Happy Birthday Mom! 9-11-09

Mom,
Thank you for being you. When I think about you I think of the example you have always been to me. You've taught me the gospel, how to be a good mother, how to listen, how to love- I look at all of us and the women in my life I want to be the most like are you and my sisters. You are such a good mom and I am so grateful for that. You listen to me cry, and what touches my heart the most is that you cry with me.Thank you for always being there. I Love you so much and hope you have a good birthday. You deserve it.
Love,
Lindsey

Things I will remember most from the trip-

We had Derec's garmin gps. Mom was in the front seat and all the sudden she(holding the gps) puts it up to her ear and said, "What? say that again"... As if the gps voice could hear her. Katie and I laughed so hard we almost peed our pants.
Then there was this-
Katie- I don't want to listen to this lady.
Me- Why?
Katie- After seeing Eagle Eye, I'm just waiting for her to say "DUCK" or " Do you know where your children are?"
We laughed so hard at this stupid gps lady. Sarah went all but crazy not having a real map. I will remember our CRAPPY pedicures, driving, parking the monster truck at a 20 minute meter, running to the beach only to touch the water, run back and see the meter cop almost to our truck, driving, shopping, laughing, driving, yelling turn left, Alisa yelling turn right, Luanne never losing her cool with all the backseat drivers, movies which was a sore subject, the temple, church-, but most of all LOVE! Thanks again ladies!

Girls Trip!

We planned a trip to California for my Mom's birthday. Her birthday is 9-11 and at one point we had a trip planned to New York and then..... two airplanes crashed into the world trade center and none of us were comfortable getting on the plane 2 days later. So many years later we played it safe and DROVE to Cali. It was tons of fun driving in Derec's HUGE truck, laughing, talking, bouncing around on those insane California freeways. But most of all it was amazing to be with the most important women of my life.. I love you more than words can express.