Thank You for Being a Friend

Happy, happy birthday to my former roomie! I'm really sad we can't celebrate on the lanai. She's moved off to a new city - but wisely, stayed within the southeast. Smart girl. I've already booked my trip to visit and do some summer shopping. She is a great combo of levelheaded and responsible, but is also so much fun. Getting emails from her always make my day better, because they are hilarious. She has a great way of giving it to you straight while keeping a great sense of humor. I can remember several times emailing her for advice, near in tears upset about someone something, and her response always answered my question while making me laugh. She is a wonderful host - I think our Iron Bowl 2009 party is one for the books. Maybe we should have repeated it for better luck in 2010. I know whenever she throws a party, the food and drinks will be ah-mazing. I've blown my diet many times on her cooking and it was always worth it. She's an awesome aunt to her niece and nephews. They are so lucky to have fun Aunt L! She plans everything from campouts to outings to the zoo. She makes friends wherever she goes, so I know her new home will be just that - a home - very soon. But, she will be missed in Birmingham. Who is going to take the our family glamour shots now?!

She is such a gifted photographer and I can't wait to see where her skills take her. Hopefully taking pictures of her beach house in the not too distant future.

I remember at our rehearsal dinner, her speaking about how happy she is when good things happen to good people. I feel the same way about this move - such a good thing for someone who so deserves it.

I'm so excited for you as you start a new chapter in your life and hope this birthday was one you'll always remember!