50 Things about MOM!

In honor of Mom's 50th birthday yesterday, I figured I would give a post specifically designated to show her age...I mean, how much we all love her. ;-) Love you Mom!


50 Things said, done, or about Mom

1. "That's like 6 bucks worth of free!"

2. Skip-bo Champ (always!)

3. She and I wear the same clothes...and same size. (which pretty much means she's awesome)

4. She hasn't aged a day, has she?

5. The night I graduated high school, "Christen, I love you, so I'm letting you go so you can spread your wings and fly."

6. R is for Radiant - you're always bright and inviting

7. O is for Obvious - I can always tell how you're feeling because you can't ever hide it

8. B is for Bold - although Mom may not be bold with everyone, she is with me.

9. I is for Intentional - I never questioned my Mom's love for me because she was always intentional about making sure I knew it.

10. N is for nosy - but only when it comes to the happenings in my life. And I don't mind ;-)

(If you couldn't tell...I just spelled ROBIN ;-) )

11. E is for Entertaining - especially in Guitar Hero

12. L is for Lethal - 3 words - "The Mom Look" (its ok - you've passed it down to me.

13. A is for Absent - Not your fault, I moved. Which translates into...I miss you!

14. I is for Integrating - You could always integrate the "the talk" into any conversation when I was 12-14. I think you enjoyed it because you knew how much I hated it. haha

15. N is for Noob aka Newbie - to all the games we're going to teach you in Michigan!

16. E is for Elect - people elect you to things because they know your character

(I have just spelled "Elaine" for Robin Elaine)

17. A is for Awesome - Duh!

18. B is for your Boisterous laugh during Wipe Out

19. S is for shy - until you get to know her...then WATCH OUT! haha just kidding!

20. H is for HOT! I have one HOTT Momma!

21. I is for In-Step - which is where she is with God.

22. R is for Rescuer - she has rescued me from so much. Even the things I didn't do because of her....

23. E is for Example - Mom lives her life in such a way that I know if I follow her footsteps, I'll be ok.

(ABSHIRE)

24. S is for Silly - I think Mom is silliest when she tries to embarrass Hannah. I love it. haha

25. A is for Affirm. Affirm: –verb (used with object) 1. to state or assert positively - I always feel affirmed by Mom.

26. N is for Narly (sp?) I pretty much have the coolest Mom so why not use another word for cool?

27. D is for doctor. Dad sure can't handle blood, so Mom became the one who bandaged :)

28. E is for Excellent cook - I always like what she makes, plus she always remembers the timer... ;-)

29. R is for Ridiculously Good-Looking!

30. S is for the Sacrifices that Mom has done for all of us so many times.

(SANDERS)

31. If you've never seen this woman back up a HUGE school bus down our long drive way and maneuver it in one swift motion into its parking spot...you've missed out. It's incredible!

32. Speaking of Buses...this woman is no pushover or softy - ride her bus sometime.

33. Mexican Train Competitor - she fights to the end!

34. Sassy. Don't believe me? Suit yourself. It's true.

35. Giver. Need I say more?

36. Jugs: joke with Hannah and Mom

37. Brownie Batter...i will always think of you Mom

38. You're such a magnet for baseballs to the head...even though you deny it...

39. I love how when I was really young, you, Dad, and your friends would go out and TP people's houses.

40. "Flock around, Robin's 40" Ya...that was a long time ago. ;-)

41. My Best Friend

42. My Biggest Fan (Imagine me singing the Backstreet Boys song to you)

43. My girly-girl turned (kinda) tomboy. Love it.

44. My favorite person to watch movies with

45. My favorite person to cuddle with...is that wrong?

46. My example of patience

47. The woman who makes wearing football jerseys look good!

48. The woman who possesses the laugh I love to hear in the next room.

49. My faithful reader of this blog.

50. Happy Birthday Mom! Even though you said you don't deserve things, you really do. You're one of the most amazing people I've ever met in my life. So humble, giving, caring, and loving. You're amazing!!!