Fun memories!

Recently I've reconnected with a friend that I've know for a LONG time! We've lost touch for quite a few years (ok maybe 20 years) but just found each other again on Facebook. We can vividly remember so many fun details of growing up in the same neighborhood just one street away from each other.

This is our kindergarten class - note ONLY 12 kids in the class. Mrs. Sheetz was our teacher one of my all time favorite teachers.

So ... look for me (hint: same red, curly hair, likes center of attention) that's ME! My long lost buddy is Robin to the left of me in the fashionable smiley face shirt. Our class had just gone to the farm that day for a field trip, so we all have on jeans & boots (except for the fashion plates with the plaid & flowered pants ... show offs!)

Wyomissing Hills Elementary School - spring 1972

Thanks mom for scanning and emailing this today ... SO many people have enjoyed it!!

take a picture a day ...

one I can finally share ...

I did this page for Lori for her birthday (jan. 18) and couldn't post it until after I gave it to her ... well then I FORGOT to post it. It really is one of my favorite pages. These pictures were taken by Merede (thankfully!!) at the championship game of Northwest Regionals in San Bernardino.

So .... WHY would Lori be there??? Umm .... because she is just about one of the best friends a girl can have, that's why!! She (with Mary, Tessa & Kevin) drove all night to make it to the game. Lori was IN the stadium calling my cell phone (while I was driving to the stadium) telling me to smile pretty for ESPN and to wish Matthew good luck. I completely thought she was at home in Oregon.

As I walked to the designated "Oregon families" area ... There she was! Just remembering that moment bring tears (happy tears) to my eyes. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful person like her in my life.