Yesterday was Chinese New Year. Tomorrow is Lincoln's birthday.
But do you know what today is? I'll tell you. It's Auntie Ruthie's birthday!
I've known my friend Ruthie since we were in potty-training panties and since then, we've been pretty tight.
Jackie and I really wanted to go visit Auntie Ruthie for her birthday, but with him recently being sick and now in full-on teething mode, it wasn't the best time. But since we hear and sing the ABC song several times a day round here, we just couldn't help but be inspired to come up with the ABCs of Ruthie. If you know her, I think you'll agree...
A awe-inspiring artist
B busy blogger
C creatively culinary
D devoted daughter
E elegant embroiderer
F faith following
G genuinely gorgeous
H habitually heartwarming
I illuminating individual
J jovial and jaunty
K knowledgeable and kindhearted
L legendarily loyal
M mighty marvelous mama
N naturally neighborly
O an original optimist
P passionate photographer
Q quintessential friend, aQuarius
R remarkable as a redhead
S sophisticated sweetheart
T thoughtful thrifter
U unwavering & unforgettable
V vested lover of things vintage
W wonderfully witty
X eXtra eXtraordinary
Y youthfully you
Z an amaZing prize
She has taught me a little about a LOT on life, love, happiness, friendship, and being a mom. And she was the person who inspired me to start a blog.
What I'm saying is that I would never want to be...well, "ruthless."
I love you, friend! May you have a wonderful birthday and a year filled with fun and surprises! God bless you!
Clipart Sources:
http://friendfortheride.wordpress.com
http://aciertaciencia.blogspot.com
http://muppet.wikia.com
Aw, Karen! You're making me cry AGAIN!! You are such a good friend, and such a dear, dear person. I feel blessed to have you in my life :)
ReplyDeleteAw Karen, What a wonderful tribute to the both of you. How lucky our whole family is to have Ruthie's friends be a part of the family. I do miss having all of you close. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy! I miss you too! Feel like it was just yesterday we were doing scouts projects in your basement. I was just telling Ruthie about the green Care Bears lunchbox with all the crayons/markers. The funny stuff we remember...
DeleteKaren, Ruthie is lucky to have you as a dear and loving friend. So sorry you missed her birthday but so happy that you have such a ABC Friend and that you aren't ruthless. that was priceless. Jenny
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