love

i am thankful for april and her generous nature. tonight after pizza, wine and birthday mousse i got to see april's teenage son give her a hug goodnight. "night ma. i love you." "i love you, too." such a sweet sweet moment. i admire her parenting and friendship.

birthday

this year... my best gift was telling important people in my life, "i love you!" i am grateful for leslie, beth and all those that wished me a happy happy birthday. woo hoo!!! 37 is awesome!

taxes

i am thankful for taxes. it was a GREAT year!

party

thank you for all my portland peeps that came out to see me, while i was in town. i had a great time and am so thankful for all of you!!! (and spicey tots with bbq sauce)

out

got to have some really great mexican food here in portland. YUM! later that night met up with the girls and i am so thankful to have been sitting in that chair... when the music was playing... they were singing and dancing... and i got to be there.

lauro

had dinner with april, susanna and kyle at 'lauro'. wow! i forget how rich and fantastic food is. it was wonderful to indulge. i am so thankful for april; let me stay at her house, be in her space and just being able to spend time with her again. i love it!!

wednesday shop/hang

i ran some errands and got to go 'shopping' with april. it was such a nice afternoon... just hanging out. we met up with erin at 'dingo's' for enchaladas and margaritas. YUM! i am thankful to have great friends to hang out with, where ever i go. lucky girl!