XXXVI

Thirty six years ago today I was born

to parents who thought I was going to be

a boy and were pleasantly surprised when

I came out a girl.  My mom wanted to

name me Angela, but since a neighbor

girl was born the November before

and was given that name, they chose

Lindsey instead.  Which I think is

fitting since my mom's name is Lynda.

Similar, right?

I don't know if  the following is true or a story I made

up, but I like to think I was named after the

popular Bionic Woman of the 70s...

Lindsay Wagner.

Anyway, I just wanted to share how grateful I am for

my life.  From the beginning up until now,

thirty-six years later,

it has been a fabulous life.

I was blessed with wonderful parents.

My prince charming entered my life

and has made my life a good one ever since.

My kids, oh my kids.  How I love them so.

I've been blessed with fantastic in-laws

and my friends...I can't imagine my life without

all my dear friends.

My life thus far has been a wonderful journey and 

I look forward to the next 36 years!

I may not have everything I want, but I have everything I need

and that makes me happy!

Here are 36 things that make me happy!

1. my love

2. my kids

3. my families

4. my friends

5. my sound mind

6. I have feet that like to run

7. I know that I am a child of God

8. Cafe Rio

9. facebook birthday wishes

10. phone call/text b-day wishes

11. a lot of people smiled at me in Wal-mart today

12. chocolate

13. my kids are thoughtful and decorated for my b-day

while I was on my morning run

14. my friend brought me a JJ sandwich and had lunch with me

15. I have happy memories to think back on

16. Rob got me "crazy stupid love" and I get to watch it tonight with him

17. We live in a beautiful city in a simple and nice home

18. Conner loves to be tickled

19. Kennedy loves to give me hugs

20. I know that I have loved ones looking down on me

and watching out for me

21. I have what I need

22. music

23. bodycology's wild poppy lotion and body spray

24. flowers

25. books

26. book recommendations

27. I've been blessed with many good examples in my life

28. when people call me by a nickname

29. skype

30. inspiring movies

31. serving others

32. San Francisco

33. I know I am loved

34. being a wife and mother

35. the sunshine

36. the smell of wet cement

life is good!