“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”
– Anais Nin
Mary and I met James and Julie almost 7 years ago when we moved from Tulsa to Kansas City. Introduced by mutual relations Julie was generous enough to watch Tori after school until I could get off work. My earliest memories of what would become a wonderful friendship are of me going to pick up Tori and reducing baby Lydia to tears just by looking at her (yes, friends, my countenance is that hideous!) This of course just made me want to hold Lydia even more so I inevitably went out of my way to make her cry every day. I’m sure Julie wondered what act of wrong she had committed earlier in life to warrant such annoyance!
From the very beginning we knew we would be good friends with this clan. They are a very sweet bunch, starting first and foremost with Julie. Her warm smile and infectious laugh pull you in and make you feel right at home. After moving away from 11 years in Tulsa it was a true blessing to find such wonderful friends.
Not only does Julie have the strength to handle 4 girls under the age of 8, she also manages to keep up with her own blog, scrapbook, take wonderful photographs (which you will no doubt be seeing very, very soon), make amazing food (her apple crisp is to die for), and keep James in line…no small task indeed! 😉 What Julie is famous for, however, is the ability to get any stain out of any item of clothing. We have called upon this great talent more than once. She is a marvel. She also is the most keen garage saler in the Midwest. She can find the most amazing stuff at yard sales. And she frequently comes home with great items that she manages to get for free! I think a book with photographic reference should be in her future!
Happy Birthday, Julie! I hope you have a wonderful night of celebration followed by a wonderful weekend of more celebration. Your friendship is a cherished gift.
I will leave you this gift: Ambrose Bierce is a famous American satirist and short story writer. Bierce is most famous for his short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge but he also wrote a very funny, sarcastic book called The Devil’s Dictionary filled with 996 quotes/definitions. Julie, since you also have a talent for finding marvelous quotes I thought it would be fun to end this with a few silly ones from Mr. Bierce since he shares your birthday.
“Beauty: the power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband.”
“Sweater : garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.”
“There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don’t know”
“Life: A spiritual pickle preserving the body from decay”
“Forgetfulness : A gift of God bestowed upon doctors in compensation for their destitution of conscience”
” Future: That period of time in which our affairs prosper, our friends are true and our happiness is assured.”
“Here’s to woman! Would that we could fall into her arms without falling into her hands”
Happy Birthday!!!
Thank you very much, Carl! How sweet to read words written about me! I greatly, appreciate the friendships our families share. Thanks for your kind words.
Yes, I guess you know about my camera! I feel very spoiled and humbled to receive such a nice gift! It made me cry. Can’t wait to play with it today. First I think I’m going to take a bath and give myself a facial. Hopefully I can pull that off without having to share my bath with Anjelia!
I LOVE the quotes!
I can hardly wait until Sunday!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for voluteering to babysit. I am so excited to get out alone with James!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to the love of my life!
Happy Birthday, Julie!
Hope you have a great one!
Yes, I knew about the camera and have been very excited for you. I have a link to send you when I get home that shows a really cool photoshop trick that was on a blog awhile back. I have it saved on my favorites.
I’m looking forward to hanging out with the fantastic four on Sunday while you guys woop it up! Its not everyday that you turn 29! 😉
Happy Birthday, Julie! You are such a wonderful friend. God has truly blessed me through our friendship. Have a lovely weekend.
happy birthday, indeed. to ambrose bierce, too. i found an early hardback of his writings at a salvation army & gave it to oldben for christmas–i don’t think it’s been opened since–maybe i’ll crack it today. hmmm, it’s me mum’s birthday, too…popular day.
Happy birthday to your dear mother, Jenn See!!!
Julie, here’s another birthday present for you….another very fun story from Adamant.
He he, I wish I were six again, too!
Happy birthday,Julie. How wonderful that you and James will get a day off Sunday. Have a great time. I don’t know you real well,but enough to see you for the sweet person you are-and those girls are dolls!!! James you are pretty neat also.(Don’t want to leave you out) I read your web site often, Julie. It never fails to bring a tear to my eye or a laugh at the girls antics. Have a great day !! Carl’s Mom–Vicki
What a lovely post!!
I agree with the Birthday Wishes extended here! You are an awesome friend and I couldn’t live without ya! 🙂
Thank you so much to all of you for the lovely birthday wishes. I am very blessed!
Vicki, it’s so cool that you read my blog. I am honored!