mom, me, and my sister-Claire at my wedding in 2009
Some of my favorite memories with mom include watching movies and helping her wrap Christmas presents. For those that don't know, my mom doesn't just wrap. Each present is a creation, complete with wired ribbon and a coordinating ornamental topper. JW used to always make fun of the pretty pine cones or sparkly greenery she put on presents, but I think he has come to appreciate her Christmas masterpieces. Evenings leading up to Christmas were always spent with me and her on the floor together talking and wrapping. I miss that being in Waco now, but look back on those memories and smile. Maybe we'll have wrapping parties together again soon.
Another memory I have is a week before Christmas in 2002 when she was pregnant with my youngest brother, Hunter. She had spent the day shopping with dad and was having some minor contractions. She thought she had just pushed herself too hard that day, and decided to take it easy the rest of the night. I was sitting in her bed with her and started to write down how often she was having contractions. They were getting pretty close together, so I went and got dad. They went to the hospital and Hunter was born that December 21st night. He was quite a bit earlier than his due date, and came right before Christmas, so we weren't ready! Mom had plans to get baby-ready after the holidays... I remember buying diapers and clothes with dad and grandma while mom was still in the hospital with Hunter. Me, Taylor, and Dad did a lot of the wrapping that year. It was definitely not up to mom's caliber, but it got done. Dad tied this bright blue curly ribbon that didn't match anything on everything he wrapped that year. It was pretty funny.
My mom is creative, passionate, detail oriented, and loving. I look up to her and value her opinion very much. I am so blessed to have her as a mother and friend and thankful to celebrate her today. Happy Birthday, Mom! You are so loved.
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