63rd Birthday

 

Brunch at Sunshine Cafe with Diane, Kim and Kimi... I wore my birthday crown!

Linner at House of Corn with Wayne and Tru

63 things I have loved about today:

1. Woke up early
2. Back scratch from Wayne
3. Gorgeous day
4. Overcast walk
5. Saw my ducks and squirrels
6. Walked with my Wayne
7. Listened to scriptures
8. Bob and Star walking over to my house
9. Detailed card all handmade by Bob
10. Bob and Star sang Happy Birthday to me 
11. Rhubarb pie is cooking - love the smell
12. Hung out in my birthday suit 
13. Warm shower 
14. Sitting In The sun 
15. Wore A birthday crown
16. Brunch at Sunshine Cafe
17. Hugged Diane, Kimi and Kim
18. Laughed a lot
19. Granola pancake 
20. Fresca from Maverick
21. Lots of birthday wishes from strangers - becaue of my birthday crown.
22. Visited my sister Angela
23. Helped her with light housecleaning
24. TJMaxx shopping
25. New birthday outfit
26. More strangers wishing me Happy Birthday
27. Took bread to my primary counselors to say thx and goodbye- I cried
28. Carpool lane for the win 
29. Ate rhubarb pie and ice cream
30. Nap
31. Gary text: Your birthday is such a part of our summers at Bear Lake that it seems really strange to not be celebrating with you. Thank you for your friendship beyond family. I really cherish the times we spend doing your hair and solving the world’s problems. I am so glad that all if it isn’t our sole responsibility. I love how you love your kids and make room for everyone. It is hard, but really becomes easier with practice. Thank you for including my kids too, mothering, mentoring and beating on them a little when needed. They always look to you for that. Have a wonderful overactive Melinda-style day. I love and celebrate you! Happy Birthday!!
32. So many sweet birthday texts 
33. Si text: Happy happy birthday dear friend. Things I can always count on with MELINDA: 🌈 tye dye. Large drink. Big laugh. Sleeps anywhere. Listens listens listens without judgement. Beautiful singing. Every day is a good hair day. Practices what she preaches. Loves to learn. Loves Wayne and the Lord. ❤️ 🎉🎁 🎂 🍰 
34. Driving to SLC with my Wayne
35. Picking up Tru spur of the moment for dinner
36. House of Corn Mexican food
37. Street tacos
38. Ground corn Chips and Salsa. Made in-house 
39. Met the owner, Armando Guerrero
40. He sang  Feliz Cumpleanos to me 
41. I got to wear a sombrero
42. Tres leches cake
43. Tru gave me a mannequin 
44. The heat!   Summer is my favorite
45. Hanging out with Tim and Linda
46. Gospel choir singing National Anthem
47. Aretha Franklin concert
48. More strangers at the concert wishing me a happy birthday
49. Chair dancing
50. Singing "Stand by Me" at top of lungs
51. AirPods in ears so concert not so loud 
52. Feet on the grass
53. Backpack chairs
54. Soprano back up singer 
55. Gorgeous summer night
56. A band with brass instruments 
57. Live Music 
58. Dancing with abandon 
59. Sunset
60. Singing "You make me feel like a Natural Woman "
61. Holding Wayne's hand
62. Big O
63. My bed 

Aretha Concert at Layton Amphitheatre with Linda

Tru gave me a mannequin.... he gets me.