Well everyone, I just have to take a minute to wish the most beautiful, and wonderful lady I know a happy birthday!!=)

This woman has raised three children, (four including the big child she married *cough cough*) has her own Ebay business, helps lead the youth groups, has an amazing singing voice, and has a successful blog and website.

One of the children she raised has made it past teenage years and is now into adulthood, one of the children (me) is still in the terrible teen years, and one is about to be in the teen years. But she's brought us all to the places we are without even breaking a sweat.

She is a compassionate woman...one of the most compassionate I've seen. She's a good listener and gives wise advice. A friend told me the other day, "Your mom is amazing! She listens to all my griping and complaining and doesn't judge me."

I can honestly say that I have a wonderful relationship with my mom. She makes it easy for me to talk to her. When I come to her with a problem, I know she's not gonna scold me or get upset. She just listens and tries to help me.

My parents have one of the best marriages I've ever seen. They know how to communicate, and the only time I've ever heard them raise their voices is if my dad is being his silly self. He "yells" at us, but it's all in fun. Again, I can honestly say I've only seen him angry like one time. If any of you know my dad you know what I'm talking about=) But with mom and dad, they have a wonderful marriage! My mother is a wonderful example of a submissive wife, but she's also the wife that can give good advice and help her husband make decisions. I love both of my parents;-)

So anyways, today is my beautiful and amazing Mama's birthday! You all should stop over to her blog, www.achocolatebouquet.blogspot.com, and show her some love on her birthday!=)