For Jill, on her 35th birthday

35 Things I LOVE about Jill

1. she listens intently when I need to vent or ramble
2. she takes fabulous photos of my family and captures our personalities
3. she laughs easily
4. she walks me to my car when I leave book club
5. she does not let me leave her house empty handed, from treats to books to chicken for my dinner- I always leave with something
6. she remembers all the things going on in my life and asks about them
7. she turns the music up really loud when she cleans
8. she converted me to blogging
9. she has shelves full of books
   
10. she is DANG funny
11. she is always willing to help, even if that means cleaning my toilets
12. she sends the best mail
13. she owns a Barry Manilow CD
14. she is terrified of spiders
15. she is happy to drive
16. she is a "witness to my life" (isn't that a wonderful thing!) having been to the birth of my last baby, the baptisms of my oldest girls and documented the growth of each of my children
17. she always offers me a refreshing drink and a chair to sit in
18. she is compassionate- wishing she could help each of us, even if she doesn't know you
19. she is quick to give thanks
20. she loves to eat as much as me
21. she gives everything a personal touch
22. she brought me red, white, and blue paper plates with stars just because she knew I'd love them
23. she never makes me feel stupid, even though I say a lot of stupid, whiny things
24. she gives insightful and helpful advice
25. she wears a headset so she can work while talking on the phone
26. she notices anything new or moved around in my craft room
27. she hates scary movies
28. she can name all seven of my siblings
29. she makes the yummiest goopy chex mix stuff
30. she loves to plant flowers in her garden
    
31. she hates to be too hot
32. she carries baby wipes even though her "baby" is 5
    
33. she is creative
    
34. she likes chocolate AND caramel
    
35. she is the most generous person I know, a true friend and a cherished blessing in my life!

Happy Birthday Jill!