a few memories and wishes....

Dear Kate-

So as an addition to my last horrid rhyming post for your burthdqay, I thought I'd send a few more wishes and memories your way. First off, I miss you terribly, Sundays in Admin aren't the same without you. I'm sitting here doing the first one of the season, and there's nothing more I'd love to have than my dear, darling friend Kate here with me. But, I know that you are over there, in Bangla, doing your thing and bringing joy to the lives of others right now.

So a list of memeories...and a few photos to go along (wooHOO!)

You and me...and superheroes...this is hands down one of my fav pictures and memories. We used the "bunting" that Chip had laying around to create probably THE BEST 4th of July coustumes E-V-ERRRR. I think I have about three copies of this picture and I hang it up no matter where I'm living, LOVE IT!!

Matching sweatshirts at the best (and only) party I was to at North Pond. AMAZING night...AMAZING people...AMAZING PICTURES!!! That night was epic in my book, and the memories resonate with me still. I was so thankful for probably the bst group of peopleEVER to be out with that night. Y-O-U included!!!

Ooooh....before I forget...that night...the NP night...the dinner out on the lake/boat with the slow dance (that you and Chels had to sadly sit out on cause Brian and Collin were being weenies) and then......

...watching the sunset over the mountain for one last night all together (thank you Mr. Pacala for making all this happen!) and listening to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and tearing up, because as we all now know, there ain't no maountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby, if you need me call me, no matter where you are, NO MATTER HOW FAR...

Then we had a chance to spend New Years together...my, oh my what fun (it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!..haha) Snow football, the NYE Brunch, MORE snow football, the random party at Bill Coopers's house, coming back to snuggle up and watch dirty dancing...such a great time!! Can't forget the spur of the moment gift exchange (who knew you could get such quality stuff at Wal-Mart for such little money!!!).....

and then...we found our own calling of BASKET MAKING!!! I'm sure the Ellings still will remember the basket that we made them...and I know, for a fact, that the picture that we gave them is still displayed in their dining room (Chels and I were just there the other night).


So in honor of your special day, I will make it a point to go down to our dear old friend George (the lake that is) and send out a birthday wish to you. I wish you the happiest of days, and the knowing that even though you are far far away, that you are in our hearts and thoughts more than you know. You are an amazing person Miss Kate and I feel truly blessed to be able to call you my friend.

Sending my love...and a GREAT BIG HUG....Arion =)