another july birthday

This time it's Marmee's birthday. She's not out of country--just out of state at the moment. My mama is simply the best ever. She cooks the yummiest food. She lets me run with her. She taught me how to swim and swim well. She coaches so many kids and makes such a difference in their lives. She is kind. She is funny and fun. Here are some pictures of here, along with some commentary from me, of course:

Ma contemplates. She also puts up with all our reading habits. She's even picked up the reading bug herself.

Oh, here she is being contemplative again. Actually, I think she's being patient here. We'd just witnessed Sainte Chapelle and Dad was figuring out where to next.

Mom is the most perfect BYU model ever. She also sure knows how to use a fork and knife, continental style.

Ma makes friends so easily. She has a gift of instant connection. (BYU modeling again.)

Mother is gorgeous.

Ma smiles. She puts up with a whole lot of ugly singing and strange jokes. She's a good sport. And, no, this is not the last picture in which she advertises for Brigham's school. But that's what she gets for being a coach and owning so much sporty attire.

Mom knows how to say Champs de elysees.

Marmee makes Christmas lovely. She's such a beautiful Christmas morning angel.

Like I mentioned before, Ma knows how to cook.

Marmee has great communication skills. Here she interacts with the smallest cub.

Happiest of birthdays Marmee!
Thanks for being so wonderfully you.