from Kitty

Dear Madre,

Happy 70^th birthday! Hope you enjoy your birthday blog along with your morning cup of coffee.

Here are some fun memories I thought of to share!

· When we were all little, you used to make this powdered tea that I thought was AMAZING. Looking back, I think it was crystal light or nestea, but it was the best thing ever as a kid.

· Sticking with the theme of drinks, you used to always have hot apple cider waiting for us after a long day of skiing in Tahoe.

· Driving across country, and going through the Cumberland Gap was quite an adventure. Did you ever tell dad how far out of our way we drove just to get to the town of Evarts, Kentucky?

· You used to put a smiley face on my lunch bag, every day, in elementary school.

· And thanks for always indulging my artsy side and signing me up for art classes throughout childhood.

Happy Birthday!

Kitty