Happy Birthday Terri/Mom/Grandma!

Mom and Baby Eric

Mom and Baby Ellis

Some things never change.

54 things your family likes about you on your special day.

1. You read to your grandkids (lots!)
2. You travel to visit us.
3. You make everyone feel loved.
4. You are generous.
5. You are thoughtful.
6. You never forget to send care packages (even on your 3rd son on a mission and 5th child in college.)
7. You love dollar stores more than anyone I know (did we mention how generous you are.)
8. You are a fast runner and good athlete.
9. You know the quadratic equation.
10. You are not afraid to try new things.
11. You are nurturing.
12. You love to read and really love libraries.
13. You take care of Grandpa (he tends to forget to eat when he's too busy.)
14. You like pink.
15. You are happy.
16. You are kind.
17. You like to help out the underdogs in life.
18. You like us.
19. You are adventurous trying new restaurants.
20. You love the scriptures.
21. You put nothing above family.
22. You are fun to discuss religion with.
23. You trust the prophet and apostles.
24. You care about the nutrition of your family.
25. You are generous with compliments.
26. You are fun.
27. You are cute.
28. You are genuinely appreciative.
29. You are a great family historian.
30. You demonstrate great faith.
31. You enjoy a good laugh.
32. You like lovely fragrances.
33. You like to read and stay abreast of politics, science, literature, the arts, etc.
34. You pray for your family with passionate concern.
35. You keep getting better as you get older.
36. You are able to make the underdog feel good about themselves.
37. You like to make others happy.
38. You are not set in your ways.
39. You love and enjoy wherever you are.
40. You can drive a standard transmission up and down the steep hills of San Francisco.
41. You have followed your husband all over the world.
42. You are beautiful.
43. You are a patient teacher.
44. You give great back and shoulder rubs.
45. You like to talk to your kids.
46. You cook well with the microwave.
47. You like clean teeth.
48. You return phone calls quickly.
49. You don't get mad if phone calls aren't returned quickly.
50. You are willing to eat foods we like, even if you don't like them.
51. You are willing to visit a city you hate to see me (Vegas.)
52. You pay for my health insurance and broken bones.
53. You like my pictures.
54. You accept and invite my friends over. (Sorry, we couldn't stop at 54; you're too special)
55. You are nice to whatever girl I choose to date - no matter how many tattoos or piercings or awful she is
56. You listen to stories about crazy roommates.
57. You let me flatten your hair.
58. You love your husband.
59. You like healthy food.
60. You have mad skills on a cell phone.
61. You are spiritual.
62. You follow the teachings of Jesus.
63. You serve others (especially in the Church.)
64. You are patient.
65. You like to shop at Forever 21 with me.
66. You proof read all my work and correct it.
67. You always seem to be awake so I can call you whenever I want.
68. You like to listen to all my stories.
69. You have instilled a great work ethic in me (tileboard anyone?)
70. You keep our family linked through regular emails.
71. You take pictures all the time and I love it.
72. When blockbuster went out of business you bought me all the Edward posters.
73. You stay on top of all my medical bills, insurance, etc.
74. You like going to the beach with us.
75. You like to burn my toy box during FHE
76. You like to pray.
77. You like to try new foods.
78. You like to make people smile.
79. You like to travel around the world with Dad.
80. You like to make us feel special.
81. You like to visit us on our birthdays.
82. You like the Gators.
83. You always have and continue to make birthdays special each year.

Hope this one is special for you too. We love you lots and lots! With love from your family.