Breakfast with Lori

This picture was sent to me this morning by my friend Lori up near Austin. It's what her kids had for breakfast.

Every little kid should have a mom like Lori. She's totally devoted to them and puts lots of energy, fun, and love into everyday for her family. I've never seen anyone like her.

She's one of my all time favorite people. She's young enough to be my daughter. From the first day we met, we've been able to sit and talk forever about our favorite subjects: paper, ribbon, hole-punchers, good and easy recipes, and giving parties. We are such kindred spirits, we must of have been great friends in another life.

For the past three years, she's been able to arrange leaving her sweet family, hubs and daughter and son, and come down to attend "Move Over, Martha!" and stays at my house through Sunday morning. It's such a sweet time for me and we talk nonstop about things that bore the paint off the wall for everyone else.

And her husband Richard is the best. He stays home and takes care of the kids while she's away and once even took them camping. How many men would do that alone? Richard's love of camping brings him to the beach with the guys sometimes and in his attempt to teach Lori to appreciate the finer aspects of camping, he brought her to the beach last summer. But, now here's where husbands everywhere can learn a trick, he brought her back to the Omni Hotel downtown to sleep every night. Thus, she now loves "camping"! What a guy...

And their kids are adorable...Blaire is in first grade and would really prefer staying home to going to school because there are much better art supplies at home. And Case hasn't started school yet, so he gets a full day of fun with mom.

Thanks for the picture, Lori. Every little kid should be so lucky to spend a snow day with you!