It is a very special and talented lady’s birthday today! (The one who had me blubbering before my morning coffee a few days ago!)

Rachel, I feel very lucky to have found you as a designer, but extremely blessed to call you my friend! I hope that throughout the month of November, your Birthday Month, you find joy, surprises, laughter and love. All of which you deserve in abundance. All of which you have shown me since the day we met.

I am the one who could never repay you, for showing me how to use Expression Engine, how to upload photos to my blog, and of course all the beautiful designs you have surprised me with over the last year and a half.

To discover a close friend through that time was the most wonderful and treasured surprises of all! A friend who makes me laugh, regardless of what else may be going on in life. That is a priceless gift; one I could never repay you for. It is no secret how much I value laughter in life; you have shown both Kevin and myself many wonderful laughs, just by being yourself, and saying what’s on your mind. Another Rachel attribute that I admire, and has me wishing I could have more of.

So today, and throughout the month of November, I celebrate your birth, and my good fortune in finding your friendship through blogging.

Happy Birthday Girlfriend! And here’s to many more years of friendship and laughter! (You turn any tears into laughter.)

A toast to Rachel!

Love You,

3T