Race You To The Castle

sunrise for this birthday boy

1. Watching the sunrise and sunset on the same day. The flight was near empty, so I settled in to sleep on my three seats. I have this system: I sit in the middle seat, fasten my fully loosened seat belt, lie down/curl up sideways, and open my large orange cashmere scarf into a blanket. It is thin, warm and blocks all light. 
2. The highlight of my day was being with Markus in Disneyland on his 14th birthday. Nothing can beat that. 
3. Except maybe hearing the news of winning the state championship back home. 

"there is just one moon and one golden sun"

laughing place

Murray Hockey = State Champs(!)

Live For Now

In honor of Markus turning eleven years old today - here are 11 things I really love and admire about him. 

I love how much you love to explore this beautiful world...

I love how you're not too cool to still go sledding with me, even when your friends are around...

I love how you include your friends' little brothers when you're playing with them...

I love how you dive head first into everything you do...

I love your smile and the sweetness that goes with it...

I love how you watch out for others...

I love listening to the conversations you have with your teammates...

I love that you can take the puck coast to coast. And also that you DON'T unless your coach tells you to...

I love that you gave me a rose for Valentine's day...

I love how cute you look in hats, especially moose hats...

I love seeing your eyes light up seeing all the Legos in the toy store...

Markus - 

I love you! Thanks for being my son for eleven awesome years. I hope this one is your best year yet. 

Mom