Here's to Lynn!

I contemplated different posts for today....I was inspired by the looks and flavors of my breakfast...I didn't want to write about the Dark Knight because honestly, I don't know much at all about Batman. All I know is that the Knight's Tale was a great film and Heath Ledger's death was a huge moment for my generation...I am seeing the Dark Knight Rises tonight with my lovely parents and friend. I can't wait to have some fine dining, too! My parents somehow scored free preview tickets at the luxurious theater in Carmel Valley! Woooohooo. With the way the past month has been, I know I am tired physically and emotionally, but I am keeping busy and my bigger perspective on life keeps me shinin' and positive. You never know though....I have drifted off during an Imax movies and I would have rather fallen asleep after 15 minutes of Magic Mike...topic for another day!

Today I am doing a tribute. This tribute is to my wonderful mother, Lynn Larkin Flanagan.

My daily calendar was a reminder of my mom as Tuesday's said :

"Family is the most important thing in the world"

Wed:

Said something about turning into your mother

Today:

I had the most satisfatory of childhoods because my mother...turned out to be exactly my age.

If any of you know my mom, you know all of these things ring true, especially today's! She is child-like in spirit and relentless in determination and her beliefs. Although our personalities are very different, I have learned so many important lessons and values from my mom even if I tried things my own way first. I am so lucky to have her in my life!!!

She's like no one you will ever meet! That blonde mother driving the mini van and asking for a bun and cheese at McDonald's actually is billingual so if someone is having trouble communicating, not to worry, Lynn will take care of that. But seriously, she is one of the smartest, caring, charismatic, fun, hard working, goofy, faith-filled, disciplined women I've come across.

I can't wait to prance around CA Adventures for her birthday in August! She has her hopes on seeing the Mermaid exhibit and I'm giddy for Cars and is there anything related to 'Tangled"?!

 Here's to Lynn, my loving and supportive mother who reminds us we are never too old to do anything! If you know her, you know why I put this pic below of a little girl and an elephant.

Here's to you, mom!