Happy 35th Birthday Ami

I have a few kind friends who think I have a talent for gift giving. I try to graciously say thanks, but don't always feel like I suceed in giving the "perfect gift." SO, what do you give your best friend of more than 20 years? Through the years, we've done homemade mix CD's(and even, GASP, cassette tapes), various other music CD's, movies, spa gifts, chocolate, gift certificates, various other gifts and wall plaques (my favorite being a saying about good friends bailing you out of jail, but best friends are right beside you saying, "Damn, that was fun!") This is the friend who introduced me to the gospel and the LDS church, thus changing my life perspective and course forever for the good. Without Ami, I'm not sure I would have gone to college. I wouldn't have met my husband and had my wonderful children. I wouldn't have had so many wonderful opportunities to love and serve Heavenly Father's children. I may not have learned how to forgive others or myself. I wouldn't have some wonderful recipes like shrimp dip and that naughty Snicker's salad. I wouldn't have had a second family to help raise me. And so many other things. So, I post these pictures, most of which are older, not to embarass, but to introduce all my newer friends to Ami. I still can't think of a tangible gift to give and I am not great with words either. I'm out of time because her birthday is today. And all I can say is that I am truly blessed for knowing her. Happy Birthday, Ami!