Stephanie:

A Mom.

A wife.

A daughter.

A sister.

An aunt.

A Canadian.

Quiet.

Sometimes, shy.

Dislikes crowds.

A natural blonde.

Started dating her would be husband at age 12.

Married for nearly 18 years to the man she dated since age 12.

Never met a lamp she didn't like.  (yes, a lamp, table, buffet, floor, you name it)

Loves potato soup from Wildflower

Dislikes beans.  

Loves Beaners.

Pronounces Calgary, Cal-gary.

Frequently mistaken for a child on the phone.

Can sketch anything.

Avid reader.

Loves art.

Loves pets.

Once rescued a somewhat domesticated coyote into her home.

Owned a pet rat.

Favorite chocolate from Mrs. See's? Chelsie.

A Loyal Friend and much, much more.

About a month or so ago, my Canadian friend, Stephanie said, "for my birthday, I want to go go-cart racing." 

 Okayyy.  Some people go to Napa, some people have backyard keggers to celebrate turning 40,  Steph wanted to go racing.

Saturday night her and husband, Rodney, came over to pick us up and she was dressed in her birthday shoes, Chuck Taylor's.

Shiny and new.

We met up with some other friends at the local wing place.

She greeted long time friends.

Jennifer

and Chris.

We said "cheers to Stephanie."

Then, we were off to the races.

We raced and had a GREAT time!

Here she is, Canadian Speed Racer, in all her glory!

A few of her closest friends.

Happy 40 years, Steph!

Say goodbye to your eyesight and memory and hello to many more great times!

P.S.  She loves cupcakes too!