HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the cool Mom's out there, but specifically to my MOM- Peggy Holznagel. I honestly could not ask for a better Mommy.

While there are way to many to remember at this moment, here are a few reasons why I love my Mom and memories that come to mind over the past 30 plus years:

* As a kid, walking or riding bikes to Short Stop (neighborhood market) for hot dogs, cokes and ice cream

* Always, and I do mean always, finding those rare, hard to find gifts when they were at the height of popularity. Cabbage Patch Kids, anyone?

* Every child in elementary school hoping to me in my class because they all knew Darien's Mom was the best "Room Mother" ever- always going above and beyond for the class parties and events

* 2, not 1, pairs of "really cool" Guess overalls thanks to Mom... regular denim and bright pink. Yep, I was fashionable in the 7th grade- Mom got me hooked

* Always, always, always being at every single dance event that ever existed in my life and trust me, there were TONS. Not that it was a chore for her going to Florida to watch us win the National Dance Team Championship, but still...

* The numerous Mother/Daughter trips over the last 15 years to Maui, Puerto Vallarta, Las Angeles, Colorado.... I am missing many- we have had some wonderful Girls Trips together and more to come!

* Twice per year, going well out of her way to find the best possible Christmas and birthday gifts a girl could ever ask for. And last week's birthday was no exception... A-list designer clothes, Tiffany & Co goods, wine stuff.... yep- she is THAT cool!

But, most of all, being there for me every day of my life, even when I moved across the country 7 years ago by phone, email, cards, visits, and more vacations. And not judging me or caring that I don't want to have children which in turn means no grandchildren for her. She does not care because she only cares about my happiness.

Supportive, loving, caring, fun, generous and so much more.

Love you Mom!