Sunday, September 18, 2011

36

Someone is 36 today.

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She has always loved the water. I used to worry about her and water, especially when she was little.  She wore a life jacket as part of her summer uniform when she was a little girl.  One time I let her and her sister near a pool in Havre Montana without life jackets on.   It was hot, they went swimming, the pool was fairly deep..there they were in the center of the pool..one would bob up and the other would bob down. Eventually they would have drown each other..but their Mother showed much bravery and jumped in fully clothed and saved them from each other.

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I taught her to float..and to dog paddle.  I spent hours at the kiddie pool.  She took every swimming class she could take.  She became a Life Guard and then a Swimming Instructor.  She always had some part time Guard or Instructors job during High School and College.

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She loves “her” time on the water.  It helps to renew her watery spirit.   Happy Birthday Jen:)

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14 comments:

Jennifer said...

For me there has always been water...thanks for the birthday post. Love you

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday wishes Jen! Enjoy your special day.

Karen said...

Lovely summery pictures.
Happy Birthday Jen:)

CiCi said...

Happy Birthday to Jen. Hope your special day is wonderful.

That Janie Girl said...

Happy birthday, Jen!

DJan said...

Boy does that ever sound YOUNG to me these days! Happy birthday, Jen!!

West Side of Straight said...

Happy Birthday Jen! Have a great day!

Just Stuff From a Boomer said...

Happy Birthday Jen. She certainly looks comfortable on the water. Isn't it a blessing when our daughters become our friends too.

Gail said...

Happy Birthday, Jen, you come from good stock!

Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma said...

Being a good swimmer and loving the water is a great gift. Happy birthday, Jen!

Terra said...

Happy birthday Jen, it sounds like you are a true water sprite.

L. D. said...

My oldest turns 36 in December. He hated turning 30 so I bet he will hate being 40. Happy Birthday Jen.

Red said...

A kids birthday is always special no matter how old they are. I was lucky enough to celebrate my 68th with my Dad .

Lynda said...

That is interesting to know about her love for water! I like that. I wished her a Happy Birthday on her blog. You are a proud mom and have reason to be. She seems like a great daughter.