HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY, KAREN.

We all love you. It's hard to believe you have such a looooong life behind you...haha. It's been a bumpy ride but you're doing good. I have no worries about you, personally. But I wish you were rich........

KAREN has always been an avid reader.

..................................WITH NEWBORN JADEN.

This is little Karen with her Grandpa. He took good care of her when she was small. Later she took good care of him. Karen became a Certified Nurse for awhile and helped her grandparents through the rough times in their final days.

KAREN AND JOANNA...left

KAREN AND BRANDY

When she was growing up, Karen loved to argue. More than that, she loved to win. She has since mellowed out a bit. Now she is a true friend and confidante, someone who is very good to talk to when you need her. She is probably the best listener ever. She is protective and generous. She will always be there if you need her.....that's the definition of an angel. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN

This seems like a good time to give credit to Karen for my post titles. When Karen was around twelve years old, I was working at night. She liked to leave me notes to come home to and they were addressed, Dear Mudder. Then she would sign them, Love Dudder. From there we have always been Mudder and Dudder for each other. It was an easy jump to becoming mudderbear for the blog spots. At this time in her life, Karen would get up early on Saturday mornings and make scrambled eggs and serve me and her dad breakfast in bed. How cool is that!!!!!