Thursday, October 1, 2009

Happiness, in pictures

the gift of a new bike, to replace one stolen from you, and getting to still feel wind on your face and the giddy freedom of not having to use public transit

having a pet who loves you and makes you smile, and throwing her a birthday party, and having people actually come and only smile a little bit at the fact that it is, in fact, a birthday party for a rat

having a family no matter where you are, and no matter how small it may be

chocolate rum cake with raisins and fresh plums, covered in home-made whipped cream icing and rainbow colored sprinkles

(and, not pictured...)
cooking for others who are good food audiences, whose mouths drop open at the sight of your creations, and who eat hungrily, silently, and smiling

3 comments:

Dad said...

Nice bike, rat, cake, and life. Keep enjoying all of them!

Miss and love you, Dad xoxox

Anonymous said...

Lauren Wish you were closer as I would love to come to your house to eat all your wonderful creations. As I am getting older I hate to cook. Tell rat HB from me. Your new bike looks nice Glad you have it and don"t have to take public transportation. Love and miss you Grandma XO

Your Mom said...

You look great. Your hair is perfect. Give Bensalita a hug and happy birthday wish from me. Should get the package out tomorrow. Been busy with sick dogs. Sorry. Love and miss you, MOM o0xo0xo0