Sunday, July 24, 2011

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom! I can't think of anyone more deserving of a wonderful day and a wonderful year. Mom is always available to help whenever anyone of her kids especially needs it, even if she has to drop everything to provide the requested aid. It seems like she's always proof reading a paper, giving a pep talk, helping someone move or get settled in somewhere or thinking of ways to strengthen our family. What would we do without her? I know we'd all be a very sorry lot indeed. Happy Birthday Mom! We love you sooo much-
1. How old are you turning this year?  About 63.  That way I get lots of compliments on how well I look:)
2. What is your favorite food? Greek yogurt - honey flavor
3. What is your most frequently purchased grocery item? The same Greek yogurt! 
4. What is your bedtime routine like: I keep thinking I need a routine.  I'm working on that.
5. What are three things you absolutely have to do every day? Yoga workout from an old and free McDonalds DVD, memorize a seminary scripture mastery, take all my vitamins
6. What do you listen to most (artist, radio station/program, podcast)?  The most? Shakespeare plays on my Iphone
7. What’s one skill you wish you had? I wish I could speak another language.  Anyone would do.
8. What skill are you most proud of?  Organizing and directing programs, events, parties, wedding receptions, anything festive.  Also drama productions.  
9. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?  Patagonia
10. What is your favorite place you’ve been? The Acropolis in Athens.  Back in 1971 you could stroll freely around the site.
11. What are three of your favorite books? Anne of Green Gables, Miss Rumphuis, the New Testament
12. If you had to buy any magazine what would it be? A home design/decorating mag
13. What is one thing that gets on your nerves? Whining and complaining
14. What is your favorite sport to watch or play? If hiking is a sport then I like to play hiking.  If not, then tennis.  I don't watch any TV sports but love watching a live hockey game/cross country meet/soccer practice that any of the kids/grandkids are in.
15. What do you love to do when you have nothing to do? Sit down and play the piano
16. What are three things you wish you had? A new pair of glasses (or just 20/20 vision), kids and grandkids who lived closer, and other than that I honestly can't think of anything
17. What is your favorite treat? Karamel Sutra from B and J and ginger chocolate from Oh Chocolate! on MI
18. What are a few things you hope to accomplish or learn this year? Travel to China with OJ, another road trip with OJ, learn conversational French, organize all the family photos - 35 years worth...I'm getting there!  And plan a Young family reunion.
19. What are your favorite things to watch (tv show/movie)? Don't watch any TV, but will make a point of seeing as many historical or period drama series or movies as possible.  
20. What are your three most visited websites (besides facebook/email). my bank websites, lds.org, schneidremarks

10 comments:

Rico said...

Happy Birthday Mom! I'm surprised your favorite food is greek yogurt honey flavor, because I have not seen it in the house before.

mrpuente said...

Happy Birthday, hope its a great day! Melissa is also crazy for the honey flavored greek yogurt from Trader Joe's. You gals must be related or something!

Grampa said...

Happy Birthday, hon. Thanks for all you do for our family in your many roles. I hope we can X country ski in Patagonia someday together.
I love you mucho!

Grampa said...

Speaking of hiking, John is on the West Coast trail this week. He wrote a note on the back of an envelope and asked me to post it on the blog:
"MOMMA
Thanks for being the greatest mom ever! I appreciate your ability to always sacrifice and your willingness to help me. I hope you have a great b'day.
Love, Beej"

C.J. Schneider said...

Happy Birthday! Hey, I kinda want to learn French too - maybe we could help each other out. Have a great day.

Snej said...

So now we know the true origins about how the "Schneiders don't whine and don't complain" slogan came about!! Although maybe some of us figured it out earlier on anyhow.
Well hope you have a great day tomorrow. Thanks for being such a great mom and for all of your generous help with the boys over the past year.

LiNds said...

Amen that you are a natural at planning all things festive. Your advice has really helped in the making of 'Anansi and the Moss Covered Stone' that I am helping put on right now at the Korean Summer School. Thanks for putting your full weight into continuing to 'bring us up!' You help in more ways than you know and I love you to pieces! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!

woozie said...

Happy Birthday Mom!!! You're the best. I think it's great that you have so many awesome plans this year, like going to China and doing another roadtrip with Dad. I also think it's awesome that you even liked watching super boring cross country meets and races because it was always a great support to have you there! Love you tons and have a marvelous day!

Coleen said...

THANKS for all the birthday wishes!
Yes, Greek yogurt is a newfound favorite, and I guess you probably won't ever see it in the frig anyways because its doesn't stay around for very long :)
And one other thing, X country meets were anything but boring....
Love all you guys!!

Spence said...

Be sure to enjoy another year of fun and exciting travels, happy birthday!