December 3, 197#, I made my big debut into this amazing world. (You didn’t really think I was going to put my actual age out here, did you?) I can’t claim to have been born laughing, but I can assure you it was on my “To Do List”. Mom, feel free to put the actual age I began, cause I know you have it written down somewhere!

I love to laugh and if you have ever personally met me, you already know that.  The only thing I love more than laughter, are those who induce it. Laughter is absolutely one of the best gifts God ever gave us.  So to celebrate my birthday, I am going to share a list of some of the people who have consistently given me the gift of laughter this past year.  Thank you all for making this last year lighter and brighter for me!

#11 Brian Nicklaus, aka The Blog Prophet  How could I have left out Brian in my original post? Well, honestly I was afraid of freaking him out since I have only met him once in person. Come to find out you can’t freak out the Blog Prophet! So here, at number eleven, the man who makes me laugh repeatedly…BRIAN NICKLAUS!

#10- Steve Tucker  People have you heard this man laugh? He has the most contagious laugh in the history of mankind. Such a blessing. 

#9 Trey Morgan Go read about him trying to snuggle up to his wife at funeral and tell me that isn’t hilarious! Or how about the time he got a full body shot of Grandma at the hospital? Top that! I dare you.

#8 Patrick Mead  I have gotten to personally talk with this man twice.  Once in the dark, by candle light ( I can explain…) and once as a guest on A Better View. Both times I have been so tickled I was sore the next day. (I can explain about that too.)

#7 Paula Harrington I cannot tell you how funny she is people. If you have never heard her story of how she got mixed up and used the word “Necrophilia” instead of  “Nepotism” while trying to bond with a new friend, you are missing out. (I know you are thrilled I mentioned this Paula)

#6  Sarah Stirman You can try, but you won’t be able to outwit her. In fact, just ask her about Walmart selling caskets online, for a sample of her dry humor. Or maybe you have an old bathtub lying around and a serious need for landscaping. Talk to Sarah. (Your welcome Sarah!) 

#5 Dusty Rush  It doesn’t matter what the conversation starts out like, I am going to end up laughing with this man. He is endlessly funny. If you don’t know him, go befriend him. Your life will be better for it!

#4 Zane, Zeke and Zack Sanders! You three won’t  read it now, but someday you might stumble upon this post. Granted it will be in a strange and archaic form of communication, like cave drawings, by the time you are old enough to appreciate it. I want you guys to know that you all have made me laugh everyday on purpose and accidentally and in your underwear mostly.  It has been blissful. Thank you.

# 3 Angie Burns I cannot imagine a world without her now that I have gotten a taste of life through Angie’s eyes. She is  the funniest/ most fun girl I have ever known! For those of you that don’t know her, a sampling of how her mind works. Regarding deer season, ”Not tonight, deer. I’m sorry, but I think how hunters take advantage of deer during rutting season is just plain cruel. Not for killing them, but for getting their hopes up.”

#2  Greg Sanders Oh what can I say about this man to do justice to his sense of humour? Words fail me, allthough he would say “Well, that’s a first!”, then wink at me.  He loves to entertain me. Endlessly. He has done all kinds of things that to make me laugh over the years. Some I can’t repeat…but whether he is hanging like a monkey from a tree, subsequently falling out of said tree and injuring himself, or modeling a zebra print Snuggie as part of a Manliness Fashion Show, he is blessing me.  I intend to spend many more years laughing and carrying on with this man on earth and someday in Heaven.  (If you get a place next to ours up there, know we will be loud. Fair warning!)

#1  God.  He has totally rocked my world this year. Turning lots of my sorrows into dancing as only He is able. (Reminds me of a song!)  He has provided me with joyous and unexpected opportunities. Not to mention grand folks with whom to enjoy His grand blessings. I have spent much of this last year laughing and saying to Him “Once again, You have blown me away. I am so unworthy..but oh so grateful!” 

If you didn’t make this list…TRY HARDER NEXT YEAR!  Just kidding. There have been so many of you who have made me giggle, were I to list, it would stretch into next weeks post. Thank you all for putting up with me and being kind enough to share a laugh. God Bless!