We have known the Madison's for 8 years. Carri and JT moved to Glenview while JT was with the Navy and soon they began attending Northbrook Covenant. We are soooooo glad they did, because it gave our family a chance to get to know them! Soon, Carri and JT began working with the youth group at church. They quickly became a reliable, steady presence in the lives of kids. They touched lives by just showing up! They began showing up at everything, choir concerts, baseball games, band concerts, Soundstage, civil war re-enactments, band concerts, they were every where that was important to you kids! As a parent it was great to watch the impact the two of them were making.
Carri fell into the role of "older sister" or very young aunt to most of the kids at church. She did this well and because of her easy going personality you all listened when she gave her opinion. You all enjoyed her love when each year she and JT called the night before school started to wish you a good 1st day of school. You will never forget to "make good choices", Carri's reminder as kids headed out for the night. Carri encourages everyone of you to give it your best when she says"Love God, Love Others, Shoot for C's". David is grateful to be known as "her son". And where would Ty be today if Carri hadn't kept after you to "quit smoking"!
So today, I salute Carri Ann Madison. Lover of Jesus, wife of JT, mother of Lily, caretaker of CJ, fellow Starbucks addict, encourager, shopping partner, baker of brownies, compassionate soul, guilty partner in enjoying "the Bachelor / Bachelorette", knitter, beautiful vocalist, dog-sitter, deaconess, musician, co-devotee of "DWTS"& "The Hills", fashionista, consumer of MnM's and DEAR FRIEND!
In honor of Carri's special day I requested the recipe for her pasta salad. Happy Birthday Carri!
Carri's Pasta Salad
1 pkg tri color rotini, cooked
1 brick colby jack cheese, cut into small chunks
1 cucumber, large dice
cherry tomatoes
pepperoni (optional)
1 bottle Wishbone Italian dressing
Mix pasta, cheese, veggies and meat. Pour on enough dressing to moisten. Toss salad. Chill (Carri says it is better cold =). Add more dressing before serving if it seems dry. You can add other veggies if desired. Yummy!
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