Happy Birthday, Little Sister!

31 years ago today, October 25th,

God truly blessed me

and gave me a new baby sister!

I know, for some of you it is a shock that I am actually 8 years older than her, with me and my youthful looks and all, but I must admit that it is true!

At eight I got my very own 'live' baby doll to dress up,

teach dances to, and to love on!

And I have to mention, since its my sister's favorite story, that my brother dropped a brick on my head the day they brought her home from the hospital (dont' ask what we were doing ~

who knew you couldn't built a tree house with bricks) You know, that could have something to do with my lack of memory!

She will also tell you that I did mean things to her, like hold a lit candle to her nose and tell her to smell it or tell her to touch a hot curling iron or things like that, but since I personally remember none of it, I am sure it is all just those made up little sister tales, you know, trying to tell on big sister!!!

I'm sure I would have NEVER done any of that!

However, she will probably never tell you that at 8 she yelled at me, "Get my DAMN crutches out of the back of the truck" when it started to rain or that she told her best friend Rebecca that I was really mean and would bite so she spent the first 9 years of her life avoiding me!

Oh, it has been a fun time!

I can't believe we are all grown up and have children of our own!

I have enjoyed, so much . . .

watching her grow up

watching her dance, and be a Tiger Doll

all of her many college activities

standing beside her as she married her childhood sweetheart

and watching her become a mommy to two of the three cutest boys in the world! (my T being the other)

We always have so much fun
and there is NEVER a dull moment when we're together!

She can ALWAYS find something to laugh about!

I am PROUD to call her my sister and my friend!

She is an amazing person!

My very own 'live' babydoll!

Jet Skiing on Cypress Springs Lake

(Ok, she is like 6 here! And where is my lifejacket?)

***By the way, Raul, if you are reading this~ THAT would be the body that I'm shooting for!)

Flying high at Hurricane Harbour

My first year teaching at MP, her senior year
Her Senior Prom

MK's Wedding

Happy Birthday Mary Katherine!

Here's to 31 one more!

I am so proud

of the person you have become!