Jenny's birthday was yesterday and I completely forgot... until today. I miss her birthday by one day EVERY YEAR!! I am SO sorry Jen!
Holly's birthday was in April, I did remember to call her, but I totally forgot to post about her!
Natalie's birthday was in February, we did celebrate her bday but I didnt post about her either.
So... This one's for my Girls!!
Growing up with 2 older, and very strong willed sisters, was a blast for me. Yes there were the times that Jenny demanded we should "try harder"; or the times where Holly's voice seemed much louder than necessary... I loved my sisters albeit their fall backs!! :) Just kidding, they really were wonderful sisters, always teaching and loving me. Some of my favorite memories growing up involve them.To me.. as the younger sister.. they seemed inseparable. In my eyes they were very much the same person, just with multiple personality disorder!! They both loved to dance, sing, and laugh... all until 3:00 in the morning!! I can't count how many stories we have heard about how annoyed Jake would be with their laughter at night. (Jenny and Holly shared a room, and also shared a common wall with Jake) Apparently the constant laughter often urged Jake to throw shoes at the wall and exclaim.. SHUT UP! :) Ah, those were the days. I also remember the frequent road trips and the singing at the top of our lungs (again to Jakes discomfort, oh he loved his sisters!). One specific song comes to mind... sing it with me now... "We are family, I got all my sisters with me.." that was a favorite, also pretty popular in our suburban was the medley from Sister Act 1 "Oh I've got, nowhere to run to baby, no where to hide... Until Halleluiah". While we are strolling down memory lane another funny memory comes to mind. While everyone knows that Sacrament meeting is very important, and is a wonderful meeting.. sometimes people do get bored... Jenny and Holly's remedy to this... drawing cartoon pictures of each other! I really wish I had a copy of these cartoons because I so would post them! Words cannot do them justice, but try to picture 2 loving, yet very ruthless sisters in their teen years drawing very unflattering pictures of each other. Zits, fat, hairy legs, and bad outfits all brought out in one picture, PRICELESS! Jenny and Holly always knew how to have fun with out going to far! (and if they did, there was always an "I'm Sorry" note slipped under your door that night) I love my sisters, they were a blast to grow up with. I love looking at my sisters now, all grown up with Families of their own. Wonderful Mothers and Wives, they are still teaching and loving me! I am so thankful to have such good friends, and sisters!
Growing up Natalie and I were often at odds and Natalie, being the loving person that she is, was usually the first one to say "I'm Sorry" (also because it was usually her fault anyway :) ) Natalie was also included in the frequent singing, and even acquired a nickname of "lungs" for her infamous musical instrument! When Natalie was little one of her most favorite things was to sing to the sun.. yes, I said the sun. Natalie would roll down the window, stick her head out the window, and sing her favorite song.... "Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to" yes, TLC was a favorite of hers! Also a fun memory is the incessant teasing Natalie endured when she was a toddler. We have some great home movies of us torturing the poor girl!! No wonder she sill commands attention in a room! We taught her well at a young age!! All grown up now, Natalie is a beautiful and loving sister! And I love having her as one of my best friends!!
I am so thankful to have such good friends, and sisters! Love you guys!!
*Also included in the picture is my beautiful Sister Neena, because her birthday is coming up I will wait to brag about her until then!!
