my only big sister is 25 today.

today is my big sisters birthday. i can't believe she is a quarter century today!

that means i'm getting older too.

isn't she lovely too? i took this shot literally hours before she had sadie baby this past June. i'm praying the hot gene is flowing in me too when i get pregnant and have kids someday.

In so many ways I feel like we're closer to twins then sisters. we're so close in age its crazy...but we're so different in almost every way. we look nothing alike unless i straighten my hair. and even then, you abi, are all dad, and i am all mom....

for once i'm the one with the silly face in  a photo. such a rare occasion i had to share...

i love my brother-in-law too. i always wanted an older brother. someone to pick on me. someone to give me a hug when i'm down. someone to help me understand abi when she is crazy (hahhaha). basically, sean is the best thing ever. i'm so glad my sister picked a good man. after 5 years, they are still hot, huh?

my sister is probably the craziest person i know. nobody loves laughter and zannyness more then she does. i can't tell you how often abi got me to put on a ridiculous outfit and parade around town in it. or dress up in some crazy get-up for the millionth home video. we have some AMAZING home videos, thanks, sister...

i learned to write music form watching and listening to you pour out your heart on the piano. my ear for a melody and catchy hook is from all the songs you've written. i love your songs and your poems too. you're so incredibly gifted. you taught me how to apply make-up and do my hair. and i've dressed you and made you cool. *smile*

you've given me three of the biggest little balls of sunshine i know. having a niece named after me is something so marvelous and humbling i don't even know where to begin. someone (my sister!) named her baby after me and grandma....i can't wrap my mind around that. holding seana and sadie and seeing them giggle brightens my day like nothing else. and sweet joeli grace makes me long for heaven and to finally hold her in my arms. i love all your little girls and can't believe you're a mom. it seems like you're still pretending you are my mom and dressing me and our pretend babies...

you're one of the strongest women i know. i know few people who've had such physical and emotional pain to process through and take to Jesus. but time and time again i see you run to him and because of that, i can't give up either. thank you for chasing Jesus so hard.

i love you, abi.

i hope today is wonderful for you.

know you are cherished and i'm so glad you are mine!

happy happy birthday!