Happy 30th Bday Sis

It started in California in our humble abode,

You became my big sister, you were in for a long hard road,

I remember you loving me even when I was small,

You were kind and patient and began lifting me when Id fall,

As we grew older, oh those bed sharing days

I started to annoy you in so many little sister ways

I needed you to warm my cold little feet at night

So they would wander and find your back warm to my delight,

I cherish the memories the fighting, the unfair games played

Whatever Laura touches is stinky and shes always it, that's just the way it was made

Growing up beside you, having an amazing sister and a best friend

Leaves me knowing God loves me, your my angel here while on his lend,

You never wavered and were an example to me, so true

As I faltered and struggled your loving heart helped me through

I continue to watch your integrity and Christlike ways

Your ability to love me continues unphased

If I only become a fraction of the mother and sister, the wife that you are

I will walk away happy knowing that I have come that far

At times I have not been very easy to understand

Not once have you given up, continually you reach for my hand

He gave me you for a sister, I'm so grateful and blessed

He knew I would need you to carry me through, so he sent one of his best

I love you Michelle you have always amazed me through and through

I can not imagine growing up with out being your little Lodie Lou

Oh how I wish we still had those little outfits. I still to this day love those things. I'm not sure if it was the buttons or just because I matched you.

I wanted to wish you a Happy Bday and tell you I love you. Thanks for being a perfect sister for me! You have more good qualities than just about anyone I know. There isn't anything that you aren't good at if you put your mind to it. How can one person be so smart, beautiful, athletic, fun, Christlike, loving, happy, great mom and wife, creative, and most important just genuinely have a great heart. You are awesome and I'm glad I grew up watching and seeing all that you are. I fall short always but continue to strive to be like you. I may need a few lifetimes to get there :)

David seriously if you read this, I'm glad you got some meat one those bones. I am not sure how you didnt snap those bird legs in half. I have laughed every time Ive seen this picture for the last 30 min.

Really mom did you have to let us wear bows the size of our heads?

Love you sissy!!!! I know this is a tad cheesy but its five AM and I am yet to make it to sleep. When Chad is out of town I cant find slumberville! Plus I felt like writing you a love poem:)