My older sister Donna turns the big 3-0 today and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to gush over her. We are only a little over 15 months apart so many of my childhood memories are of her. She is incredibly creative which I immensely benefited from as a child. My favorite of her creations was the “troll” house she made out of a book shelf. It even had a working elevator!! She was also the model student (she wasn’t a jabber mouth and performed every task with perfection) so teachers LOVED me before they even new me. Of course they quickly realized I was NOT Donna but I think the positive vibe in the beginning helped anyway.
She is a talented Landscape Architect and was able to use all of her skills on the new home Bevan and her were able to buy last year! She is very dependable, independent, and ambitious (if she wants something she will figure out how to get it). She is also very generous and kind to everyone. Yep, almost a saint at 30. Oh, and she makes BEAUTIFUL babies. Check out baby Anna:
I’m sad to be so far from her and all my sisters but thank goodness for cheap long distance. Happy Birthday Ding Dong!!
(The picture of us at the top was Christmas morning 1989! Donna received a super “Oh Jenny” set dollhouse which included a house, tree house, barn, swimming pool, shopping mall, and a million other accessories. I was so insanely jealous but in the end it wasn’t a big deal because I’m sure I played with it just as much as she did)
Donna blowing in the desert wind! (2008)
Donna and Bevin know how to have fun, a one year old just adds to it:)
Again, when I saw your picture at the top I saw Charlie! Whoah!
ReplyDeleteLoved all the updates! I am so glad it is pretty easy to be in touch and see what is new for your family. Your trip to AZ sounded like a blast, I am so glad you got to get away with Mandy and Natalie! And, I had to laugh about your chore chart because I printed the same one from pinterest and took a couple of weeks to personalize it. We always have been the same minded. :) But, now I see yours and might change mine up a bit. Hope you guys are doing well, can't wait for your little one to arrive!!
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