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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Thirty-three years ago today, my parents gave me the best birthday present ever (a few days early) -- my little sister, Mary Janette. I've always loved her, but I do think it has taken me a few years to appreciate her as much as I do now. I can not imagine my life without her, and I am so thankful my girls have each other because I know how great having a sister can be. And yeah, I admit here in print, I am older. She loves it when you ask that, though, so go ahead and ask next time you see us together which of us is older.

Love you, sis! Happy Birthday!!
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4 Comments:

Blogger Mary said...

I love you too and would never trade you for a monkey!

12:03 PM  
Blogger Rich said...

Is that a picture of Caroline? Man, you can really see a lot of her in you there!

1:22 PM  
Blogger Marc, Carlye, Georgia and Sarah Jane said...

I can't believe how much Mary and Caroline look alike. It's crazy!! Happy Birthday Mary!!

5:58 PM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

Yeah - I had to do a double take on that first picture. I thought it was Caroline! Happy Birthday Mary!

11:04 PM  

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