So last week was my little sister Melissa's birthday. I wished so bad that I could take the day off and hop in the car and drive up to see her, sing her my very best Happy Birthday, and then take her to lunch. I was even more desperate when I found out Mom had a lunch date planned for Lis's birthday. I feel so close, yet so far away. Enough of my day dreaming of lazy days spent
hanging out with Lis (and all 5 of our kids, which wouldn't end up being a lazy day at all, but still lots of fun) and more about all the reasons I love having a great little sister.
Lis and I are as different as day and night. She is blond with blue eyes, I'm a brunette with brown eyes. She's an apple, I'm a pear. She has a laid back attitude, I need everything to be rigidly planned out. You would never know we were sisters if you saw us walking down the street, but she is one of my very best friends. She is a great listener and always on my side (I especially love that about her). I can always count on laughing when we're together. I love that we are now at a similar time in life and can talk about our days and laugh.
I moved to BYU when Lis was barely 14 and missed all of her teen years. I was thrilled when she made the decision to attend USU after high school and only be a few hours away. I LOVED the few occasions she needed a place to live between apartments or for the summer and I could talk her into staying with us. There were many times when I tried to reason with her on how much money she could save if she transferred to BYU and lived with us. Never talked her into moving in.
Lis has always been a wonderful Aunt to my kids. When she lived in Provo, after finishing school at USU, she would come over every week and give Shaun and I a chance to go on a date. When Aunt Lis came over it was the highlight of the week for our kids, and it was such a blessing to be able to get out of the house and know that our very young kids were happy and safe. Lis is now a wonderful mom to my darling niece, Maya. Maya, is a very lucky girl.
Lis, love you! Happy Birthday!
Aunt Lis and little Abby
Lis cuddling with Lily
Lis welcoming baby Spencer to the world
Abby visiting Lis at USU
Mr. Barrios and his soon to me Mrs.
4 comments:
I am grateful my daughters are close.
Sisters are meant to be friends.
Happy Birthday, Lis! Thank you for choosing me as your mom! You are a blessing in my life.
I love you!
Happy Birthday Lis!!!!!!!
Angie, you are so lucky to have a great sister and friend as Lis. She is a jewel and both of you have great parents. They are the best.
Lis, hope you had a great day. We miss seeing you. Best of luck to you and your family.
Take care---Marcene
I agree, sisters are great to have! I'm so glad I have two little girls that can become great friends someday....hopefully!!
There's nothing like a sister! (Except for maybe my sister-in-law)! I'm glad you guys can be a little closer now.Happy Birthday Lis.
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