Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Happy 18th Birthday Christine!

18 years ago today, a little Angel came into the world!

I still remember the moment I first laid eyes on her. She was the closest thing to Heaven I had ever seen. She was brilliant, and sparkly and more beautiful than any other baby in the world. And then she opened her mouth... (j/k wee head) She had pipes to rival the ones in the tabarnacle. I can recall one time in particular where we had to pull over on the side of the road because nobody could ignore that sound. She was a pill, but she was my best friend and she changed my life. Before this angel came to earth I didn't understand what it meant to love another person with every facet of your existence. She has been an example to me for 18 years, she has always called me out when I needed it (even at age 1) and loved me unconditionally.
So today I celebrate the past 18 years and all the love, laughter and tears of sisterhood and I look forward to another 50 on this earth together and an eternity after. Happy Brithday my beautiful, strong, courageous, free-spirited, talented, exceptional, loving, supporting, laugh-out-loud funny angel sister!

Christine's 1st Birthday

Christmas 2008
Homecoming 2008







3 comments:

Vagabond Mother said...

Happy Birthday Christine!!! I can barely believe you are 18! That makes me feel so old. . . but I have always loved you too. It's easy.

You are gorgeous!

Laurel said...

Happy Birthday Christine! It has been a pleasure to watch you grow up into a beautiful young woman.

Brenna LaPray said...

I can still remember when Christine joined your family. What joy she brought to you all. What a beautiful girl indeed. Happy Birthday Christine!