Yes, that's right! It is my sister's Birthday today! I wish I were up in SLC so we could go to lunch today and celebrate her turning twenty-two. Kerry and I have always been good friends, which others might find strange since we are 11 years apart. But you see, when she was born, Kerry was my little "cabbage patch" doll. I took her wherever I went. I would take her to my friend's house up the street and I would miss her when I went to girl's camp in the summer. And I was her favorite growing up too. Every weekend my parents went out and it was me that was left to babysit Kerry. My dad would divvy up the hours they would be gone among my older brother and me, but it was me that would always end up watching her the entire time. This is due to the fact that she would cry when anyone else would watch her.
I remember one time when my family was going to Lake Powell, but Kerry was staying home in SLC - she was considered to be too young to go with us. So my mom and I took her over the night before to my grandparents home. When we left without Kerry, I began to cry. I knew that I was going to miss her. I think I cried when we picked up days later too. See, I have always been emotional!! Another time I remember was when I was in college. Kerry would come to Provo to visit me and we would spend the weekend together. I don't remember much of what we did those weekends, but I hope it was fun. Then when I graduated and moved to Las Vegas, Kerry would come and stay with us. The first time she came to Sin-City, I remember going to Old Navy with her and she told me to get some capri pants. They were the new style back then and I thought they looked kind of weird one me. But she told me that they looked cute, so I bought them. And that is how it's been since then. Kerry is my personal stylist. She often gives me her "hand-me-downs" which I get all excited about, cause #1, all her clothes are cute and #2, if they fit me, I am pretty happy with myself.
Often when I visit my parents home, I sleep with Kerry in her King size bed despite her protests. One time, and I don't know what led up to this craziness, we were laying in bed and for some reason we started singing hymns - I'm pretty sure our other sister Jody was there too. Now, if you know me or know my family, you know we don't have great voices. But on this night we didn't care. We just kept singing and laughing at how "lovely" we sounded. It was hilarious!
I love my Ker-Bear very much. She is fun and silly, sensitive and caring, a spit-fire and stubborn at times. I love that she calls me and texts me all the time. One time she called to tell me that she hadn't talked to me for a while. Maybe it had been a week, I don't know, but I am glad that she called. She is the best and deserves just that!
Ker, have a great birthday! I wish I was there with you. Have fun on your trip. I will miss your phone calls for 2 1/2 weeks. You better email me!!
3 comments:
Ya, she's a fun one! Molly will walk around the house asking where's KiKi? She loves to talk to her on the phone and following her around when she goes to Nana and Pa's, and when she comes here... She loves to entertain. She is always a good sport about it. We Love Kerry!
Oh and I love the birhday song! That's so cool!
What a cute sister! I would love to have a fun caring older sister just like you!!!
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