My baby sister turned the big 18 today. I can't believe she is THAT OLD! There is 10 1/2 years between us...so I remember the day she was born...VERY WELL:) I remember being SO excited that it was a little girl. I remember going to the hospital and seeing her, shortly after she was born. Honestly...I remember thinking how weird looking she was:) (like ALL newborns) but then the next day, I couldn't put her down. She was SOOO beautiful, and small. From the day she came home...I have always called her "Midge". It feels weird to call her Carly, for that is not her name (to me). The BEST part is...I am the only one that can call her Midge. Other's have tried...(Kylee) and have been shot down. She is my Midge.
This will mean nothing to most people as they read this...so Midge, this one is for you. Here are 18 fun and fantastic memories, that I have of you:)
Please note, the pictures have NOTHING to do with these memories...just wanted you to see my beautiful sister.
1. My ALL TIME FAVORITE...."The Note". Midge is the MOST gullible person, on the planet and takes countless beatings from her loving older siblings. THE BEST is the story of the NOTE. A few years back (within the past 7) we convinced Midge that while I was in my mothers womb...I etched a note on the inside of her uterus. Landon and Katie both admitted to reading this special note...Midge however...Started BAWLING...."I DIDN'T GET THE NOTE". Poor thing. She really believed that she had missed out on some special information from "the NOTE:)"
2. Carly is a SUPER hypocondric (and I KNOW she is sitting her correcting my spelling). We have convinced her that she has cancer, SIDS, paralysis and other such life altering diseases and illness....She wasn't allowed to watch shows like ER growing up...because she would come down with EVERY symptom. Poor thing:)
3. Carl (another loving nickname) is a PRO at the trampoline. Seriously, this girl can move. A few years back, her summer goal was to teach me to do a front flip. She was a great coach...and I landed it ONCE. Every other time, I would flip and cut short and fall back. She was SOO determined. She has tried this year to get me to try again...what she doesn't realize is after you have a baby..the trampoline is no longer a friend.
4. Midge was the BEST servant growing up. While we had friends over, she LOVED to come down and bring us trays of water, popcorn and other such goodies, per our request. She would go all out...straws, napkins, take orders...etc. Then she grew up and realized that we were just using her. Ohh the good ole days.
5. Carly is the FUNNIEST person I know. She doesn't even realize HOW funny she is. She is so innocent and has grown up around all these older siblings...who tease her til no end. The questions she has asked over the years (esp Sunday dinners) have made my mother blush and the rest of us burst into laughter....ahh the good ole "SEX" talks on Sunday nights. My favorite:)
6. THE OX. This girl is stronger than most guys! Seriously, she can lift. You wouldn't guess by looking at her cute little body...but she is one tough cookie. (She had to be, to survive all the beatings.)
7. Speaking of beatings....last year, she was "frustrated" because we all pick on her so much. She claims that: Brian beats her physically, Cory beats her Mentally and Landon beats her both physically and mentally. Ahh...we do love to pick on that girl!
8. STRANGE PEOPLE SIT AND TALK. Say no more. I bet Carly is BEET RED reading this:)
9. She is one of the MOST creative writters...Seriously, I hope she writes some day for something...she is a riot!
10. Carly is a friend to any and everyone. She is so much fun to hang out with. I remember in college when we would have parties at my parents house...she was the life of the party!! She is witty, funny and a HOOT!! I seriously struggle with the idea of her moving away to college next year...who will I go "home" and play with?
11. This girl has got STYLE. She can pull things off...that NO ONE ELSE can. Seriously, the outfits she comes up with, are DARLING on her. She has her own sense of style and I LOVE it. I wish I was that cute:)
12. Hi Mom. I got Stabbed.
13. A while back...Katie and I convinced her that she used to do this crazy walk....poor thing...really believed us, for a while. :)
14. Massages...oh the Massages....she used to give them for SOO cheap. I miss how much you could buy with a quarter:)
15. Walt Disney World 1995, Victoria 1993....oh the trips we used to take "without her". Hehehe...sorry Midge. I had to bring that up:) (She is a little sensitive about the things we did, before she was born, or while she was too little to go:)
16. While we were in Hawaii....2001 Carly was 7 and was having a hard time getting "the damn door to open"....we all about died when she swore. Seriously, I think Landon and I about wet our pants we were laughing so hard.
17. While I was in labor, Carly's job was to be my "Water Girl". I would give a signal, and that girl was RIGHT THERE with my cup of water. She's the best aunt to my little Dyl.
18. Carly, this one is just for you. Remember when we were in the bathroom, while camping...and it got "awkwardly quiet".... :) (I just about fell off my chair laughing while I was writting this. AWKWARD!!
I love you SOOO MUCH. Thanks for being my little sis and putting up with ALL MY CRAP...(I said Crap, just for mom. Crap. Crap. Crap.) You keep me laughing and smiling. You are more amazing then you will ever know and I am SOO grateful you are my sister! Happy 18!!!
Brace yourself World....Carly is an adult.
I love you.
