Happy Birthday, eman!

Happy Birthday to my Sweet, Beautiful, Charming and very, very Intelligent Sister.

I love you, Sis!

Here's the first picture of eman that I ever saw:

I know, I know...pretty intimidating, right? (Right!) But how could I NOT think it was awesome to be related to such a beautiful girl? (Not to mention my two handsome brothers -- but this is HER day!)

I haven't spent a lot of time with my dear eman but I love her like no other. And, I'd be lying (by omission) if I didn't say I'm WAY MORE than a little impressed by this talented woman that I'm so blessed to have as a sister.

Here are some things about eman that are SO COOL!

She's done the 60-mile, 3-day "walk for the cure" to support the Susan G. Komen breast cancer research foundation. Yes, those are 'boobs' on her head. You Go, Girl! :-)

She's one of the most prolific readers I know -- and that's saying something. :-) I don't have a picture of eman reading, so here's one that I love of her and our aunties.

She's been parasailing -- which I'd really like to try and hopefully, someday, I will.

She's GORGEOUS (obviously) and I love to brag about it (living vicariously...ya know).

She's got a really cool post-graduate degree and a really cool job with a very important organization -- sorry I can't be more specific...you know how I am about privacy. LOL. So, some more favorite pictures:

She's FUNNY -- extremely FUNNY -- and in a way that I'm uniquely qualified (same brain-wiring) to appreciate. Here are a couple of her Halloween costumes. Can you guess which one was THIS YEAR?

(hint: yes, that's a hockey stick and puck, an American Flag, a large game animal common in the cold northwest, and a political button -- and notice, please, the RED blazer...) LOL.

I love you, eman! I miss you like crazy!

Happy Happy Birthday, Sister!

I hope it's the best!