We just love this little girl!
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Happy Belated Birthday, Kaitlin!
My sister Kaitlin's 18th birthday was on October 9th and I had intended to do a special post for her on her actual birthday, but I had been switching over to a new blog at the time and did not get to it. So, this is for you, Kait!
18 memories and reasons why I love Kaitlin!
1. When Kaitlin was really little, she would hum when she ate. At the time it was annoying and we used to bug her about it, but now that I think back on it, it was dang cute.
2. When my parents were driving us somewhere, if my mother didn't ask if we had our seat belts on, Kaitlin would. She would often even check to make sure we really did have them on...and if we didn't, she would tell on us (little stinker). Thanks for watching out for our safety, Kaitlin. :)
3. Kaitlin has, more times than I could ever count, been willing to do all kinds of little favors for us, like getting a drink for us, making lunch, getting something that we were perfectly capable of getting ourselves but were too lazy. She did it so much that we came to expect it of her. When she began telling us "no," we would often and wrongfully get annoyed with her. Now that I am older and *ahem* more mature, I am appreciative of her love for us and willingness to help us out.
4. I remember when mom got your hair cut really short for the first time and you came walking away from the hair stylist with a smile on your face. It was so short Aaron said "awwww, you're so handsome..." You just ignored him and kept on smiling anyway. :)
5. Kaitlin is so loyal to her friends and her family. She so easily befriends people. I admire her for it.
6. Every time I talk to Kaitlin on the phone, she tells me she loves and misses me and passes on her love to Eventide.
7. When Kaitlin was still sleeping in a crib, me, Kaitlin, and Jessica shared a room. It was time for bed and Kaitlin kept sticking her knee through the crib bars and it would get stuck. The first 2 or 3 times it was funny and me and Jessica would unstick her knee and go back to bed. But then she kept doing it. over and over and over! It got to the point where we couldn't even unstick it and we had to get our parents to help, and Kaitlin would just look at us and smile and as soon as mom or dad walked out the room, she'd stick her knee through the bars again.
8. Kaitlin is beautiful!
9. Kaitlin has good style! I sometimes wish I was her size so I could borrow her clothing.
10. No one riles Kaitlin up like Aaron does. Oh man. I admire Kaitlin even more just for withstanding that.
11. Kaitlin has a true appreciation of Twilight. :) Though I can't say I share her appreciation of the movie...ye-uck.
12. Kaitlin use to love wrapping "gifts." One year, for my dad's birthday, Kaitlin had to be around 5 or 6, and she wrapped up a single playing card in gift wrap and gave it to Dad.
13. I keep typing "Kaitling" instead of Kaitlin. Love you, Kaitling.
14. Kaitlin has incredible balance. I've never seen anyone bounce on a pogo stick as long as she has. The same goes for Hula hoops (she can get like 3 or 4 going).
15. Kaitlin is a kid at heart. I think if I asked her to play Barbies or "house" with me now, she'd give me a weird look, but would probably agree to play.
16. Kaitlin used to sneak things in to the grocery cart, like candy or koolaid, when we would go grocery shopping with our Mom and Mom never noticed. In fact...I think Kaitlin still does that.
17. When Kaitlin is excited or in a really great mood, she spreads her joy around like free candy. :)
18. Kaitlin is Kaitlin. I Miss and love you, Kait and I hope you had a FABULOUS 18th birthday!
18 memories and reasons why I love Kaitlin!
1. When Kaitlin was really little, she would hum when she ate. At the time it was annoying and we used to bug her about it, but now that I think back on it, it was dang cute.
2. When my parents were driving us somewhere, if my mother didn't ask if we had our seat belts on, Kaitlin would. She would often even check to make sure we really did have them on...and if we didn't, she would tell on us (little stinker). Thanks for watching out for our safety, Kaitlin. :)
3. Kaitlin has, more times than I could ever count, been willing to do all kinds of little favors for us, like getting a drink for us, making lunch, getting something that we were perfectly capable of getting ourselves but were too lazy. She did it so much that we came to expect it of her. When she began telling us "no," we would often and wrongfully get annoyed with her. Now that I am older and *ahem* more mature, I am appreciative of her love for us and willingness to help us out.
4. I remember when mom got your hair cut really short for the first time and you came walking away from the hair stylist with a smile on your face. It was so short Aaron said "awwww, you're so handsome..." You just ignored him and kept on smiling anyway. :)
5. Kaitlin is so loyal to her friends and her family. She so easily befriends people. I admire her for it.
6. Every time I talk to Kaitlin on the phone, she tells me she loves and misses me and passes on her love to Eventide.
7. When Kaitlin was still sleeping in a crib, me, Kaitlin, and Jessica shared a room. It was time for bed and Kaitlin kept sticking her knee through the crib bars and it would get stuck. The first 2 or 3 times it was funny and me and Jessica would unstick her knee and go back to bed. But then she kept doing it. over and over and over! It got to the point where we couldn't even unstick it and we had to get our parents to help, and Kaitlin would just look at us and smile and as soon as mom or dad walked out the room, she'd stick her knee through the bars again.
8. Kaitlin is beautiful!
9. Kaitlin has good style! I sometimes wish I was her size so I could borrow her clothing.
10. No one riles Kaitlin up like Aaron does. Oh man. I admire Kaitlin even more just for withstanding that.
11. Kaitlin has a true appreciation of Twilight. :) Though I can't say I share her appreciation of the movie...ye-uck.
12. Kaitlin use to love wrapping "gifts." One year, for my dad's birthday, Kaitlin had to be around 5 or 6, and she wrapped up a single playing card in gift wrap and gave it to Dad.
13. I keep typing "Kaitling" instead of Kaitlin. Love you, Kaitling.
14. Kaitlin has incredible balance. I've never seen anyone bounce on a pogo stick as long as she has. The same goes for Hula hoops (she can get like 3 or 4 going).
15. Kaitlin is a kid at heart. I think if I asked her to play Barbies or "house" with me now, she'd give me a weird look, but would probably agree to play.
16. Kaitlin used to sneak things in to the grocery cart, like candy or koolaid, when we would go grocery shopping with our Mom and Mom never noticed. In fact...I think Kaitlin still does that.
17. When Kaitlin is excited or in a really great mood, she spreads her joy around like free candy. :)
18. Kaitlin is Kaitlin. I Miss and love you, Kait and I hope you had a FABULOUS 18th birthday!
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