Happiness Happens: Sister Love - Happy National Sister's Day

 

My sister, Michele and me on one of our "Sister's Trips"

I have lots of wonderful pictures of Michele, but I picked this one because when we have our hair the same length, we look so much alike, and people ask if we're twins! That makes me happy, because I've always admired (OK, I'll just say it...  been jealous of..) how pretty my sister is.

In the month of August, I want to blog daily about things I'm grateful for...  things that make me happy, things that I don't want to take for granted. 

The most important thing I don't want to take for granted is the love and acceptance I feel from the people I love most. 

Here's a list of 63 Reasons I love Michele..  I made the list with 62 things last year for her 62 birthday, but since she just had her 63rd birthday, added one more: You listen to me!

63 Things I Love about You, Sis!

1. You leave mints on my pillow when I visit

2. You can find treasures at flea markets 

3. You patiently teach me how to take better pictures

4. You introduce me to your fun friends

5. Tú hablas español conmigo

6. You look out for me

7. You laugh at my jokes

8. You love to celebrate birthdays (including mine!)

9. You find fun, creative, things to add to theme parties

10. You keep yourself pretty and healthy

11. You will talk to me while I’m walking

12. You like learning new things

13. You are empathetic of the troubles and joys of others

14. You like surprises

15. You love your Golden Retrievers

16. You're a caring mother, sister, daughter, wife, friend… and person!

17. You love family

18. You're a great cook

19. You send me pictures of purple flowers

20. You are a talented photographer

21. You are a founding member of The White Bathrobe Club (and include me in meetings!)

22. You are very flexible with your yoga poses!

23. You bring me joy

24. You're a talented gardener

25. You are friendly and a popular neighbor

26. You are playful

27. You find the perfect presents for me

28. You like the smell of lavender

29. You’re relearning the piano!

30. You like massages

31. You're great at interior design and home improvement

32. You can confidently advise me on paint colors

33. You love old books

34. You love new books!

35. You love bookstores!

36. You're smart

37. You like to try new things

38. You're sentimental

39. You can balance an oar on your chin!

40. You influenced my early music tastes: James Taylor, Jim Croce, Van Morrison, Chicago, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

41. You're my confidante

42. You're a wonderful hostess

43. You like celebrating goofy holidays

44. You care for Veterans

45. You're patriotic

46. You likes to play games

47. You built a successful food photography business

48. You're a confident driver

49. You're a scuba diver

50. You participated in my virtual Academy Awards Party

51. You had a Royal tea party 

52. You're stronger than you realizes

53. You're continually improving yourself

54. You're respectful

55. You're insightful

56. You introduced me to Ham/Apple/Brie Panini

57. You surprise me with flowers and little gifts when I visit

58. You make strong drinks that put me in a happy, mellow place

59. You like holiday lights and decorations

60. You are authentic

61. You are creative

62. You listen to me

63. You are older than me!