(1) This picture is so beautiful in its simplicity and normality. I especially love the tallest bud. I imagine it is saying, “NO MY TURN!” It is all stages of life and the old is leaning on the younger and the new are reaching for their own inch of sunlight!

(2) As your sister, I am super excited to hear that the fun keeps going! I am looking forward to spending my first night in my own place (granted I will be on the floor and my head will be in the kitchen and my feet with be in the bathroom… but it will be MINE!). I think the next many stages of my life are going to be mysterious and fascinating and I hope I keep getting to write emails about how content I am with where I am in life!

(3) I am beyond thankful that I get to spend every stage with you. I am finally realizing the benefits of being the younger sibling. I am blazing my own path, but you learned how and then taught me how to blaze. Every freak out moment ends in a soothing call to my big sis! I should be scared about so many things about the real world, but I know you will help me get whatever and wherever I want and need. We were born sisters, but you are truly my best friend (which is good because we are stuck with each other)!!

(4) I love you.