My big SISTER is one year OLDER!

My big sister LaSchelle turned 38 today!
We were the BEST of friends. I loved having her so close in age to play with all the time.

We always shared a room. She did a great job at decorating our room with posters. We would stay up way into the night laughing, talking, tickling, fighting (who took up more of the bed or pulled more of the covers), playing and telling secrets. I loved sharing clothes even though sometimes we didn't want the other to wear something we had just bought!

Poor LaSchelle I followed her everywhere. Here we were at our young women leaders house swimming and laying out. I always wanted to be where she was. Her friends were always so nice to me and I thought she was SO cool!
This is her senior prom with Kurt. Oh how she loved him. He reminded us of Kevin Bacon (from Footloose). He was the best thing that ever happened to her. They were a great together. He was so patient with ALL her little brothers and sisters. I remember how SAD she was when he left on his mission.

Luckily things worked out and they got married in the Mesa Arizona Temple. I still remember the RED dress I wore for their reception.

I love LaSchelle! She has always been a great example to me. She has been an amazing friend and sister. I love all the girls nights we've had, the long phone calls sharing the ups and downs of life, her watching Lindsey when I had to work teaching, sharing decorating ideas, my trips to Texas to visit, hanging out and her just being there when I needed her. I hate having her live so far away, but am glad we still get to talk all the time on the phone and treasure the times she and her family come to visit! I hope you have a great birthday and want to thank you for always letting me tag along! Love you lots!