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February 22, 2011

I have always loved you…

From the day you were born…

I loved you!



When Mom made us wear itchy dresses and dad made us pose for pictures…
I loved you!



When you were the Laura to my Mary…

I loved you!



When we we had to sit real close to each other with fake smiles on our faces and I was probably pinching you when no one was looking…

I promise I really did love you!
When I thought I was too cool but still secretly climbed trees with you and swung on swings in Grandma’s back yard…
I loved you!



When I stood with you on your wedding day and had an ugly cry face as I walked in front of you down the aisle…
I loved you so much I thought my heart would burst!
When I sat with you in the hospital waiting room as you held your first child in your arms…




I loved you and him so much my heart did burst!
If Yankee Boy and Bama Boy leave this earth before us and we have to live together in a nursing home and work crossword puzzles and hold hands when we go out to shop…
I hope I can still remember who you are…and how much I loved you! grin!



Happy Happy Birthday Sister of Mine!
I love you!

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.  ~Isadora James

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  1. glhearts says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    This is just so sweet! Happy birthday Vanessa!

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  2. JodieMo says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    You guys are sweet! Happy birthday!

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  3. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    How sweet…Happy Birthday!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet Vanessa. Nothing like sister love….XO

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  5. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Awwwww! So sweet! Happy Birthday Vanessa! (mine is tomorrow 🙂 )

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  6. NanaDiana says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Heather- You are the BESTEST sister evah~!! I never had a sister so I can only imagine the connection you two have. What a blessing! God is smiling down on both of you today because He sees that this is good- very, very good-that you honor and love your sissy so much!

    Vanessa- Happy, Happy Birthday sweet girl. I have come to know and love you here in BlogLand~ Enjoy YOUR day! Hugs-Diana

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  7. Debbie says

    February 22, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Happy Birthday from one baby sister to the other!!! Hoodie Hooo Vanessa!

    Heather, you outdid yourself. I just loved this whole post, and for an oddball reason started crying before I even got to the video.

    It started right at the Mary and Laura picture and was on full faucet by the time we got to the wedding and the old ladies walking hand in hand.

    I just love this blog.
    That’s all…

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  8. Debbie says

    February 22, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Wait. That’s not all.
    I meant to tell you that your hair looks really good in the video, too.

    You look about 20 years old.

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  9. Carol says

    February 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Heather, what you don’t remember (because you were too little) is that you were always a wonderful big sister to Vanessa from the day she was born. Thank you, Heather and Vanessa, for being OURS!

    Mom and Dad

    PS Happy Birthday Vanessa!

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  10. Honey at 2805 says

    February 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Happy Birthday, Vanessa! You are ver special to me!

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  11. At The Picket Fence says

    February 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Well, way to make a girl cry first thing in the morning on her Birthday! 🙂
    I can’t imagine life without you as my sister and best friend and feel so blessed to have you in my life!
    Love you right back sister of mine,
    Vanessa

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  12. Karen says

    February 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Happy Birthday, girl! What a sweet post from your sister and the picture at the end is priceless! You two are the best, by sharing your sweet sisterhood.

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  13. Tyla says

    February 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Well, that was so sweet I just about cried. What a beautiful tribute to your sister! Happy Birthday, Vanessa. Hope you have a wonderful one.

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  14. Traci says

    February 22, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Happy Birthday Vanessa! You’re so lucky to have a sister, especially one that you’re so close to & loves you so much!

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  15. michelle says

    February 22, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Vanessa!!!! I hope that you have a great day my friend! Heather that was such a beautiful post, what a special gift to do for your sister! 🙂

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  16. Thoughts for the day says

    February 22, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Ok this just made me cry.
    I am happy for you and wish you a wonderful birthday but I am also grieving deeply ‘my own sister’. Bitter words spoken left a relationship broken. My heart has not been the same.
    I miss her and grieve for her but she must do her work to build a better relationship and she doesn’t want to. It has left me sad.

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  17. Cindy says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a blessings you have in each other! Happy Birthday Vanessa!

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  18. Christie says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Heather, you are the BEST sister!!! This is so sweet!! I will sing for you…HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!It is terrible, so I will stop! Vanessa, have a wonderful special day! Although, I don’t really know you, you have been such a kind friend to me here in blogland…I wish you the absolute BEST today and always! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  19. Becca says

    February 22, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday Vanessa !! What a beautiful post from your loving sister … I got teary-eyed … until I saw the last picture … then, I laughed! I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful 29th birthday !! LOL Love, Becca

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  20. Judy says

    February 23, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Happy Birthday Vanessa. How lucky you both are to have each other.

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  21. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 23, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Happy Birthday Vanessa! How lucky to have someone so special in your life!

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  22. A Vintage Vine says

    February 23, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Happy B-day….what a nice tribute! Oh boy, did that pic with those older ladies make me laugh!!!! You two make the sweetest sisters act…I think I’m a little jealous!!!

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  23. Deidra says

    February 23, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Oh my goodness! This is my very first visit to hang out at the Picket Fence and I am thrilled!!! I’m so glad you followed me, because it led me here to this fun place.

    First, I laughed and cried over this sweet birthday post. Then, I drooled over your bathroom re-do! (I’m going back to that one to take notes. My word!). Now, I’m going to hop on over to visit The Mother Hen because from what I can tell here, you know a good thing when you see it!

    Keep on doing what you’re doing here! And…Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

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  24. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    February 23, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Happy Birthday, Vanessa! You and Heather make such a sweet pair. 🙂 Heather, your great tribute to your little sister has made me start wondering what I’m going to do for my little sister’s birthday … Fortunately I have until June to decide! I don’t think it will be old pics, though! You’re very brave. 🙂

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  25. Busy as a Bee in Paris says

    February 23, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    ah… so beautiful! loved it, heather!

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  26. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    February 23, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY VANESSA!!!! 🙂 Hugs, Courtney

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  27. Ashley says

    February 23, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    That was so sweet! Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

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  28. Jodie says

    February 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Love this! You two are the sweetest! Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

    Best Wishes,
    Jodie

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  29. Green Door Girl says

    February 23, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Happy Birthday Vanessa!!! Heather – you are a great sister – great post

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  30. Christy says

    February 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Happy birthday friend! If I could come back in life I think I would want to come back as your third sister 🙂
    I just love you guys!!

    Reply
  31. Bethany {3SonsPlus1} says

    February 24, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a sweet post! Happy, Happy Birthday…a little late…

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  32. At The Picket Fence says

    February 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone for all of your sweet Birthday wishes! I have had a horrible cold this week and reading your comments really helped perk me up and make me feel loved. You are all so gracious and kind and thank you for embracing me and my sister! I gotta tell you that my daughter was very annoyed though that Auntie Heather wasn’t talking or waving back to her on the computer as she watched the video…she is use to doing Skype! 🙂
    Vanessa

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  33. Melanie says

    February 24, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Happy belated birthday! My birthday was the 17th so we share the same month. A southern girl at heart, we have a lot in common.

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  34. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 25, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Vanessa, Happy belated birthday!! This is such a sweet post.
    Hug,
    Sherry

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  35. Sue says

    February 26, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Happy (belated) Birthday, Vanessa!

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  36. Pamela says

    February 26, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    OMG this is such a sweet post!!! I am sorry I am late but Happy BIrthday Vanessa!! Hope you had a wonderful day!

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  37. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    February 26, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I love this post! What a great tribute to your sister. Happy birthday, Vanessa! You’re awesome 🙂

    Reply
  38. All That Glitters says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Happy Late Birthday girl!!!!

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