My sister and my blondie!  My girls! 🙂

My little big sister came to visit! She brought a little bit of California sunshine with her, the last several days in Seattle have been sunshiny, warm, and beautiful! I have my sun-kissed skin back (boy oh boy did I miss my California glow!) which is tremendously awesome. Thank you, sister 🙂

Today was her last full day with me, and we had some fun! This morning was lazily spent (something we both needed, I think) then we went kayaking! I had never been before, and I thought that she would enjoy going out! We decided on Greenlake, no boat traffic! Although I consider myself quite the fish (mermaid, really), the idea of going out kayaking for the first time with boats made me nervous. And who doesn’t like Greenlake? Gorgeous! I took her earlier in the week for a week before our yummy trip to Molly Moons. I make quite the host, yes?

After some wardrobe changes and collection of the furry blondie, we started heading towards Lake Union to watch the sail boat race! We ended up meeting one of my very dear friends at Gas Works Park. The view was perfect. My sister said as much when we were walking in the park, and I replied “Welcome to my city.” I think she would thrive here, she is very outdoorsy, trendy, independent. Seattleite…

She has grown into such a beautiful young woman. Completely proud of the individual she has become, looking forward to watching her grow into her high, high potential. Deeply rooted in God’s grace, valuing her education, establishing positive relationships, living a passionate life – all things that I would wish for those I love. She’s having a wonderful college experience and excited about her future. My baby girl is living the life!

Growing up we had intense bickering as a base for our sister sister relationship, but when I went to college I think we grew closer. I was always close to my twin brother, now its lovely to be close to both of them 🙂 My sister is hilarious, has her own sassy style and has a boldness that I would never be able to successfully deliver. We are extremely different, and I love her for everything that makes her, her.

I will miss her terribly as soon as I drop her off at the airport. We made some incredible memories. Many laughs and hugs these last days. So appreciative of her!