My Buds

Well, all of the edges got a little cropped off thanks to my mean scanner! This was my first time using a transparancy. Sort of a pain, but I like how it looks. This layout describes the relationship I have with my bro's. The journaling reads:

Jay & Blake really are more than just my brothers. They are my buds. I always have had a good relationship with all of my siblings, but this last year was different. It was even better. When Laura left to go away to schoo the boys and I became close in a way that we never had before. Laura wasn't there for my to talk to or give me hugs. But it ended up being such a blessing because I found so much love, maturity, and strength in the two boys who used to pop all my Barbie's heads off. Being the oldest child, I always assumed it was my role to set a good example for my younger siblings. This last year, the boys truly became my examples. I often got home late at night, only to open the boy's door and see them reading their scriptures. I went to their ball games at school and noticed what good sports they were to all the players. But what always got me the most, and still makes me choke up, is when they put their arm around my and tell me that I am the coolest sister. Even in public and in front of their friends! I hope they realize how proud I am to be able to tell people that I am the big sister of the big sister of the two greatest guys I know...well, next to dad of course!