Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Happy Birthday, Dolly!!!

I don't have long to type because any second my husband is going to say, "DONNA! Are you on the Internet again?!". There is something about being on vacation and checking your email/blog that annoys some people:) I just wanted to say a quick Happy Birthday to my sister, Dolly. She is 31 today and doesn't look it one single bit. Dolly is such a sweet, unique person, I don't know where to begin describing her.

She is 2 1/2 years older than me and so we were always paired together as the "two younger girls" growing up in our family of 5 girls. Most of my childhood memories include her, as we shared a room together, dressed a like, played Barbies and concocted acrobat routines on our big tree swing in our back yard. We got in trouble together and she got me in trouble a lot, too! I spent my entire childhood looking up to her and wanting to be just like her. I followed behind her in school and did so proudly. I loved when people said, "Aren't you Dolly's sister?". I would be so happy to reply "yes". Hers were hard footsteps to follow, but ones that I did with a smile. She is such a role model, trend setter and someone that makes me a better person just by being around her. She is a delight and I am so happy to call her my sister and friend.

Happy Birthday, Dolly! I can't wait to see what this year brings. You'll become a mother and experience a whole new chapter in your life. I know you're going to be a natural. Lucky you and Lucky Michael:) I love you very much.

12 comments:

Denise said...

Donna,I was just checking to make sure you gave a HB shout out to Dolly. Bless your heart, you did. I was going to give her one in honor of you in case you got "tied up" on vaca. You're a good sister. You always come thru! Love you!

Happy Birthday Dolly. You are truly a Dolly just like your sweet name. I love you! We will call you soon!

Janis Reber said...

Happy Birthday to our Sweet Dolly Roo. You have always been a joy to our whole family, and we love you so much. Donna had some nice things to say about you...all true. I hope this day is a special one for you. We'll see you when you get back from your trip,and then have a birthday celebration for you here. Take care and enjoy your day.

Christy said...

That's sweet Donna. Dolly really is the BEST and what a blessing to be able to call her "sister & friend"! Happy B-day Dol! :)

Ashleigh said...

Very sweet tribute. Happy Birthday Dolly!!

Cissie said...

Happy Birthday Dolly! Hope you have a great day on vacation!

Unknown said...

THat was very sweet, Don DOn. You still need to go around the table tonight and say why you're thankful for DRS! I love you, Dolly. Happy, happy birthday!

Jennifer said...

Does anyone have a Kleenex...I'm getting a little emotional here. :)

Happy Birthday Dolly! You sure sound like one terrific chick!!! :)

Sue U said...

Hey, sweet Dolly! Happy Birthday to you --- I know you must be having a blast on the road trip w/ Donna! I SO love hearing all the stories that Donna and everyone share about your growing up years. They must have been wonderful to produce FIVE amazing girls/moms/sisters. Hope you have a wonderful day.....and yes, this year will be SO special with a new baby in the family! HUGS!

Dayna said...

Happy Birthday Dolly Wolly!! I love you too!!

Dayna said...

Happy Birthday Dolly Wolly!! I love you too!!

Karen said...

Happy Birthday, Dolly!

Suzanne said...

Dolly is such a great girl to know. She is for sure a "trend-setter"! She has a terrific personality and for sure made my BG days so much better with her in them. Happy late B-day, Dolly.