Today, my baby sister is 12 years old. 12 years old!!??! I remember her turning 3, her birthday party with “pink, purple, and a little bit of white” and now she’s almost a teenager. Unbelievable.
Michaela adds so much joy to the family. She’s always laughing—with that outrageous, loud belly laugh she has—which makes the rest of us laugh too.
She’s also quite the risk-taker. She’s an adventurer. Maybe not with food :) but with life. She has tried so many different things, and is beginning to find her niches.
She is an incredible artist. She sent me a picture of a flower in the mail and everyone was blown away that a 12-year-old could do that. She has the ability to see things, like flowers or the ocean or animals, and re-capture the scene exactly.
Her athletic ability surpasses mine by leaps and bounds. She runs with the best of ‘em in track, and is SO talented in soccer. I loved getting to go home for her games last semester because she dominated. She has so much talent for her age.
She’s rocking her classes in school. Getting a 4.0, even with classes that are hard for her. She is perseverant and determined, when she wants to be. And although at times this can make her quite stubborn :), she fights for what she wants. And when that’s good grades in school, it’s awesome.
I cannot believe she is this old. I keep thinking about all these memories I have with her, when she was just coming home from the hospital as a baby or even just her birthday party last year. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since her last birthday. Already??
I am so sad that I can’t be there for her birthday this year, to celebrate with the family. But I hear she’s having an awesome party :) Michaela, I love you and I miss you!! I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to see you when I get home. Happy Birthday, little sister!!
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