Happy Birthday, Aunt Andrea!

Today is my sister's 29th birthday. She is really stressing out about getting close to 30, so she's claiming this is her 27th birthday. More than anything, I wish we could be there to celebrate with her...it's really tough being so far from her. In honor of her "27th" birthday, here are 27 things I love about Andrea.

1. She's hilarious...she's one of the few people that actually makes me laugh out loud ALL THE TIME.
2. She is a good listener.
3. She shows true empathy to others.
4. She's always been completely herself around Greg...I love that.
5. She sings really loud...for every word you say, she has a song.
6. She desires to experience new things.
7. She's a great friend, not just to me, but to all her friends. She'd do anything for them.
8. She is extremely generous.
9. She isn't judgemental.
10. She is really discerning about people.
11. She loves Luke like he's her own.
12. When we're visiting in California, or she's visiting here, she goes out of her way to spend quality time with Luke.
13. She pulled every one of my teeth out when I was little. Seriously, if it wasn't loose, she'd somehow make it loose and pry it out by the end of the day. I think I lost all of my teeth by the time I was 7.
14. When I talk to her on the phone, she always narrates what's going on...how other people are driving, what she's doing at that moment, etc.
15. She is stinkin' HILARIOUS! (Did I already say that?)
16. I feel like it's okay to cry in front of her.
17. She's very protective of Luke...you should have seen her in Target when some random lady moved the cart that Luke was sitting in. I thought she was going to punch the lady for potentially messing with Luke.
18. She's real.
19. She loves the Lord.
20. She will eventually make us some really cute nieces and nephews...I'm more sure of it than she is. :)
21. Did I mention she makes me laugh?!
22. She's absolutely stunningly BEAUTIFUL.
23. She always gives me good make-up advice...one of my weaknesses.
24. She has a good sense of fashion...again, one of my weaknesses. :)
25. She and Greg are good friends.
26. She's laid back and very adaptable.
27. She is my only sister, and she'll always be my best friend.

Here is some proof that she's crazy about her nephew:

Andrea & tiny Luke

At our July visit to California

Christmas with Aunt Andrea



Happy Birthday, Andrea! We love you!