Happy Birthday, Casey Lynn!

Today is my sister's 28th birthday!

I started crying in the card aisle at Target this week when I picked out her birthday card. (Don't worry - I was discrete and I pulled myself together quickly.) But these are just exactly the words I would like to say to her (unfortunately, I can't take credit for them) and I knew I'd found the perfect card immediately. Casey - stop reading right now! You're not getting this card until dinner tonight...

My Sister

She's as much like me,

as she is different.

She's smart in ways I'm not,

and funny in ways I love.

She's stronger than she realizes -

I should know,

I've seen her in action.

She's perfect,

even when she's focused on the things

she wants to change about herself.

And, yes,

she's one of my favorite people in the world,

and I hope she knows it.

I love you so much, Casey, and I am so proud to call you my sister!

Happy Birthday!