Happy Birthday Melanie!

Happy 23rd Birthday Melanie!

The top ten reasons why we love Melanie:

10. She has an amazing smile that lights up any room! If she is happy it is contagious! Her teeth grew in completly straight and very white! I am totally jealous!

9. She is very objective. She can see a situation or problem for what it is and can sum it up for you! She might not know how to solve the problem on her own....but she can see threw the drama and pinpoint the problem! Especially when it comes to my problems...if I am little confused or upset, she can and will tell me exactly what my problem is!

8. For someone who was born bald, and remained that way for a long time...her hair sure came in great and always looks awesome! I am so glad she went to hair school and that she is sharing her talent with the family! She keeps us looking good and is always willing to come over a give me a makeover! Free hair cuts! Yahoo!

7. She is the best traveling buddy! She is always willing to drive and makes any car ride fun! I could talk to her for hours and not get bored...and at the same time, not talk for hours in the car and still be having fun! We had to learn to get along in the car with all the long cross country car trips we took as children! Thanks Mom and Dad!

6. She is very stylish! The girl can put an outfit together! If you can't find anything to wear- call Melanie! She will help you! She knows how to shop! I can't seem to find anything on my own anymore...I totally rely on her fashion sense!

5. She is a great friend. Extremely loyal! If you hurt someone she loves...watch out! She is the person you want by your side in any situation!

4. You might not know this, but she loves to be outdoors! She loves to get up in the morning and go hiking or biking! It's true- the girl loves to be dressed up...but she also loves to be in her sweats outside!

3. She loves to serve others! She is constantly helping me with things I can't get done! And with serving she as also learned to share! Finally! We could not share things when we were little, but now we have it down! And she is the first one to say, "what's mine is yours! Except for those boots..." (J/K)

2. In our family, she is the peacemaker. She is the one that everyone wants to talk to and tell all their secrets! It is not a fun family outing without her! I truly believe that she is the glue that holds us all together! I could not live without her! I think Heavenly Father knew that...that is why she came only 14 months after me! I needed her! I still do!

1. She is not only beautiful on the outside, but she is beautiful on the inside. She is kind, smart, caring, loving, and just plain fun! She is all I could ever want and need in a sister! We love you Melanie! Happy Birthday! We hope that you have a great year being 23!