Sisters.

Tonight we celebrated my sister, Debbie's birthday at my sister Barb's house. We threw in a shout-out to Hannah's birthday and Mother's Day while we were at it. Oh how I love my sisters.

They are so funny. Really. I tease them that they are old ladies. They are compared to me being five years younger. We wandered around the house and yard to capture a picture of us three, very comical with Sergio (Andy) following us to snap the photo. The pics are on Deb's camera, otherwise I would be sharing.  I literally pushed both of them over with a nudge and they rolled over in the grass, laughing. Priceless.

The night was enjoyed with Kiley and Erich getting ready to depart for a Cruise to the Caribbean for the week and little Grayson who I'm a magnet for taking his picture. So adorable. LOVE him. Deb and Scott, TJ, Barb and Ben and Andy and I and our girl crew enjoyed a few hours together, so easy. Comfort. No small talk, just us. Hannah gave kids rides around the block in her "car". We all hung out and had a wonderful meal, steak on the grill followed with aunt Barbie's famous Kuegel and aunt Debbie's Caesar Salad. I brought a batch of gourmet cupcakes, only three were eaten. Really, family?  Should have just purchased 6 instead of 12! Oh well, I guess my diet starts Monday.

Party broke up and it was my sisters left.  We put 6 + 2 candles in the cake for Deb and sang Happy Birthday to her. We told her to count the candles and she laughed out loud when she realized we were pretending she was 62! Seriously, so kid-like silly to prank her. And so happy. I guess you never outgrow the kids in you. What a genuine Giddy-like feeling.

We ended the evening singing to our beloved Karen Carpenter. How we adored her, especially my sisters who grew up with their hair brush microphones, singing in the shag carpeted bedroom. Thinking for one small moment that they were Karen.

Happy Birthday sweet sister who had to drink out of a Red Neck wine glass tonight. So proud. Love you.