My Sister, My Best Friend, Forever

Today is Rachael's Birthday. She would have been 29. I wanted to have more time for this blog but all the summer activity with the kids, it has made it hard. I just want to say how much I love her. I remember so many of her birthdays where I was jealous of her many gifts. Me: "Mummy, when I am 13 you better get me something as special!". "Mummy, when I am 16 you better get me something as special!" Mummy lived up to this. I only wish that today I could say, "Mummy, when I am 29 you can get me something as special!" But this ended years ago. I now only wish I could talk to my sister once more, hug her once more, see her once more. I love her, more than words can describe as they are limited. I love her, truly love her, and I look forward to the day when I will see her again.

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Star Wars Birthday Party

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And the Fun Begins

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Mr. and Mrs. John Benham!!!

This is the moment we have both been waiting for for years! It was perfection. Nothing short of magical. We had quite a bit of time after getting ready, there were so many emotions, so happy I laughed, so happy I cried. I love these photos and am so happy that every moment was captured. Can't wait to see the professional ones! Waiting for the go ahead It's time!! Everyone ready t...

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