1. She read to me... fondest memories of The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle.
2. Shared her lolly pop with me (still wondering how Mom allowed that).
3. Let me take her Jetta to a high school dance.
4. Took me to see Top Gun and Sixteen Candles.
5. Used to let me wear her clothes (when I asked... sometimes I didn't, but she could always tell).
6. Married Joe and had Alex, Sam, Jake and Gray.
7. Sends me fun unexpected gifts around the first week of December.
8. Dressed up cats with me.
9. She's understanding and kind to others; gives everyone the benefit of the doubt.
10. She is just perpetually cool.
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Honorable Mention
#11. Accepts cheesy blog tribute as birthday gift and holds no grudges for pesky little sister when personal photos are shared with cyberspace.
