Maranda, Nana, JeanAnn - Mid to late 80's
Maranda - Christmas 2007Today, my beautiful sister, Maranda "Mer", reaches a milestone...30 years! She's not only my sister, but one of my favorite people on the planet. I was four-years-old, when Mer entered the world. I loved her immediately and wanted to keep her...until she turned two and then I was willing to donate her to the nearest Humane Society. Just kidding...sort of. By the time I reached college, our friendship grew, and today my middle sister is truly one of my very best friends.
Happy Birthday Mer...I love you!
Here are 30 fun facts about Maranda and a song to honor her special day.
- Like her son Jack, Maranda started talking early
- She had a short temper when she was a little girl and was quick to put a pushy photographer in his place.
- Before she was born, I wanted to name her Henrieta after my favorite character on New Zoo Review.
- She has one of the brightest most beautiful smiles you will ever see
- She's a senior citizen magnet...I'm serious, anyone older than 55 adores her
- She earned the nickname Mer after our youngest sister JeanAnn could only pronounce Mermer instead of Maranda.
- She's a fun and loving mother
- Maranda has a great sense of humor---she's witty and quick with one-liners
- She could mother a lamp post--she's so nurturing
- She is a compassionate wife
- She's a lover of animals
- She's quite crafty
- She's a wonderful home decorator
- She's a great cook, especially of PA Dutch foods
- She mimics the best PA Dutch Accent I have ever heard
- She loves to read
- She was bald until she was two and then grew gorgeous wavy blond hair
- Her laugh is infectious
- She's loyal
- She's got a great imagination
- When we were kids she had several imaginary friends
- A tad dramatic, she killed off one of her imaginary friends by the name of Hobby Dinkerson, poor hobby succumbed to lock-jaw...I think Mer was about 3 when that happened.
- Her decorating style is country cottage
- She reads countless books to her son, Jack
- She throws great birthday parties
- She's a lover of chocolate
- Wal-Mart is her second home
- She keeps me informed on the latest celebrity news
- She's got an artistic streak and draws and writes well
- She is a HUGE fan of the show Golden Girls.
6 comments:
Thank you so much for the funny and very touching post...the only thing that could've made my birthday any better would be sharing it with you, Dr. N, and the kiddos. I love and miss you all and thank you for singing to me this afternoon. You guys always out-do yourselves!!!
I was cool with turning 30. I starting getting a little sad when I turned 31...now I can't believe it, I'm 35! Really getting close to the big 40 now. Happy Birthday! You look great Maranda.
What a sweet tribute to your sister. Hope all is well in Athens. Take care, Julie
There is NOTHING like a great sister, is there!
Very sweet! ~ jb///
Another thing we have in common: great sisters!! :) This was really fun to read! She seems like a super special girl! :)
My sis Trish will be 30 in April - this gave me some great ideas to honor her! :)
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