Childhood Web My Sisters

It was fun having three sisters growing up, two older and one younger.

Swimming was always a great time in our own backyard in Modesto, California.

 (My brother in the background)

April was the oldest sister. She was like the "little mom". She always seemed to be looking after us. I remember thinking she was so organized and had everything in her life all planned out. She got really high grades in school and I wanted to be like that.

When I was younger I took baton lessons. April would help me twirl my baton and teach me different tricks. She was also the first that I remember wearing the high heel tap shoes. She wore them with pride and I really wanted to advance to those high heels. She was a great dancer! She taught me patience and a love for caring and serving for others.

This photo shows my sister-in-law Stephanie. I spent lots of time at her house with her kids and my best friend, Jamie; also her sister. She would take us shopping and play games with us. She seemed to really enjoy our company and treated us like adults. I remember being able to go on vacation with her a few times. She seemed to always be laughing at something.



Jen was the second oldest sister. To me she always seemed to be having fun. She had lots of friends and always had something exciting to do. She was adventurous and full of confidence about herself. She inspired me to take drum lessons and to try new things. She was willing to take me and my friend places like the beach or the movies. I remember one time she had taken just me to go see a movie.  Shortly into the movie, she realized that it was not really an appropriate show. She leaned over to me and said she thought we should leave. She didn't ask for her money back, and when we walked out, she thanked me for not getting mad that we left and bought me a cookie from the nearby shop before getting in the car. She was an inspiration to me that we should always stand up for our values.

 Melissa was my younger sister and the one I would say I spent the most time with. She seemed to do and say the silliest things. While there was quite an age gap between us, there were still things that we enjoyed together. We liked the same kind of music and enjoyed playing games together. Melissa joined Mom and I and my brothers as we were clog dancing. She was what we called "a ham" in front of others. She loved to smile and show off with our brother and everyone thought they were so adorable. I also had the opportunity to coach Melissa's soccer team and watch her persevere when so many other people told her she couldn't do it.

All of my sisters have been an inspiration to me in different ways. They have helped to shape who I am by showing me character traits that I have tried to develop in myself. I love them all and am grateful to have them in my life!