Happy 18th Mel-Mel!

To my beautiful blonde and leggy youngest sister, 

(nice photo bomb, will.) 

Lover of puppies and kitties and all that is good in the world,

Who is seven years younger than me and yet a few inches taller (not bitter or anything),

I hope you have a great birthday! Sorry we can't be there, but I hope you know that we miss you and are thinking of you.

I'm so excited to see what this year has in store for you. Graduating high school. Heading off to play soccer and start your college years. Proud of you, and love you lots, Melanie!