I'm terrible!

Ok, so my sister-in-law's birthday was on Tuesday and I HONESTLY thought I already posted a birthday tribute! I was doing the dishes this afternoon and it dawned on me that I didn't, so Heather, I'm sorry! I honestly thought I already posted it! :-) What a crazy, busy week it has been. So, here's to my wonderful sister-in-law, Heather!!
Oh, Heather, Heather, Heather...where do I start??? My respect and love for Heather runs so deep that words will never be enough to accurately convey my feelings for her. The obvious would be to start with how Heather opened their home up to Taylor and I last year for several months and allowed us to join her sweet family for quite some time. It was definitely a time of sweet and wonderful memories. Living at their house was such a great thing for me in regards to preparing for motherhood. Heather is such an amazing mom--I LOVED watching, learning, and soaking in all of her great examples of being a mother. I cannot even tell her enough about how many times I thought of her or was reminded of her or did the things she did when Isaac was born. I found myself saying "oh, well Heather did this," or "this is how Heather did it," SEVERAL times!
Heather is one of the most real, genuine, and down to earth persons I know! I LOVE IT. I know I can always tell Heather what I think and she will do the same in return. I trust Heather, I love her, I respect her, I admire her, I think the world of her, and I consider her a sister.

I am a better person because I know Heather, as is everyone who comes in contact with her. She is talented, beautiful, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, church member, and friend. I love you so much Heather---you hold such a special place in my heart that no one could change or replace. You have no idea how much you have influenced me by simply being who you are! Happy (Belated) Birthday!!!