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My Little Brother's A Teenager

Milestone in our home this week, my little brother became a teenager on Thursday. Now I could say James is the greatest little brother I have ever had and he is, ( he is also the only brother I have) Just kidding, James is fantastic brother we often get along though not without our disagreements. I remember Mom telling me the story of how when James was born and I went to see him, I loved going down to the nursery and looking through the window at him, however I wanted the pink baby (the girl baby next to him.)  It makes for a good story now and the picture below is proof that I loved my new brother.
                                                              Holding James At The Hospital

 James and I have always had a pretty close relationship and I have my parents to thank for that. They have and do make James and I work at our friendship. Not that we don't fight or we didn't have that ruff patch where I couldn't stand him being next to me. We often argue and we often say mean comments to one another. However, I feel like we do have fun memories together, that we work at spending time together and we do enjoy each others company.
 I must say that James is often more patient and forgiving in our relationship. He brings me coffee on rough days, Hugs me all the time, even in public and even if I don't want it. He brings me flowers to my desk when I am swamped with homework to brighten my day. I am pretty lucky to have him for a sibling.
                                                Me and baby James
                                                     He looks like a baby doll!
                                                      We were both so little 


                                                When we discovered hiking in flip flops 
                                                                 doesn't work 
                                                            Proof we do love each other
When I said we should go
for a run in the rain  

  I had a hard time choosing pictures for the last segment we have had so many crazy adventures. I am so proud of the man James is turning into he has begun civil air patrol and he looks sharp in his uniform, he also is crazy genius when it comes to inventing gadgets and things.  He is super smart when it comes to anything science and he has progressed super far on his trumpet these last few years. Here are some super dapper pictures of him.
                                                                He has always been a 
                                                                           charmer
                                                                I love this one Hunter P
                                                                             took 
                                                            James bringing me flowers
                                                                      CAP blues 
                                                                More of him at CAP

We may not have the best relationship always, however we are still working on it. We love each other and we have each other's back. Here is to many more adventures!

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  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    I am so glad that the two of you are close. That kind of relationship is a gift to be treasured always. I love you both.

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