Names

Never forget, you're named Jill because you have a brother Jack!

Love you very much Jill! Happy Birthday!

Jack, Kris, Ian and Emily

Population Growth

Braces...

Remember all those nights driving all the way to Winchester to visit the orthodontist? You and I with Dad driving, fighting route 3 traffic to get home... and Dad singing "Elvira". Week after week after week, and just when we reach the promised land - Retainers - the orthodontist has a stroke. Still have nights when I wake up in a cold sweat with those lyrics in my head - Giddy Up Oom Poppa Omm Poppa Mow MowGiddy Up Oom Poppa Omm Poppa Mow MowHeigh-ho Silver, away

How do you get past something like that?

Happy Birthday Jill!

Happy Birthday Jill!! My how time flies! I still remember you playing on the other side of the fence in Billerica when Maureen and I were punished for visiting Grammy. While you probably don't remember it as clearly, I can assure you that Maureen was responsible for the entire incident!

Happy Birthday from John

Hi Jill -

I remember our time in Carlisle and was thinking about your graduation from Concord-Carlise. A big day and who knew where you were headed. I didn't and, I guess, neither did you. Along came Zachary and moving back to Carlisle.

It was a wonderful time to have the two of you with us. It gave us a special bond with Zach - the "Z" Trail, trips through the park, the beavers and, of course, our bridge. I remember the opening ceremony and Mike carrying the American flag.

Also parties by the pool, dinners on the porch, and you always at my left side. We had dogs everywhere. Courtney nipping your friend and Zoe and Noelle escaping to the woods.

After some time in a wandering pattern you settled into Bay Bank and robbery. What a way to get noticed! But not usually recommended.

We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. You've survived mergers and come out ahead. And proud of how you and Mike have merged families. Look how far you have come in so few years. The road ahead is full of good things for you.

Happy Birthday and lots of love,

John/Pops

Happy Birthday Again!

Love "Goose"

Dear Jill,
Welcome to the 40's :)
I hope you know how loved you are. We are all so blessed to have you in our life. You are such an amazing woman.
I wanted to do a "40" list....so here are 40 things, quotes, memories, words.....for you today!

1. Bless you, my darling, and remember you are always in the heart - oh tucked so close there is no chance of escape - of your sister. ~Katherine Mansfield
2. baby sister
3. the olan mills model shots
4. beautiful
5. Sisters are different flowers from the same garden. ~Author Unknown
6. fabulous auntie
7. godmother to kellyn
8. scary how much katie is like you.....scary let me tell you ;)
9. the goose nickname....
10. your late night parties by the pool...when i had to come out and be the adult
11. your visit to North Adams....remember that? When you were out and had some fun and locked me out of my room and I was worried...only to find you in a dead sleep....and you ruined "Jack" the white teddy bear....remember that?
12. my maid of honor
13. you ate the chocolate on easter morning and were quite a mess.....when you were little? Now I know where Johnny gets his chocolate obsession ;)
14. Feliz Navidad
15. Swimming in Peter's Pond
16. Our fights growing up.....yep I think I still have scars from those nails ;)
17. You found true love....and I'm so happy.
18. great mother.
19. How do people make it through life without a sister? ~Sara Corpening
20. Baby hogger ;)
21. Jilly Willy Wonker
22. Of two sisters one is always the watcher (me), one the dancer (you). ~Louise Glück
23. Makes a YUMMY lasagna :)
24. hard worker
25. successful
26. Roller skating queen.....well, you used to be ;)
27. friend
28. A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. ~Marion C. Garretty
29. mean margarita maker :)
30. barbies
31. generous, kind, giving
32. Sisters share the scent and smells - the feel of a common childhood. ~Pam Brown
33. blessed
34. loved
35. adored
36. the hair snarls.....do you remember waiting in line for our detangling torture??? YIKES!
37. Downtown Disney.....electric lemonades......tattoos :)
38. childhood
39. Fabulous
40. and Forty :)

There are and have been many miles between.....but not in my heart. In my heart, there is you, my sister, my friend. God gave me you for a sister....his plan, not mine....I could not have done any better myself. I thank him everyday for you Jill.

God bless you!
Happy Happy Birthday sister!

Love, Maureen