Meet my sister's

I have had a few comments from some of you on the wittiness of my sisters and the sisterhood feeling in general. I know I talk about my lovely array of sisters often and decided I would introduce them all so you can put a face and a name together. First, there are six Belcher children. Five girls and one lonely boy. I'm just talking about the girls today.

The oldest of the Belcher girls is Ronda. This picture is of Ronda, her husband Shane and their youngest daughter Romey. Ronda is two and half years older than me. I spent many years mad at her because she seems to be able to do ANYTHING with ease. Now that I'm older and wiser I look up for to her and try to be like her in so many ways. Ronda served a mission in Urugauy. She played varsity Basketball as a Freshman. She plays the trumpet, grinds her own wheat, bakes her own bread, teaches spanish at a community college and a pre-school, Takes her children on two hour bike rides every summer day, does fun, creative things with her kids and is a the RS president to boot. We like to spend time chatting on the phone and philosophizing together. Ronda, has four beautiful daughters. They live in Omaha, NE and I miss her horribly. She is a good friend and an even better sister. I wish we could live by eachother. Maybe some time in our lives we will live by eachother again.

The next sister (after me, I'm the second oldest, then our brother Paul is the third.) is Cynthia Christine. AKA Cindy. is the fourth of six kids. A tough spot to be in if you ask me. Cindy lives in Utah with her husband kurt and their cute little boy AJ. Cindy just announced that she is expecting her second child in April. (Yeah!) Cindy is five years younger than me, and ten times funnier and wittier than all of us. She is gifted in the art of Charity and kindness. Cindy is very compassionate and cries with people when they are in pain or sorrow, even if she doesn't know them.She is a good listener and is a pretty savvy judge of character. Cindy is the only one of us who can play the piano. She loves animals and has two sweet kitties. Cindy loves to have fun and be with friends.Cindy has a phenomenal laugh! She always is doing fun things with her son and husband. She is a wonderful Mother and is so patient and attentive to AJ. Since Cindy was five years younger than me, we didn't do much together except fight when we were younger. (sorry about that Cindy) Then since we have been grown up, we have never lived by eachother. Maybe Chad and I will move back to utah someday and then I'll get to spend more time with Cindy and her cute little family. I certainly have a lot to learn from her. (Sorry Cindy, I couldn't find a picture on my computer of you, Kurt and AJ.)

Next in line is Alaina. I am nine years older than her. I can remember the day she was born. We woke up to hear the exciting news that she was born in the van on the way to the hospital. I guess the fifth child had to make a spectacular entrance into the world to make an impression. I have spent the most time with Alaina in my adult years than with any of my other sisters. Alaina lived with Chad and I in Utah while she went to school for Massage Therapy. And now she lives two hours away from me with her husband and their 1 year old son, milo. I feel so lucky that I have her close by. We get to do things together and spend time goofing around when our husbands travel for work. Alaina is so nice and friendly. She is never critical or judgemental, she just gives understanding and kind words of encouragement. She is always happy and fun to be around. She is a great mother and aunt. My kids love her and Milo. (and Roland too.)

Last but not least is Cherie. I am ten years older than Cherie. I remember the day she was born too. My grandma told us it was a girl and I looked at Ronda and said, "You can have Alaina, now I have MY OWN baby!" I really thought Cherie was all mine. I tell her she was my first child. Cherie just got hitched this summer. She was a beautiful bride. Cherie has one more year left at BYU for herself, her husband has a few more than that I think. Cherie is probably the most studious, and intelligent of us all. She is very witty. Cherie was in Love with Harry Potter, before she met Eli. She also loves Jane Austen. And many other literary characters. Cherie will be the third English Major to come from the Belchers. (Ronda and I being the other two.) I haven't spent much time with Cherie in adult years, (mostly because I have been waiting for her to enter them). Now that she is a wife and will be a mother (we're taking bets on when that will be.) It will be fun to get to know her on a whole new level.

So folks, there you have it. All my sisters. Aren't they GORGEOUS! I am so lucky to have sisters. They are my best friends and don't let me get away with any of my crap. They love me enough to tell me hard things that may hurt my feelings, but will ultimately make me a better person. They are the only people who have known me my whole life and thus know all sides of me. I can't wait for our first sister's weekend next year!!! Woo-hoo!! It will be a blast. I miss you all. (Except Alaina, I don't miss you at all, see you at the Ape Caves!)