Happy 18th birthday Cade! This a post dedicated to the wonderfulness that is my little brother. If you aren't Cade or don't care to read this, then don't. Leave now. But if you want to see me be a little mushy or read about how great Cade is keep going.
I am still in shock that you turned eighteen yesterday. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?! You should still be twelve! Just learning to pass the sacrament. Or even fourteen so excited about taking Drivers Ed. This eighteen, junior in high school nonsense needs to stop! You're growing up, and I don't approve!
Cade. We may have had rough times. You may have once rolled car windows up on my friends, ignored me, tackled me, and I'm sure there is more...but the truth is I don't know what I'd do without you. You make everyday so much better. You are so smart. SO SMART! And it is great to watch you do so well in school. You are so funny! Man, I honestly can't say I have ever met anyone who can make me laugh like you do. You truly have a gift when it comes to making others happy. You make everyone laugh. There isn't a person out there who you can't make smile. It takes a lot of talent and love to do that. You're so talented. You have such a gift when you get out on that stage. You take on the role of whatever person you're acting and become that person. You can sing too. And always manage to steal the show with your sweet personality and winning charm. I can't forget to mention how incredibly forgiving you are. You truly are a fantastic person. People can do whatever they want to you, but you will always give them a second chance without a second thought. There is so much I can learn from you. You really are a great example. You've always been so righteous and so strong. Never afraid to stand up for what you believe in even when everyone else is against you. You're turning into quite the fantastic person. I am so thankful that we are as close as we are.
The truth is I'm gonna miss you kiddo. It may feel like I'm at college for you, but I will miss chatting with you everyday. I'm sorry that I will miss your last high school plays, choir concerts, MR. RHS, and who knows what else. I hope you know that those mean so much to me. That I love supporting you, because I know that you're great. Don't let Rigby High get you down. There is so much more to life than this. So much. You'll be great. Enjoy the time while you can, life really does go so quickly. I know I won't be here to see you off on your own mission, but I know you'll do great. You're going to be a great missionary. You have such a strong testimony and get along so well with people. I know there are people waiting for you to share the gospel with them. Love you knucklehead and happy birthday!
Cassie thank you so much. I love you so so so so so so so so so much and I am truly grateful to have you as my sister. There is no person I'd rather have for an older sister. Well Amelia Earhart might be cool, but from what I hear she's a worse driver than you. All joking aside I truly do appreciate you Cass. You're going to do so incredible on your mission. I know that because you're so spiritually tuned the Lord will bless and love you throughout your mission and your life. I cannot wait until you and I will be able to relate our stories to one another about our experiences in the mission field. You are the greatest example to me that I could ever want. I have learned so much from you about being a good person. I really have. You're the best sister in the world.
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