Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Ni


This pretty lady is my sister. I think I've mentioned her before. Her name is Tina, but my boys call her Ni - long "i."  I don't know why they decided this should be her name, but it stuck. She lives in California and is a makeup artist. She earns her living making the pretty people...well, pretty. And she's coming home next week!!! I cannot wait. She is one of my best friends. Not only do I love my sister, but I really like her, which is really cool. We don't always see eye to eye on everything, but we recognize that our lives are vastly different, so what works for her, doesn't necessarily work for me. She's three and a half years older than me, but claimed that I'm older since I'm the one with children.  However, she still gets to be the older sister because she lives in the L.A. area and I've heard that crazy city will add at least five years to your age ;)

Here's the best part.  My sister is now an avid knitter and crocheter. Yup folks, she's addicted just like the rest of us and I think it's so cool that I get to share this with her.  She's also learning the important art of packing. You know, the priority of bringing enough yarn. She'll be home for two weeks - when you come across the country, you need to make the trip worth while - so we were texting back and forth last night about what she's bringing:


She's even gone so far as to order yarn and have it shipped to my mom's house so it will be here when she gets here....It's makes a sister so proud!

8 comments:

  1. The first thing I pack for any trip are my projects. And I alway take way too many, because heaven forbid I run out!!!
    Have a lovely time with your sister.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  2. Hooray for family, especially sisters! I have two and they are also my best friends. Sadly I am the only knitter in the bunch, but they feed my yarn addiction so it's okay.
    PS- your sister is stunning!

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  3. I love my sister so I know how you feel, and how nice she is a fellow knitter! I hope you have a fab time with her for two whole glorious weeks!!

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  4. I'm soooOOOOooo happy for you that your sister is coming to visit!!! You know how I love my 2, plus Shirley! :-) I hope you share photos of your time with her. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  5. How wonderful to have your sister home for a few weeks. She is beautiful!

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  6. Now this sounds like fun!!! She must have some fabulous tales to tell coming from LA and being a makeup artist!!! Do keep us posted!! :-D And any makeup tips would be most appreciated too.

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  7. what fun you have in store!!!!! can't wait to hear all about it! (i must live vicariously---I'm an only!)

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  8. Oh my gosh! That is so funny because I actually remember when you first mentioned that you were tutoring her from afar! And it is really, really fantastic that you not only love each other, but you like each other too. I know what you mean and it is an amazing feeling. I hope you enjoy every moment you have with each other. I'm so glad for you! xoxo

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