Happy Birthday!

Written by guest author, and favorite older sister, Krystal Trapnell

Sweet! Heather gave me her login name and password three months ago when we were waiting for little Kalia to be born. Who would've thought I would remember it now?

Today is Heather's birthday, and since I have known her longer than anyone besides my parents, I feel that I am an expert when it comes to all things Heather. Here are some of my favorite things about my sister:

1. She is irresistable. Boys have always loved her and would do anything to catch her eye. It worked out nicely for me, because those boys always had friends...
2. She loves the finer things of life. Anytime I see something luxurious (a fancy hotel or a gourmet meal) I think Heather would love this.
3. She is very thoughtful--she loves doing nice things for those she loves and is a great friend.
4. She is incredibly talented--by far my favorite person to sing with--and isn't shy about sharing her many abilities.
5. She is so much fun. All of you reading this know that this is true. She lights up a room when she walks into it, and makes everything a little more fun.

Some of my favorite memories of Heather:

1. "Certain volumes for certain songs" in our 1987 Nissan Maxima. Especially "Strawberry Wine" and "Independent Love Song."
2. Sleeping naked on rainy nights (in the same room--in bunkbeds).
3. Getting dressed up for basketball/volleyball games. "When you look good, you play good."
4. One time I was rushing to class at PVHS, late, and I took a corner a little too quickly, smashing into someone rushing the other way. It was Heather. We seemed to have that "sister connection" even when we couldn't see each other.
5. Sitting with her at Tara's championship basketball game (which they won!) and cheering our hearts out for the Panthers. We lived our dream through Tara, and it was so much fun to do together (probably my favorite sister memory of Tara, too).

Heather and I haven't lived in the same house for almost 10 years now, and our lives have changed so much. I never would've thought she'd be in Hawaii and I'd be in Florida and we'd only get to see each other once or twice a year. But as I get older, my love for her grows stronger, and I am anxiously awaiting the day we both move a lot closer to home. I love you Heather. Happy birthday!