On Wednesday, October 26, my brother will turn the whopping age of 7. My how the time has flown the last seven years. My brother has taught me many things in life, and for every one of those things I am grateful. Here are some things my brother has taught me:

1. You will always have someone to laugh at you.

It never fails that I can tell a joke or do something ridiculously stupid and my brother laughs at me. Nobody else in the room may find it humorous or entertaining, but my brother will always, always laugh at me.

2. You can pass gas and not be judged.

My brother is the only person in this world that I willingly toot in front of, but it's totally OK because the child always "out toots" me. We may or may not have farting contests sometimes....

3. They are more protective than your dad.

I thought that my future husband would only need my dad's blessing to marry me, but it seems he's going to have to ask my brother for his blessing. This is, of course, if my brother even lets me get married.

4. You always have a best friend.

My brother is 13 years younger than me, but he is my best friend. On days when I need someone to cheer me up or I miss him, all I have to do is Facetime my mom and ask to speak to him. He can always keep me smiling and laughing.

5. There's always someone for you to go on an adventure with.

My brother is a typical boy, always up for anything. If I want to go ride the four-wheeler in a spot where we've never ventured off to, my buddy is right there ready to ride. If I want ice cream at a random time, he's ready to get in the car and go with me.

6. He loves you no matter what.

My brother has seen me at my best and at my worst. He's seen his sissy very happy, but he's also seen her very sad. This boy loves me no matter what I do or what decisions I make.

So, here's to you, brother. My best friend, buddy, little angel, butthead, chicken nugget. I love you more than the stars in the sky and you will always be my "bubba".