Mitchell, Bradley, and Reece,

I know our family isn’t the type to get all sentimental, but I really wanted to let you three know how much I appreciate each of you.

First off, I want to apologize for all the times I tried to get you in trouble. As your only sister, it is in my job description to be a brat sometimes, to make you do things for me and to make sure you’re staying out of trouble. I always did things out of love; except for the time I bit my arm to try to get Brad in trouble, that was out of spite because he probably stole my barbie and Mitchell and Reece didn’t try to get it back.

Thank you for all the times you were there for me and let me tag along with your friends. I mean, you probably pitched a fit about me coming along, but you let me anyways, so thanks for not making me stay by myself. I remember one time in California when "Monsters Inc." came out and the three of you were going to see the movie at the base theater and I didn’t want to, you encouraged me to come along so that I didn’t have to go over the the neighbor’s house by myself. You all let me hang out with your friends, just like I was one of the guys. You taught me how to be inclusive and understanding with others. You never purposefully left me alone, which was good or bad, depending on the situation.

The four of us have always had each other to count on as friends, especially when we had to move across the country. I could always rely on you to be my friends and play with me when I didn’t know anyone at our new schools. Remember those first few weeks when we moved to Texas and were stuck in that new house together without any neighborhood friends yet? I could count on you to play Nintendo or just hang out with me, mainly because you had no other choice, but I still am lucky that I had you there for me. Because I was around you three so much, I have learned how to deal with chaos and rough housing. I have learned the best way to hold my own, whether it be in a pillow fight on the couch or wrestling on the trampoline. You have always been the three boys who know me better than anyone else and I am grateful for that.

As we have grown up, you have all helped me turn into the woman I am today. I would not be as tough or as open minded if I didn’t have you three to make me be that way. We are all independent, but I can always count on any of you to be there if I ever needed anything. I am blessed to be able to say that I have three brothers that I would stop everything if I needed them. We may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can appreciate each other’s point of view. We are not the closest set of siblings, but I mean really, there are some things about you that I really don’t want to know. However, I think that is what makes our bond so special. You are my three go-to boys when it comes to favors or when I need someone to talk to. You have always been so supportive of me in all of my decisions and I really cannot thank you enough.

As we all start going our separate directions in the next few years, always remember that I am here for you when you need me. You annoy the hell out of me sometimes, but I wouldn’t trade you for anything. I love you boys more than you know.