A few days ago, we celebrated Chelsea's birthday by having 11 of her friends over to our house for a party. We love having parties and so I woke up excited to have this party for Chelsea. But, there was definitely something (someone) missing. I was very aware of the absence and honestly, it saddened me to know that Chelsea would no longer celebrate her birthdays with her sister.
Lexi was always an important part of Chelsea's birthday parties and it makes me smile proudly when I remember how Chelsea included Lexi in all her birthday activities and how proud Chelsea was to have all of her friends meet her sister Lexi. I love remembering how Chelsea would help Lexi unwrap her birthday or Christmas gifts and how Chelsea would hold them up for Lexi to see and then place them in her lap until Lexi was surrounded by all her gifts.
I know there will be many more "special days" that will be different because Lexi is not here. But, I am thankful for the pictures we have that will remind Chelsea of her special bond with her sister. These are some of my favorite pictures of them on birthdays and at Christmas as Chelsea lovingly includes Lexi in it all.
The girls celebrate their birthdays together in 2010. I love the look here that Chelsea gives to Lexi as Chelsea glances over her shoulder to make sure that Lexi sees the candles and is aware that everyone is singing happy birthday to BOTH of them.
Although not the best picture, this is one of my favorite pictures because Chelsea was so PROUD to show off Lexi to all of her friends at Chelsea's 7th tea party birthday. Chelsea was so happy to take this picture with her sister. 
Christmas 2009: Chelsea empties Lexi's stocking, making sure to show everything to Lexi.
Lexi surrounded by the gifts that Chelsea has piled in her lap.
I love the expression that Lexi has here. She seems rather bored and unimpressed with the things that Chelsea is pulling out of her stocking.
Chelsea helping Lexi unwrap a Christmas present.
These are all such precious pictures of sweet Lexi!! Chelsea the best big sister to sweet Lexi, even sharing her birthday (that's big)!
ReplyDeleteMattie Sue said something yesterday that I thought I would share. 'I bet Chelsea's sister is playing tag with Jesus right now.' Totally out of the blue.
Love to the family!