Happy Birthday Crystal

May 21, 1980. That was the day I officially lost my status as "youngest" in the Suderman family. It was a sad day for me. I remember it all too well.....It was +40 in the shade. We got the phone call from dad saying that "she" had arrived. I had a gamut of emotions running through my mind. I was not too sure that this would be all good. Was I going to lose all the attention in the family? Do I still have a purpose or a place in this house hold? Soon it was clear to me. I may have lost of position as youngest, but that just gave me a higher, more adventurous purpose. To prove to all that "middle" was better. Middle meaning "center", I had power over this little being.

As cute as she was, she had her own way of doing things. Like for instance. Fashion. This is what Crystal thought that people wore to the Co-ops store, I guess. You go cocaine cowgirl!!!






















So with all my apprehensions of having a new sister enter our world, it ended up being alright. She was very SPECIAL, had her own way of doing things. As she grew, it became more of a game to me of what I could all make this kid do. She tolerated A LOT!!!
















Crystal not only got the brains in the family, but the good hair too.





Well Crystal, I have enjoyed so many adventures with you and wish that I could be there to take you on a adventurous birthday Russian style. Well I am not there in body, but in spirit, heck ya!!!! I will be thinking of you this birthday weekend and will have a drink in your honor, maybe even two. Crystal, you are so loved and so missed. Happy birthday my baby sis and thanks for making me the "center" of the Suderman family.