30 Reasons Why My Sister Rocks {Even If She Is 30}

She's awesome. She's a Leap Year Baby. She's 30. So what? She's Erin Allender {well...Kennedy, but who really changes their name these days?}

1. She's the Life of the Party

Who cares if it's your party, her party, or no party at all. If there's one thing Sis understands...it's how to have a good time.

2. That face.

Yeah, she rocked bangs for a good long time. Yeah, she insisted on wearing stirrup pants through 5th grade {no jeans, please}. But look at that face. She does what she wants.

3. Chip Buffet

Oh, you don't know what kind of chip you want? No worries. Erin coined the phrase Chip Buffet for that exact purpose.

4. She's a Great Dog Mom

She loves her dog to a point that others may consider inappropriate. At the end of the day, you'll never say, "That dog has a bad life." She's a great dog mom.

5. She Recommends the BEST Books

I don't have time to waste time reading stuff that's not awesome. Lucky for me...Erin likes to do that kind of thing. She reads all the time. She finds the best books. Thanks to this ability, I haven't read something I didn't like in about 5 years.

6. She's Met Father Christmas

Sure, to you this might just be a drunk elderly gentleman in a crummy Indiana bar. But we know the truth. This is the real Father Christmas. His legend lives on. And Erin met him face to face.

7. She's Got Moves

You wanna dance? K good, because she does too. It's ideal.

8. She Got A Tattoo From A Man In A Top Hat

9. She Can Draw Trees

Eat your heart out Bob Ross. This one should have her own PBS special.

10. She's Kind To Gingers

She's got a touch of red in her perfect, shiny hair...and such, she is compassionate to the world's ginger population. {She even married one.}

11. She's An Affectionate Older Sister

I always grew up knowing she loved me.

12. She's Conquered the Spinning Tea Cups

Dizzy? No way. She's been to Disney and showed the Cups who the real boss is.

13. She Co-Founded the SFO

SFO=Special Friends Olympics. A long standing tradition that only America's greatest, most groomed athletes understand.

14. Summer's Are More Fun With Her

Do you think summer is fun. Sure you do. But you really don't know what you're missing. Erin thrives in summer. Every summer is more fun when spent with this one.

15. She Knows Romance

One time she was asked, "Do you know what would make this day better?"

Her answer: "Ice Cream."

His answer: An engagement ring.

16. She's Got A Healthy Fear Of Water

So she calls it a "Drowning Device." So what? She's never drowned on her own watch. And I don't think she ever will.

17. When Her Hair Blows It's Magical

This is a great photo. Except for one thing: My face. Actually...my whole presence messes it up. When the wind catches Erin's perfect mane...magic.

18. She Takes Turns

Growing up she always made sure things were even. Never..."Hey, little sis, push me on the swing. Then, when you're done...I'll ride the swing, and you can push."

19. She Nails The Christmas Card Thing

One word: Precious.

20. She Loves Cats

This kitten grew up to be called "Lucifer." She resides in the basement. She hates the light of day and will hiss at you for looking at her the wrong way. Yet, Erin can still find it in her hear to love her.

21. She's The Best on Black Friday

22. She's Kissed the Blarney Stone

23. She Smokes A Mean Cigar

Some people think cigars are unflattering. She makes it sexy.

24. She Loves the Fam

25. She's a Superb Nicknamer

She nicknamed Derek Smith, Mr. Bear. And it stuck like white on rice.

26. She's Jason Mraz's Biggest Fan

Via jasonmraz.com

Oh, that sweet voice. If not for Erin, I would never have found it.

27. She's Been Employed As A Christmas Tree Shaper

A whole summer of getting tan, listening to books on tape and cutting trees with machetes. If that doesn't make you hard core I don't know what does.

28. She Teaches Kids to Read and Stuff

Sure, the occasional kid might be trapped in the play oven, poop their pants, or tell her she should ask Santa for a hair brush...but these kids leave her presence knowing how to read good and do other stuff good too. Oh, and she takes flawless yearbook photos.

29. She Can Entertain In Her Sleep

I grew up down the hall from her. She'd wake up talking if you went to the bathroom and heard the toilet flush. As we got older, she'd actually come to my room. I'd wake up and find her staring down at me. Just watching, in her sleep. Creepy.

Now, she's married off, and I get to read all about all the entertaining things she has to say. I'm glad he finds it amusing.

30. She Loves Her Little Sis

Really. How could you not think this is one of the greatest people in the world?