Happy 28th Birthday Deedle!!!!!!

It's that time of year again...and by that time of year I mean August. My whole life August has meant one thing...Diana (Deedee) Marie Neumerschitsky's birthday. It was and is a day to be remembered, cherished and most certainly celebrated. Don't you agree?

Now I though about compiling a list of pictures of Dee but then I realized one thing...she hates pictures of herself. Why someone who looks like her would think that way I will NEVER understand, but it's her day and I plan to abide by her rules. Therefore I have compiled something else instead...pictures of things that make me think of my darling sister and why I'm thankful she was born. Let's get this party started shall we? Aight.

The Party "Animal"

Deedee was born to party harder, smarter and better then you. It's a fact. She'll drink you under the table, catch the eye of the hottest guy at the party, dance the night away and some how have all the girls there wanting to be her friend. When I think about partying I think my "animal" of a sister better be there and I better make sure she's got some Jack Daniels on hand to satisfy her thirst. If not I'm not going to have any fun and neither is anybody else there.

Tattoos

It's not just ink...it's art. Whether it's to symoblize her friendships or her daughter she's rocking it on at least half the planes of her body. She makes no apologies and shows them off with pride. Watching her get a dragonfly done on her back inspired me to finally get some ink for my own. Sure it's not even a quarter of the size...but I only have a quarter of her cool.

Hockey/Canucks/Trevor Linden

Deedee can talk hockey shop with the best of them, she'll debate offense vs defense and as long as it's good for her team then it's good for her. Her love for the Vancouver Canucks is only surpassed by her love for Mr. Canuck himself, Trevor Linden. Look at the man...can you blame her? Thank God they signed him for another year or Deedee might have broken Nonis's legs. Oh and I double dog dare you to tell her you're a Flames fan...come on...do it.

Pop Culture

If it's popular culture then you best be knowing that my girl knows it. I love that I can call her and debate Angelia vs Jennifer, what Lohan is up to now and the latest hollywood spawn. She's got a handle on music, movies, books, television shows and all things that are worth remembering. Some people think it's a waste of time, Dee understands its about knowledge of the people. Also my girl get's Entertainment Weekly...by far the best magazine ever produced. Even better... she lets me have it when she's done.

Last...but obviously not least...

Emma

Deedee is Mom to one of the most beautiful human beings ever produced. Being Mom is just one of the spectrums of her personality but one of the parts I am the most proud of her for. Emma has brought nothing but joy, laughter and love into my life and I cannot imagine having that little voice calling me "Auntie Shauna". Yes that girl is the best of both her parents and it shows on her face. But when she giggles, when her dimples flash, when she posses for the camera or when she's giving me her "I'm soooo not impressed with you face" I swear I'm seeing her mother 20 years ago. It a amazes me that there could actually be two woman that cool on the planet and that I get to be related to both of them.

Ladies and Gentleman raise your glass and toast to one of the finest people I know. She is smart, sassy, oh so sexy and a joy to behold...my sister Diana...the person who reminds me of everything cool. Love you girl and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!