Funny thing.. I was just checking out my counter stats and looking around at where my hits were commingm from and one person was searching for key words "pictures of sue at home naked" and he got my site..NO THER ARE NO PICTURES OF ME NAKED HERE..or anywhere for that matter...that I know of anyways.....
Anyhow, long story short it brought him to an old post and probably my most favourite one..so I thought I'd re-post it, althought I do realize it's waaaaaaay past my birthday, but it's the kind of post that gives me the good ol' warm fuzzies!

MAY 15 2002
Today's topic tuesday topic: Sue (me)

In honor of my birthday, I have asked each member of my family to say a few words about me. And this is what they had to say:

"Hi Susiannah, I've been thinking all day about your birthday since you mentioned your desire for my memories of that incredible occassion .........................
I do remember that we were rather surprised , and delighted, to discover I was pregnant so soon after Lucas' first birthday .......we were sort of in 'the planning' stage, but suddenly there was no need ! I always knew I was pregnant when dizziness prevailed . I loved being pregnant and was one of the lucky few who feel absolutely fabulous throughout. Although I did all the usual pre-natal excercising. I did gain more weight with you than your siblings, about 25 pounds .............I refused to ever weigh more than Edward!
As you know, the last ultrasound demonstrated that you were to be a boy .......... possibly Morgan Kenneth (as in Ken Watkins) A stupid ad for TIDE or some laundry detergent that involved a boy (dirty) called Morgan made us have second thoughts. However, Susannah was always a favorite name - I had a great-grandmother by that name, and one of our favorite British actresses at the time was Susannah York. Some seious consideration was also given to Francesca (Italian for Francis) and Mercedes was a definite. Your birth date was predetermined because the labour was to be induced ( we lived too far away for my history of speedy deliveries) ..............the 15th of May sounded great to us.
Gilbert Lesperance drove me to the hospital in time for the 7am start to the induction ...IV running etc. Daddy came after he was assured that Lorraine Denis was well installed at home with your brothers and sister. It's sort of a slow procedure to get the labour process in motion, but once I had arrived at 3cm (after about 6 hours of not much happening)..................delivery (under the guidance of Dr Paul Smith) followed in about 5 minutes. Daddy was there to see you first! A quick delivery with NO stitches...... oh yes, in case you were thinking I was incredibly stalwart .......... I had an epi-dural about half-way through the morning! You were so sweet and tiny and smelled so delicious. Daddy loved telling Dr Wong that he was wrong!
Once we were all back in my room, Daddy went home to check on the family and returned later. In fact we went home on day 2! You were nicely jaundiced by that time, and had daily nude sunbaths in Lucas' bed for the next week. No problem with us bonding ...........we are joined at the hip forever !!!!! You preferred being with and/or on Mommy and I was really adept at doing housework and every other activity with you sitting happily on my hip or in a backpack.. You were just the sweetest little girl .........my favorite tangible memory is the family video of you swinging the kitten, standing in a pile leaves, and asking Daddy "is this
cute???. You loved all our animals and in fact did a great deal of "animal role-playing' throughout your childhood ----- always hopping and even running about on all-fours, asking us to guess who you were. Your favorite in those days was a bunny . We all remember the Easter morning you hid under a box in the living room, waiting for everyone to get up and discover the Easter bunny ..except we didn't and slept far too late for the bunny who had been hiding since 5am!
I'm assuming these remembrances are for use today ...otherwise I could go on forever .. so many memories "Mommy, I can't sleep ..(this needs to be in tiny-tiny print) well. you know the rest of the conversation.
Thank goodness you promised to be 5 forever
HA P P Y B I R T H D A Y TO US !!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU SUSIANNAH "
-Nancy, mummy


" I find that over the years I have grown closer and closer to you. I think that we are on the same
wavelenght for many things in the world, and share the same opinions on many different topics.
I love the way you laugh, the way you focus so much on our family, your generous attitute, your
amazing artistic talents, your open attitute towards trying new things (like when we first went
go-karting) - as long as it is with us. You and I get along wonderfully, and for that, who could ask
more.
Your brother who loves you"
-Chris, oldest brother


" I was going to say that you were like the little sister I never had but
honestly I think of you more like a friend (which is better than a little
sister in my mind!) that I am always happy to see or to talk with. I do not
feel that 8 years separate us, either you are very mature or I am very
immature! You make me laugh a lot, you are one of the most caring person I
know and I really love you. You are one of a kind and that makes you very
lovable...Getting along with you and your family makes me love your brother
even more."
-Isabelle, sister-in-law


" When I think of us as kiddies, I remember all those times we played Little Adventurers (my personal Favorite), Barbie(now they all look like lesbians with their chopped off hair,markered green!) and how whenever we played something like Monopoly you could so easily be bribed with a cookie in exchange for Park Place. You were always such a sweet girl. When we got out that old audio cassette a few years ago (you know the one), whenever I hear your little voice "mommie, PANTS,PANTS,mommie...sniff,sniff" it makes me laugh and wish I could just pick up that little girl and squish her with love. I agree with mom that the video clip of you with the kitten is another award winning moment!! (everyone here at the internet cafe now thinks I am nuts because I keep either laughing out loud or getting all teary!)
You used to be so quiet, and I could never understand how everyone (friends, teachers, parents)always saying how funny you were. But you really are so much fun Susie, that I know that anytime spent with you will be filled with laughs (and burps, if I am lucky. so few other people appreciate that!!).
I am always grateful when we switch roles and you "big sister" me, by doing my makeup,hair,and wardrobe for me before I go out. I really am a lucky girl to have you for my sister!
This birthday had made me realize just how much you have grown up and makes me a little sad that I havent been there for a lot of it. You should be so proud when you read what everyone has
written about you Susie, I dont know too many people that can have such nice things said about them - and have them all be true! I look forward to doing lots of catching up on these past years - I am so lucky to have such a loving, funny, caring, generous, and of course stylish Sister.
I love you so much sister Sue, happy birthday. "
-Aimee, big sister


"My sister Sue... without writing a book ( which I could easily do about my
sis), you have been one of my best friends and someone I can always count
on. During the last year ( which wasn't one of my best) you kept me up (and
out of a wheelchair, "no don't lift that!!!), during a time which could have
been a lot rougher had you not been there for me. I am eternally grateful
for that even though it often didn't seem like it. You are one of the most
generous, caring, and good-natured people that I have ever known and if
anyone (and everyone does, but you most of all) deserves to be happy it is
you my sista Sue. It makes me happy and proud to have you as my sister and
to be able to go out and do things together, share the same friends, go to
the same shows/bars, never with the shame the some people have (ugh there's
my brother hide me please). I could easily go on but... i think you know the
rest so i'll just say Happy Birthday from your brother who loves ya tons!"
-Lucas, older brother


All I can say is that I'm one spoiled girl to have such a wonderful family. What they may not realize is that all that they love about me, (generousity, caring, loving, giving...) I learnt it all from them! It's not everyone that has the kind of relationship I have with my family. We stick together and always back eachother up. I am very proud to call them my family, but I'm even prouder to call them my friends.

Happy Birthday to me!!!