elizabeth {RAE} pielaat

Being a Big sister is a BIG responsibility. Being Rae's big sister, is a HUGE responsibility. You always here stories of sisters saying,"we never get along" or "we always fight" and maybe "we didn't get along when we were little". So I'd have to thank my parents for the 8 year gap in age between my sister and I, because we always get along, we hardly fight, and I have always enjoyed her as my lil' shadow. 


My furthest memory of us as sisters, would probably have to be when she was 2. I had my friends over, and we were playing barbies. Rae comes running into the playroom wanting to play, of course I tell her no, and my mom repeatedly would always say, "Amanda thats your little sister, she just wants to be with you." Truth is, I'm glad she was always there to be with me. Watching her grow into such a beautiful, independent young lady has made me wonder if I have done a good job in helping my sister become the wonderful young lady that she is. I'd like to think so :)


I have loved the many conversations we have shared over the years, and the many memories that we have sealed with a laugh. So in reality being a big sister might be a big responsibility, but being a little sister is just as big of a responsibility too. Trying to teach her life lessons, while in the lesson she is teaching me, is an amazing gift and bond that I cherish so close to my heart. 


Well, I hope the big sister role has paid off because my lil' sister, who is now a young lady entering her senior year, is all grown up. Of course I still see her at 2, even when she's 40 I will still see her at 2 because she will always be my lil' sister. Being a photographer, she is always willing to be my model, and of course we had to have a funky senior sesh. So here is the first part of her senior sesh... enjoy :)

Elizabeth Rae Pielaat

Class of 2012