Every parent knows, there is one way for your sister to earn MAJOR brownie points with your children.  It's that very special four-letter word that spikes joy in the hearts of the under-13 crowd across the world.  

Of course I'm referring to a POOL!

I was asked to document the festivities as family and friends gathered to celebrate forty glorious gorgeous years of their beloved birthday girl.  She knew exactly what she was doing when she scheduled this party as her youngest guests were so ready to show their love and appreciation for their favorite auntie.  Now, it may appear that they are appreciating the pool more than they are her, but I can promise you, that is not true.  Every splash, every scream of joy, every smile you see, is in honor of her and the forty years she has bettered our lives with her presence!

Yep.  I got all that from a splash.

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