The Cool One…

When I think of the three most influential women in my life, I think of my mother and my two grandmothers. Number four would be my Auntie Jan. I have been blessed with the coolest of Aunts. I have always looked up to her. I always told my friends about her and I continue to do so today. When I grew up, I wanted to be just like her. I took a couple of legal classes in college thinking that I might follow in her footsteps. All it took was a semester of Legal Research for me to decide that I don’t really want to follow in ALL of her footsteps.

I think Auntie Jan is a beautiful person (inside and out) and I take great pleasure when I am compared to her in any way. She has one of the best laughs and is always the life of the party. As a young girl, I tried to emulate her. It never worked, though. I think we all know that I will NEVER be the life of the party. :-)

I hope I remember this story correctly. Jeff, I’m sorry if I completely mess it up. When my little brother was in college, Auntie Jan picked up him and a buddy at the airport. The buddy started hitting on Auntie Jan (or at least that is what Jeff perceived). Jeff said that he elbowed the guy and said “Dude, back-off! That’s my Auntie Jan.” The fact that my 32 year old brother still calls her Auntie Jan is a testament to the love her nieces and nephews have for her!

Not only is she my cool aunt, but she is now my kids’ cool aunt. She loves life and you can’t help but pick up on that when you are around her.

We love you Auntie Jan!

Very cool photo is courtesy of Uncle Joe.