Oh, Brother.

I love this picture...for three reasons.

1. Jon actually looks happy to be sitting beside me.
2. Jon actually let me lean on his shoulder instead of nudging me off (which, inevitably, did occur after the camera flashed).
3. We were both laughing.
Realistically this was probably because of something Jon said or did (as usual), however I often like to attribute the joyous looks on our faces to my incredible wit and humor.

I love my brother. And I'm not writing this because I'm trying to be really sappy because it's Valentines day. For one, he's my brother...and two...he's my brother.

But honestly, I think Jon is one of my favorite people in the world. Not only is he the good example that I think every older brother should be, but he loves Jesus in a way that inspires me, listens to me when I make no sense whatsoever, is honest with me, and challenges me to be a better woman of God.

And not only does he have those great brotherly characteristics, but he is one of my best friends. I can call him up on a saturday night and watch hockey with him, or go out for coffee...and maybe he's just pretending...but it really seems like he actually wants to hang out with me.

Plus, he can make me laugh, no matter what mood I'm in...

which is definitely an accomplishment if you know me at all.