too nice for nearly jealous

It's bad enough having gorgeous sisters, but then I had to marry into these fellow Scott sisters-in-law. 

 

Blonde & beautiful, both of them have mid-March birthdays (and I'm pathetically never sure of the precise day of either). 

Both of these pictures were taken at my wedding.  Tonya and Daniel (top picture) lived with us at the time, and helped us whip our backyard into wedding reception shape.  They are extraordinarily hard workers who kept us on our tending- toward-lazy-temptations toes.  Tonya was also the Friday girl for watching Aidan while I taught part-time after he was born.  She usually took him to work, and he happily sat by her desk.  By the end of the school year, he was a mini-Magellan, exploring move-it move-it style.  Not so fun at work anymore, I'm sure, but I was so grateful to leave him in such good hands.  Tonya is now in her third year of Med school.  She is determined and sincere...I can't imagine a better doctor-making combo.  And did I mention that she has about a thousand pairs of shoes?  Seriously only a slight exaggeration.

Shanon and Jared (bottom picture) were married a few years before us, so she was the long-time only sister-in-law.  Truly a hard act to follow.  We had our first babies within a few months, starting a tradition of very spoiled Scott grandchildren.  Shanon's scrapbook pages could make you cry...that amazing...and she is the queen of the internet.  Mention that you want purple hippo plates and she'll call you in a day with a list of options.  Yes, handy.  And Jared is her handy twin with all things computer design related.  They have supplied many a media need, want, whim.

Yes, I'd hate them both for their looks alone, but they're honestly too damn likeable...can't help but Love them as sisters and as friends. 

Happy Birthday Tonya & Shanon!

Comments

[Mandy]

I know what you mean about sister-in-laws. Kelly really can do anything. It's hard not to be jealous! I am sure your sister-in-laws are just as envious of you as you are of them. :)

[Michelle]

What a wonderul post! Your sister in laws are adorable, and so are you. I just realized I will probably be seeing you at Jenna's reception this weekend. What a small world we live in.

[Jordan]

They are in good company, sweet Amy...and lucky lucky to have you around wishing them a happy day.

[Shanon]

Whatever! You are gorgeous and are AMAZING at everything and anything you try!! I embarrased to have you over for dinner ever because my food tastes like TV dinners and you always cook some gourmet that took 36 hours to cook! I feel the same way about you sista friend! But thanks for the post and for saying damn! You can always remember my birthday is on St Patrick's Day, which is why my name is Shanon. Maybe that will help you remember. And Tonyas is the day before, the 16th. There hopefully I have helped you but if not I understand. You are perfect!! Thanks Amy!

[jenny c.]

I am glad to hear you guys have a good relationship. I love my sister in laws too! Happy birthday to both of them!!

[Jaime]

Hey Amy! I found Shanon by mistake and found you through her!! I agree...you have GORGEOUS sister-in-laws. But hey, you fit RIGHT in!!

[Kelly]

Amy Amy Amy. Your sisters and sisters-in-law and sisters-in-friend are all so lucky to have you to be ours. I'm sorry I missed your 1 a.m. email. I think I was still up, just in bed reading my book with my handy dandy book light! My parents are back home, as of today, so I will write something silly for you this afternoon.

[amy m]

I would agree with so many of the comments...They are just as lucky to have you in their life. It is nice to be able to call a sister-in-law a friend.

[Barb]

Good thing you love them, then.

[Annalisa]

It must be nice to have such a great bond with your sister-in-laws. Happy birthday to them.

[carlo]

wonderful post to your SIL. lovely group you make...