Sheri: The Rocking Awesomest Person I know.

Let me introduce you to Sheri. She was born in Smileyberg, Kansas (and yes it does exist) in December of 1945. And yes, if you do the math that makes her 64. But don't worry! She's discovered the Fountain of Youth and drinks from it. Frequently. ;) Her social security number is: 154-78-21295. Her full name is Sheri Shaniqua Bonquiqui [pronounced Bon-Kwee-Kwee]...

...Let me guess -You're not buying any of this are you?

Well, you shouldn't. It's a lie. I have noticed that many people feel they need to lie to make their friends seem cooler than they really are. I want you to know that I have the good fortune as to not need to lie, because Sheri truly is a rocking awesome person!

Sheri is my cousin and a fellow-blogger. She works as a full time mommy, changing diapers and giving baths. She speaks fluent Toddler and loves, loves, LOVES to play with her children.

Some of her favorite quotes go something like this: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." -Mart Twain. "Everyone is different. No two people are not on fire." -Strong Bad. "It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man." -Jack Handy. (-If these don't give you a taste of her personality, I don't know what will!)

And speaking of quotes, this is what a few of her family members have to say about her:

"She always has something to say about everything." -Sheri's little brother Joseph.

"Sheri has a very quick wit. She is also very sweet. She also knows how to tell it like it is and occasionally she can catch you off guard. Her sweet nature is very real and sincere and her quick wit makes her a very fun person to be around." -Sheri's mother-in-law Melissa.

"Sheri is very competitive, and has loved the status of 'Favorite Sister-in-Law' which she has enjoyed for the past 5 years. Unfortunately she will loose that status to all but me next summer when Paula and I get married." -Sheri's brother Keith.

"Sheri has always had the uncanny ability to see the bottom line, and clear away all the confusion in an issue. Take the time, when she was just a little bit, a mere four years old... She came with me to Wal-mart, and she noticed me gazing longingly at the large clothing section. Of course, I didn't stop to actually look, and with a sigh, started to move past to do the business of the day. She said something that put not being able to buy new things into TOTAL PERSPECTIVE... She said, with delight and awe, 'Wow Mommie, look at all the LAUNDRY!' I walked away a happy woman. :)" -Sheri's mother Susan

Sheri loves to read! Her favorite books are those factual ones on ancient things like castles, Egypt, Mesoamerica, etc., etc. As for specific novels she likes "Pride and Prejudice", "The Princess Bride", "The Alliance", "The Giver", and one of my own personal favorites -"The Hollow Kingdom." As for movies, Sheri likes the really long classic six hour version of "Pride and Prejudice", she also enjoys musicals like "The Music Man" and "Fiddler on the Roof" ...well, the first half anyway. She also likes to watch the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, the Discovery Health Channel, and she even likes those PBS Nova ones -which can totally be accessed online too! (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs). Ever since my last science class I've made this one of my favorite websites! Anyway. Moving right along.

...I'm finding it difficult to sum up a person in one mere post, especially Sheri. Sheri is amazing! No matter what happens to her she always has a way of making it funny. Even if it's something as simple as having a stranger come up to her and beg for money.

Well, I guess all I mean to say is -Sheri. Is. Awesome! There's nothing else to it. I have truly been blessed with the awesomest of all cousins ever!