Since my only sister was seven years younger than me, I've always watched Lydia and Abigail's relationship with a sense of curiousity. Sure, I have a brother near my age, but it's not quite the same as having a sibling of the same gender. I never would have dreamed of shooting Legos at him with a crossbow, and he certainly wouldn't play Barbies with me. Now, had I suggested that he shoot my Barbies with Legos from his crossbow, we would have been in business.

Lydia and Abigail, however, are two peas in a pod. Abigail makes sure of that. When Lydia plays soccer...

Abigail joins in, too.

Unfortunately, they were on separate teams this year. Abigail was NOT happy, but then again her idea of playing soccer mainly consists of wrestling with her friends on the team. She got over it.

Lydia loves to read. She can read an entire 150 page book in one sitting.

So guess what? Abigail wants to learn to read, too. She's making great progress, with big sis helping along the way.

Naturally the sisters love to dress alike.

On multiple occasions.

Yep, Abigail tries to imitate Lydia in about every way possible.

And Eliza? She also emulates one of her big sisters. She'll crawl on top of anything and everything.

She'll attack from behind and give sloppy kisses and bear hugs.

And now there's the matter of a certain red monster...

I only hope Abigail will be as patient with this little mimic as Lydia is with her.