If you want us to revise it then it would go like this (if you are keeping casual) I hope this is what your asking lol
Hey, how have you been? We should totally try to get a ride to the mall next week and do something nice for mom, her birthday is next week? Let me know what you think we should get her, flowers are boring. Love you sister.
Describe how to accurately turn the words of an author into a direct quote.
