Day 26-Mollie

Today I am thankful for Mollie. She and I really became friends through swim team a few years ago, and then we coached the team together and our friendship flourished! She is such a strong beautiful girl, and I can't wait to see where life takes her!

Day 19-Abby

Today I am thankful for Abby. She and I became best friends in first grade and we have been ever since! We live in the same town and hardly ever see each other, but whenever we get together it's like nothing changed. She's such a strong, beautiful woman and I am so proud of the lady she's become!

Day 18- Aunt Sharon

Where do I even begin? My Aunt Sharon really is one of my very best friends in the whole world. We don't get to spend as much time together as we probably need, but we definitely cherish every moment we do get! She always listens and never judges, and we can talk about anything and everything. I love her so much!

Day 13: Eddie

Ever since I met Kevin (Shelby's best friend from high school, who is gay) and I saw the amazing friendship that they have, I've wanted a gay best friend. I'm not even joking. Well, ask and ye shall receive because Eddie has become one of my best friends (and yes, he's gay-if you didn't pick up on that.) He knows how to make me smile even when I'm having a terrible day. He's also really good at telling me how it is, or if my outfit doesn't look okay. I love it. We met last year and it's flourished into something awesome :)

Day 12: Martin

Oh where do I begin with him? We spent so much time together through choir in high school and we sort of became a package deal when it came to singing. We share a special bond that can't really be explained. He's one of my best friends (I know I say that a lot..) and I wish we could spend more time together than we do!

Here's a photo of us after I went to see him perform at his holiday concert. So proud of him! 

Day 8: Tate

Day 8 I am thankful for Tate. Our friendship started through CCD and grew more and more as the years (and Habitat trips) continued. I can tell him just about everything, and vice versa. We have lots of good memories. I am very proud of the man he's becoming and I hope our friendship continues for a long time!

Day 7: Emily

Day 7 I am thankful for Emily.

I met Emily first semester of my freshman year here at UNI, as we were in the same French class. We just recently (like, in the past month) discovered how much we love each other though!!

Oh goodness, Emily. We always joke that we lead the same life, but it's becoming more and more true everyday. We continue to find things we have in common. I could spend all day, every day with her and never get sick of her. Seriously! We never run out of things to talk about. I cherish every single moment I get to spend with her because she can always make me laugh and I can be 100% myself around her (because we're basically the same person). You could even say we're two peas in a pod. :) Love you Em!

Day 6: Rob

Day 6 I am thankful for Rob. Where do I even begin?

Rob and I met through the catholic student center here on campus last fall. We were both in the church choir. He then had an idea to start a Praise and Worship band and asked me if I would be interested. I said yes, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Ever. Rob is now not only my best friend, but like a big brother that I never had. I can (and do) tell him everything and I know that he will never judge me and will always tell it like it is. He is currently teaching music at an American school in Mexico City and has a 2 year contract. He will be home for Christmas break, though, and I cannot WAIT until our reunion. I keep telling him he's going to get the best hug he's ever received. Love him so much!!

(I realize that this is a terrible picture of me but it's the only one we have with just the two of us!)

Day 4: Katlyne

Day 4 I am thankful for Katlyne. Here's the story:

Katlyne and I lived on the same floor in Dancer last year. Beings that I had a boyfriend on campus at the time and didn't have much interest in anything else but him, I didn't meet a whole lot of girls from my floor. When that ended in October, I realized that I hadn't made many friends on my floor! Katlyne's roommate Danielle invited me to "Christmas Movie Extravaganza" (something I must explain in a later post). I tagged along with them to the event, and we have been friends ever since. Katlyne and I are sometimes so much alike it's scary. We often think we have the same brain waves because we'll say or do the same thing at the same time. I am so glad that she came into my life because now I have added a new best friend to my list.

One of my favorite pictures of us! 

Day 3: Kristen

Day 3 I am thankful for Kristen Pedersen, my lifelong best friend. Here's the story of how we became friends:

We lived a house away from each other and, since my sisters were so much older than me, I never really had anyone to play with at home. Kristen and I have been friends since I was old enough to waddle over to the Pedersen household. We've been through so much together, and there's not many people that know me better than she does! We tell each other everything and we will be best friends forever, no doubt. I love her and can't imagine what my life would be like today without her!