Day 19 & 20

So, I'm doing a catch up of 2 days.  My best friend Mandy gets both days!  19-I'm thankful for a friend I have had since I was 3.  20-I'm thankful that our kids are friends and adore each other!!

Here we are at 3 or 4 in preschool.  Wow!  Look at that 70's fashion!

Mandy and I have been friends for so long.  She is one of my favorite people.  She is beautiful inside and out and I am so appreciative that I have a friend like her.  Even though we don't get to see each other all that often we communicate at least weekly somehow.

I wish I had the maid of honor toast she gave at my wedding recorded because it couldn't have been more perfect.  She mentioned how in life we experienced all our firsts together.  On my 16th birthday I woke her up bright and early as soon as I got my license to drive around.  When my mom was sick with cancer and the aftermath of her treatments I seemed to arrive at her house at dinnertime and her awesome mama, Celeste always set a place for me.  Her dad was my dad's boss for a short while at a car lot.  We had countless sleepovers through middle school and high school.  I still remember her address and phone number from 20 years ago.  In college we were roommates and had so much fun.  We had a brush with the law that I like the send to her each March to remind her of!  When she needs a supportive voice or a ear to listen I am always here and vice versa.  Even though we live a couple hours apart unlike many of my friends that were no longer supportive or helpful when I had the twins she always checked in on me.  I am thankful that this girl is my best friend!

Pre Poison concert!

She and her husband, Jeff (isn't it funny that my sister, me and my sister from another mama all married Jeffs?) are Connor's godparents.

These two adore each other.  Laney loves to go play with Lyddie.  They are rockin' out here!

Connor and Claire (Emmers crawled away before we could get her in the picture) love Emma and Lyddie.

When we went to meet Emma Laney could have sat there all day holding that sweet baby.  I wonder if Emma can fall asleep and drool on the book she should be studying like it is a hidden talent too?

Buddies.  I love that our kids are friends and will grow up together.  I wish they could see each other more often.

How cute is Lyd twirling Laney's hair?

I'm sure Mandy will love this picture! :) Preggers with baby Emma.  Playing at the Children's Museum.

Many friends have come and gone but this one has always been there.  For you, Mandy, I am thankful.