Ashley Appreciation Day

Every so often Heavenly Father puts people into our lives that change us, always for the better. I've been lucky enough to get some of the best people and I'm thankful every day for them. They truly bring out the best in me almost all the time, and they don't care when I'm at my worst. The days that I come to school in sweat pants, looking less than red carpet ready are the days that I love them the most. The days when I miss the bus and they go way out of their way to drive me home in their purple truck with only 2.5 seats (The classic PPT, which brings hearts to my eyes just thinking about it.) They days when it's 10:30 PM and we decide to swim fully clothed in someone's pool. The days where we scream our little hearts out at a football game, while they patiently explain each play to me. The days where I come home from school and find 150 blurry pictures on my phone from lunch. The days when someone will drive me to Cafe Rio during lunch on a not so date, but kind of. The days when one of my very best friends finally comes home from (yet another) trip and brings me souvenirs with a loving note attached. The days when I sit with another one of my very best friends in her basement watching music videos she made as a 12 year old. Those days are the ones that reassure me that Heavenly Father truly loves me. Because if he didn't, I know for certain that these people would not be in my life. 

One of my very favorite people I have is easily Ashley. I don't even know where to start with her. For one thing she is the closest thing that I have to a celebrity in my life. She is loved by all, but most especially by me. Ashley is the most photogenic person that I have ever had the pleasure of being in a picture with. I mean hello. Look at those eyes. 

She is different from any other person I've ever met, much less been friends with. I've had some of the best times of my life with her. I text her frantically during intense conversations I'm having with boys. (Lame. Don't go there.) I find great joy in listening to her break down a 30 minute walk she had minute by minute, going into the tiniest of details. I love giving her advice, and feeling useful. I love that we can look at each other and read minds. I love that we can have a conversation simply by reading lips. I love that she calls me 'Bby' sometimes. I love her family, and how I always feel at home there. I love that her mom will make me dinner even if I say I can't stay. I love playing with her sweet Reese. I love that Ashley is so opinionated and I can always count on her to be honest with me. I love that she has delicious ice cream in her house (Salted Caramel Truffle anyone?) I love that she tries new things with me, and discovers new passions with me. (Check out our Grashley Productions) 

That's another thing. I love that our names go so well with each other. I love that we never really run out of things to talk about. I love that I can make her laugh to the point where she's crying and unable to breathe. I love that she makes it easy for me to be the person that I'm trying to be. Plus she has such a cute face. 

Here's to the people that make us better, and that we can do the same for. Besides who else would write you songs, and take cheesy pictures with you?