{The Perfect Friendship}

So let me tell you a story. It's about a group of girls who have this extremely tight bond. A bond so tight that they literally will do anything when they're together. I like to call this group the EVES {aka, my best friends}. That's right, you know, from the Bible. Actually, Bible camp is where the EVES all started, at No Rules Camp in 2011. The details to the beginning of this group will not be disclosed, I'll just let your imaginations run wild. Anyhow, the EVES are this select group of girls, who all happen to be my best friends. There's seven of us: Courtney King, Bailey Cate, Brooke Bailey, McKenzie King, Delaney Woods, & Cassidy Shields, & well of course, me. {In the Bible, seven is a perfect number, so that means we have the perfect friendship, just saying.} Always living with the motto, "Once an Eve, Always and Eve." You can't go back to a normal life after join this group. We do all sorts of crazy things together & have such a close friendship with each other. We even have T-shirts! Be jealous, because they're pretty tight. We're all kinda professionals at tye-dye, well everyone except Courtney.

2012 BeliEVE {minus Bailey Cate}

2011 Ultimate EVE {Original Eves}

These girls have been such a stronghold in my life for these past couple of years. I've known I've always had several girls to count on & trust with ever inch of my being. This year, we took on the title of the "Single Eves." But who needs boyfriends when you've got girlfriends? Seriously though, this summer was so much more fun without any boy drama to worry about. Stress free, LOVE THAT. These girls are my glue, they hold me together when I feel like falling apart. Seven is more than just a number, it defines our friendship entirely.

2012 NYC Banquet {minus Bailey Cate}

Going to college is going to be hard, especially with four of us going to three different colleges that are several hours apart. I mean Texas, Tennessee & Nebraska aren't very close to each other... & with three Eves still in high school, we're all faced with different stages of life & different challenges. God has a plan for each of us, that I am sure of, it just kinda sucks not having all of my best friends right at my disposal. These girls aren't perfect. But they're each flawed in a beautiful way. I love them all in their own individual way.

I just want to say to each of them: I love you. You mean the world to me. Don't be a stranger, come stay in my dorm, {Cass, Brooke, & Laners} I've got a couch! Don't forget the memories we've had & don't forget how wonderful each of you are. God made us all friends for a specific purpose. I miss you all so much! Let's utilize the power of Skype & pray this year. Have fun & be wild.

Peace & love.
B.

{this one's for my daddy}

As said by the wise Pink Lady, Frenchie, "The only man a girl can depend on is her daddy." & I couldn't put that better myself.

Today, I would like to honor my dad, not only because he is a great person & has taken great care of me & brought me up loving the Lord, but because it's his birthday! Old man, you're turning into, an old man, & though your red hair is thinning & fading, that's okay, I still love you regardless.

My dad has always been my hero. Making me feel better when I'm upset, telling me I look pretty in my prom dress, crying when he would hear my contest solos. Making me feel special more than any other boy could ever do.

Dad, you got lucky, with four pretty awesome girls & a stinky little son {luckily you got that boy in the end to keep you sane in a house full of hormones & to take over my chores}. We all appreciate the way you work to keep our family stable a & the way you have let us all grow up to be who we want to be. You've always supported us in all of our activities, not matter how dumb you thought they were. You & Mom have taught us that Christ's love is greater than anything we could ever have on earth & that no matter what, He will never fail us. So thanks, Dad, for being such an example to us all. & as we grow up & move out, we will miss our favorite guy. So I'm just gunna say:

Dear Daddy,

No matter where I go in life, who I get married to, how much time I spent with guys, how much I love my boyfriend, you'll always be my number 1 man.

Love always,
Your little girl

I love you & happy birthday!


Peace & love
B.