Happy 30th birthday to my best friend and the other half of Adventure á la Mode! Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that the little girl I became friends with back in 1999 is still by my side to this day! We would’ve been friends sooner, I’m sure, but 5th grade was the first time we were in the same class– Mrs. Amber’s– and that’s just how God meant for it to happen. As we approach 21 years of friendship this fall, I can probably think of a million reasons why we work so well and have turned our 5th grade friendship into a lifelong one, but I’m going to give you the top 30, one for each year of your life!
- We get each other.
- You’re truly the most beautiful person–inside & out.
- We laugh at the same dumb stuff.
- We know each other’s secrets.
- You’re always honest with me.
- You’re always ready to pack your bags & travel with me.
- You make my hair the perfect “Ashley blonde.”
- We cheer each other on.
- We love to shop together (in store and online)!
- We pray together.
- We love the same music & understand the importance of a good road trip playlist.
- We agree that dinner is the most important decision.
- We don’t give up (from important life goals to finding a moose in Utah– which we did).
- We know how awful it is to not be in one another’s lives.
- Our opposite features/skills complement each other!
- You know how to find a back road in the middle of town.
- We have the same places on our bucket lists.
- We can finish each other’s sentences.
- We always have to stop for coffee.
- We like to adventure (big & small places).
- We like to stay in and watch movies.
- We can successfully have 2 totally different conversations at once.
- You’re OK with floating in my little pool for hours.
- You understand the importance of the perfect photo.
- We built a successful blog on our own from scratch!
- You gave me my first little niece!
- Even as a new mom, nothing in our friendship has changed.
- You know dog moms are moms too.
- My life wouldn’t be as full as it is if you weren’t my best friend.
- We are “best friend goals.” ♡
I wish you the best on your 30th birthday and always. Thank you for encouraging me, helping me, being there for me, loving me, and always having my back. I love you to the moon and back and can’t wait to celebrate all weekend!! Adventure awaits!! ♡
Ash
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