to my best best friend

Aubrey turns 25 today!  That's sort of a big deal.

I had a thought that went something like this earlier this week: I get married in 15 days. I am so excited to marry Ashton, but one of the greatest perks of a wedding is knowing that I get to see all my favorite people.  Aubrey will be there and that is the frosting on my wedding cake (if that makes any sense).  I couldn't imagine my big day without this girl next to me.  Prepping for the wedding and our big move has made me more nostalgic than normal (surprising right?) and as I think back on the last few years, Aubrey has been there every single step of the way - even though she has lived across the country from me for nearly three years now.  I love her more than a best friend.  I love her like my sister.  She is someone that I will keep in my life.  I am telling her right now that she has to marry a man who will be best friends with Ashton, because I can guarantee our fun adventures and trips are not going to stop now.

I went through my past Aubrey birthday posts, all of them covered in pictures of all the fun things we have done.   24th birthday.  23rd birthday.

So here are some pictures that:

1. Hopefully you haven't seen before on my blog

2. Show you why I love Aubrey 

3. Prove why she is my best best friend and the greatest at that.

This is just proof that we have been friends since the dorm days.  (And that the freshman 15 did me no good)

I remember the first time I came home and found her in my bed.  It was a little bit of a surprise, but it's definitely a surprise I miss.

Who doesn't watch basketball like this with their best friend?

How could you NOT want to be best friends with this?! Classic.

She brings out my "cute aggression" and loves me even when my bangs are terrible!

She wears a pink super suit..."Honey, where is my super suit?"

um...once I skated over her finger.  I still feel really bad about it...like really bad. But she has forgiven me and only brings it up once in awhile.

She loves to dance!  And has some great signature dance moves.

This is how we studied. Makes me miss study sessions in the HBLL with my best friend.

When we are excited, we tend to hold hands.  Precious right?

She is a master at Cheernastics.  I mean, she can even keep a pretty face while doing it!  That is talent.

That was pretty cool.  And not super smart.  But a good picture.

My first time to New York, I was greeted with her smiling face, posters, and balloons.  Coolest, most thoughtful best friend.

She has a pretty sweet job.

She has a wonderful heart and I love when she visits me and my classroom. 

Annual "boy trips" to support some cougar football.

It's always a good time.

I am pretty sure you must be jealous that she is my best friend by now.

Aubrey.  If I haven't told you enough, I am so grateful to have you in my life!  Happy 25th birthday!
I will see you in less than TWO WEEKS!!!