Friends make the world go round!

Well, I know I said this blog would be to blog about Joe's progress but today in Arizona it is RAINY AND COLD! But we all braved it and my barn put on a lovely dressage show and I had an amazing time with my friend!! But for my weekly "Joe update," we turned him out today and he was like a little rocket!  he was out there bucking and running and having a grand old time!! But, being the little dork he is, while rolling he got stuck on his back! It was just absolutely hilarious. Luckily, Renee of Elegant Strides Photography caught a picture of it. So laugh at it like I did :) hehe

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SO ANYHOW! The purpose of today's blog has to be dedicated to my awesome friends. Especially since all I did today was laugh and laugh and laugh because of the wonderful sense of humor's they all have. So many people have touched my life and I have been so blessed with such a wonderful group of friends!! Just to name a few, I am beyond blessed to have the best best friend in the world. Ana Leasa has woken up before 5:00am to go out to horse shows with me, is always the first person by my side when I have fallen, and has always been the first to give out a hand to help me up. She is the reason that I survived high school. I haven't the slightest clue what I would do without her. Our relationship has ups and downs like any other, but she always makes me smile. She pretty much lives with me and that is always one of the greatest joys throughout my week. She is such a great supporter of anything I do, and whenever I suggest to do something stupid, she is right there next to me asking what we are doing next. I legitimately have no idea what I would do without her. I was so selfishly happy the day she told me that it was official that she would be transferring down to the University of Arizona to go to school. I have never wanted to jump and scream so much from pure happiness. She is my pillar, without whom I could not stand.

My other best friend, Sarah has always been so special to me. She helped me through so many hard times, including the loss of two horses. Though she is away at school now and i miss her terribly, I dont think our friendship has suffered at all. We have had SO much fun in the past, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I don't think I ever had as much fun riding, as I had while I was riding with her. She helped me rediscover my passion for riding, and sometimes I wonder if I would have continued riding if it were not for her.

Though I don't have any pictures (yet) with this next friend, her friendship has been invaluable to me. Megan has helped me through so many things. I know I can tell her absolutely anything, and that she will always give me advice that I could not live without. She has listened to me whine about so many stupid things, I sometimes wonder why she still talks to me! I love so much that I have someone that I can talk to at all hours of the night, about anything in the world. I am so INCREDIBLY proud of her for her academics and I am absolutely ELATED that she is moving her next year. It will be too much fun.

The next person I absolutely have to thank, is my Mama Erin. This is one incredible woman, ladies and gents. She has always supported me in any endeavor, and is even my boss! She pulled a ton of strings in order to get me a job, and has defended me in any instance I needed help. She even showed up and the hospital the day I had my surgery to surprise me with a priceless photo of Joe and I. She is like another parent to me (or a grandparent on somedays!) She takes my calls at all hours of the night and I know I do not thank her enough for anything.

And who else next but my Mama Darla and her incredible daughter Brenda. These two are such an incredible pair. Brenda is one of the kindest, most caring kids I know. She has a very special gift with animals and it is beyond amazing to watch her grow and evolve with her pony. They have come so far even in just the last few months; I couldn't be more proud of her. And Darla never has considered me anything less than family. I feel very safe around her and wouldn't have it any other way. Plus she give the absolute BEST hugs!! I love the both very much.

 And on the subject of love, where would I be without my own parents?! My parents have always encouraged me to follow any path that I could ever desire. They were so kind to put me through riding lessons and now college. I am SO fortunate to have parents who love and support me so much. I have been so blessed by such amazing parents, I would not have it any other way. They are my biggest enthusiasts and I look up to them so much. I hope that one day, I can be just like them. They are the best parents I could have ever asked for.

Even further on the subject of love, my amazing boyfriend has been a rock that I can depend on unfailingly. He was there when I needed to cry about having to be dependent on others because I didn't know how to function with only my left arm after my surgery. He is such a special man, and I am so lucky that our paths crossed. If it were not for the quartet I am a part of being formed, I know we would probably not be together. We will have been dating for a year tomorrow (yay! :D) and I have just had the absolute time of my life. He is just so special to me, and I love him so dearly.

Last but CERTAINLY not least, comes my trio of gossips: Camille, Hillary, and Renee. These three (along with Sarah and I) have an ongoing Facebook chat group, that is a ton of fun, laughter, and the ocasional insanity. These three are such dear friends to me. Renee always comes out to Doubletake to come gush over sweet little Josephine and always gets the best pictures. She is a total riot to hang out with and I have such a greta time hanging out with her. I am so thankful she came in to my life as a friend. Hillary is always so kind and willing to share her horses with others. In my opinion, that is a very special gift. So many people now a days are incredibly greedy, and her sharing something so special to her is just astounding to me. Camille is someone I know that I can ALWAYS relate to in any situation (especially our love of cats). We are so similar and I have such an amazing time talking to her. I am extremely glad we have gotten to know each other over the last few months. She is SO much fun and I cant wait to get to know her even better :)

I KNOW I didn't mention every one I could have, This just happened to be who was on my mind at the moment. They are all so dear to me and I am so thankful to have these people in my life. I love each and every person who has touched my life. :)