You've Got a Friend in Me

 

Meet my friends the Turkeys

Senior Year 2006 (that's why we look like babies)

In college, I met some of the most amazing friends. We call ourselves the Turkeys. The name derived on a road trip to Centerville at the beginning of our sophomore year. We were walking in the field on our friend's land when one of the guys made the comment about how we looked like a bunch of turkeys. You see, we were always together. You didn't see one of us, without seeing the rest of us. Some people may find that annoying or intimidating. We just found that's how we functioned best. Life would not be the same without these friends. In hard times, they are there to cry with me, pray with me, and encourage me. In happy times, they are there to celebrate with me, laugh with me, and enjoy the special moments with me. In every other time between, I know they are praying for me, loving me, and ready to drop anything for me. What a beautiful friendship!!

We started a tradition in 2009 that may be my favorite. And believe me, we have had some great memories and traditions over the years. Every year we take a trip over MLK weekend. No kids are allowed, so it's just us girls. We laugh. We reminisce. We share the latest joys and frustrations. We stay up way too late. We eat too much food. And we just enjoy being together. It's one of my favorite weekends of the entire year. I get to spend an entire weekend with some of the most incredible women in my life, and I'm so thankful to God for this friendship.

 2009 Chicago

me, Sarah, Jenny, Meaghan, Emily, Betsy, & Kristen

 2010 Kansas City

Kristen, Emily, me, Jenny, & Betsy

2011 Hot Springs

Kristen, Betsy, Meaghan, Sarah, Emily, & me

 2012 Birmingham

me, Betsy, Emily, Meaghan, Jenny, & Allison

2013 Wise's Lake House

Top: Meaghan, Allison, & Kristen

Bottom: me, Emily, Betsy, & Jenny

Not pictured: Sarah

2014 Atlanta

Miriam was a month old, so I missed this trip

2015 Destin

Jenny, Emily, me, Kristen, & Betsy

A lot has changed over the years, but one thing will always be the same. These girls are friends I can depend on no matter what happens. Remember, we just do life better together. Love you girls!