Happy Birthday, Best Friend

Today my best friend, Katie Backus, turned 20. Honestly, I'm not really sure how I'd survive without her. She keeps me laughing and smiling whenever I'm around her. I love that I can act a little crazy around her. Katie, Cassie and I have all been best friends for a while now and I wouldn't have it any other way. So many good memories:

countless years at girls' camp
many mornings at seminary
lots of nights at mutual
sleepovers
surprise birthday celebrations for each other
personal progress projects
youth conferences
sleeping under the stars in my back yard
scooter/bike rides
home videos
tie-dying

and the list goes on.

There are so many things that I love about this girl and I just want her to know how loved she is on her birthday. Katie Nicole, you're the most beautiful gal I know. Happy, happy birthday. I love you!