for my dear friend, shelby.

every girl needs a shelby.

i could list endless reasons why but there just isn't enough space on my blog. she is the absolute best friend any girl could ask for. yes, we've had our ups and downs, but what relationship doesn't? She's been their through the break-ups, the hard times, the stress, the happy times, the wins, and the losses.

somehow, she always knows exactly what to say (even if it's advice that you DON'T want to hear)

 our passion for horses have joined us at the hip for 4 years now... our shared witty (sometimes rude) banter is my absolute favorite. dance parties in lola. rides in the civ...to get Dr. Pepper's. sharing stories. lunch dates. vegas. YDDAP. emails and photoshoots. 

i love her to death. and the memories we have.

 i admire her courage everyday. she may tell you she isn't strong, but she is. 

this summer, her dear stepdad passed away in a biking accident. i remember that weekend so vividly. spending the day with her before the accident happened, both of us not having a care in the world. i received a call later that night from a distraught shelby, who i could barley understand, she told me he was in the hospital and the outcome was uncertain. the next day, i left for saint george and on my way out of town, i picked her up, and took her to the hospital. as soon as i arrived back home, i went to visit her. as we were sitting in her kitchen, i was the one sobbing and she was comforting me (it really should have been the other way around) her strength amazed me and still to this day does. 

everyday she puts on a happy face, fabulous outfit, and conquers the day with optimism that i envy. 

she inspires me everyday. 

and i think she will inspire you too... read her blog that she just created!

http://tryalittleharder-tobealittlebetter.blogspot.com/

some of our many adventures...can't believe how much we have both grown up...

then..

 

now...

i love you comquat

xoxo

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