Anywhere but here

Anyone up for a road trip? We don't have to go to this exact place. This place would work too.

In other news, does this photo make anyone else want to play dominos?

Mad props to two amazing girls who went out of their way last night to make me feel encouraged. Even better props to God. Philippians 4:6. Word.

Because of You

On this fine day some 25 years ago, one of my most favorite friends was brought into this life. Tyler, you make me laugh, you make me think, and you make me better. So this is my salute to you - a little list I like to call, "The top 25 reasons Tyler is my friend." Evasive, I know. But enjoy! :)

You are my friend because......
Because you're a fun person to visit (scare) when on midnight walks in the rain.
Because of the night I had a bad headache and you rubbed my head instead of doing homework.
Because you took a risk on prom. And it paid off. (even though you actually ditched me while at the dance….)
Because of awkward confrontations of past mistakes at 54th street.
Because if arranged marriages were still commonplace, we would do pretty well.
Because you're not afraid to tell me how you really feel. (Even if it involves unabashed insults….)
Because of the time you held my hair back when I threw up.
Because of the boyish ways you get excited about things - like the new Superman movie.
Because of they way your hands get clammy and sweaty. It makes me laugh.
Because you go so far out of your way to make me feel loved and appreciated when I need it most. (….. Which includes countless roses, hugs AND making a way to get me a new guitar!)
Because of the way your voice gets really high-pitched and squeaky when you say, "What?!?"
Because you made the adjustment between highschool and college so much easier.
Because you're a pansy and I schooled you at mud wrestling.
Because I can school you at scrabble too.
Because you don't get mad at me when I'm honest with you.
Because out of all the people that call you, I am the one who's call you always return.
Because of the way you desperately trying to get me to come visit you.
Because you've forgiven me for the time I almost got you killed.
Because you always understand.
Because you're sneaky.
Because you still feel bad about ditching me for Des Moines.
Because you're man enough to let a handfull of girls drag you to church in pj's and Pooh slippers.
Because you believe in the gold at the end of the rainbow and you aren't afraid to take chances in order to get to that gold.
Because you would drop anything for a friend in need. (Like at New Years this year….)

…..and most importantly…..

Because of your good, honest, and loving heart that Christ's love is evident in.

You are a good man, Tyler. And I am blessed beyond words by you. Happy birthday!

Secret

I am my own locked vault. Few are the friends who know the combination.

Remind me to stop changing the numbers around on them.

Good news is, I am a GREAT secret keeper. Go ahead. Try me. You won't be dissappointed.

:)