Friends...

The thing I will miss the most when I move is all the great friends I've made here in Idaho. I have had to lean on these friends more than most people, since family has been so far. They are the best! I've made many friends who moved before us, that I still keep in touch with like Mary, Sydney, Erica, Michelle, Susy, Amber, and so many more. I'm so thankful for technology (Blogs, Facebook, etc) so I can always stay close to the wonderful friends I've made these past 4 1/2 years!

This is an old picture of Sydney, myself and Kristin at Jonny Carino's after a girl's day out to the Idaho Falls temple and shopping.


This is Kristin again. She has become so close to me and is like a second mother to my own kids. Our kid's have been friends since they could crawl, and we are so lucky to have known them all. We've even adopted her parents as grandparents for my own kids while we've been here, since our parents are so far! She has helped me in so many ways, and has always been there for me when I needed someone.

This is Lisa. She was my Relief Society President when I moved into the ward and I was lucky enough to serve under her and learn so much! She has since moved out, but we have remained close. I taught both her daughters singing, and had her oldest daughter in Young Women's, so not only have I got to know Lisa, but I've grown to love her whole family as well! What an awesome walking partner she has been for the past 3 years, and she has taught me so much!!!! I can tell her everything, and probably do when we walk! She is awesome.

This is Jamie. She served in Young Women's with me, and is SO on the ball! She always offered to help me with ANYTHING, and she is so considerate with everything she does. She is a crack-up too. I love that we have such a comfortable relationship. We both tease eachother constantly and I love to just joke around with her. I'm so glad I've gotten to know her better the past few years.

This is Lana. She is also in my ward, and I've gotten to know her and her family well. We sure do love the Gibson's! My kids adore her boys and I've learned so much from her. I love to just visit with Lana. We could seriously talk for hours! And we do. I'm gonna miss it!

This is Niccole. She is amazing. She is such a fun person to be around. I would invite Niccole everywhere with me, if I could, because she always makes me happy when we're together. She is a great listener and a wonderful example to me in so many ways. She always makes me laugh.

This is Jacy. I don't know what I would have done without such an amazing neighbor! We've become really close, and I can (and probably do) ask her for anything and she's always willing to help. We've talked many hours on the porch just so we can have some adult interaction throughout the day (since our hubbies are both super busy with school!) and I've loved every minute of it. As much as I'm excited to eventually get a house, I have LOVED having someone SO close (right next door) that I am comfortable with, and I'm definately going to miss it. It's so nice having somebody to help me in a moment's notice, whether it's letting me borrow her phone when I've left mine in Utah...(many of you have probably called her to get to me at some point in time...) or even watching my kids for 5 minutes so I can run go grab the laundry. She is amazing, and I love her and her family. We've had so much fun hanging out and we're definately going to miss them!

I'm sure going to miss our American Idol parties, and 12 mile bike-rides at 6am, and walking at the Mall with Donald Duck and all the other old people, and girl's night out's, and having more fun at Young Women's with my leaders then the girls probably have! What a great group of friends I have made and I have loved all of you! Thanks for everything you have done for me, and making me feel welcome here in Idaho. I've seriously loved every minute of it. I will cherish my memories always. PLEASE keep in touch!