Once in a while we are treated to a real friend. I have been incredibly fortunate to have some simply fabulous friends in my life. Alexa, you are amazing and aside from being intelligent, and fun, you have been my dearest friend for more than 15 years. You stood up for me at my wedding and have supported me and my family through ups and downs with the support I can only hope my kids will give each other as they become adults.
**There should totally be pictures in here with you and T or of all three of us. I have a couple in mind that I cannot locate- like of you two working on a puzzle at Kezar or in Austin. It seems though that mostly he is the picture taker when we are together**
You have helped me with big decisions and listened with an open and non-judgemental ear. You have climbed mountains with me (in fact you took me on my first backpacking trip in NC). Here was that trip to Crested Butte where we learned we could have moments when we didn't necessarily "like"each other but can still love one another and work it through. You have taught me so much.
The Diamond!!!!!!!
I have had the good fortune to hear your beautiful voice sing through the years, starting with Suzanne Vega on the roof in high school, to the pubs of Ireland on a trip during college, and in recent years of Sacred Harp. A few of the awesome memories I have from that trip. We had so much fun!!
I thought this one was especially fitting given the most recent move!
You are so brave and inspirational. I love that you are unafraid to follow the path that you lay and the world is truly a better place to have people like you who have true passion and live that passion each and every day. I am just so proud of you.
Since having kids you have helped fold unending piles of baby clothes, and this fall while visiting to meet William, helped winterize the chicken coop. That I say is the sign of a true friend. My kids adore you and feel how much you love them. You are never afraid to get down on the floor and just play with them and they just love their Aunt Ayexa! I know, Ada doesn't say it anymore but we have a few more years of hearing it with the younger ones at least ;)
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| Best New Year's ever. |
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| Are you kidding me with the cuteness of this shirt...that you made! So talented. |
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| One of my favorite pictures ever!! |
I love you my dear dear Lex forever and ever and could not be more grateful for your friendship through the years. Here's to many more!
With love,
Leigh
