Meet My Best Friends

I figured since I talk about my friends in a lot of my posts, I should formally introduce them to those of you who don't know them.  I have to start by saying that I am blessed with more wonderful, close friendships than any one girl deserves.  I have way more than my fair share in the best friend department.  First, we have RAAWKS. I realize that RAAWKS is about as cheesy an acronym as you can get... but that's entirely the point.  We are Renee, Adrienne, Allison, Kristen (me), Whitney, and Shannon.  Anytime we go out to dinner together we tell the hostess that the last name is Raawks, and try to do it with a straight face.  I can never do it without laughing.  Allison and Shannon are champs at keeping their game face on. I have known most of these girls for over 10 years, because we went to elementary, middle and high school together.  We have remained close since high school graduation, despite being scattered around the country.

This is all of us at Renee's wedding shower about a year ago.  From left to right we have Shannon, me, Renee, Adrienne, Allison, and Whitney. 

Next, we have my college friends. We were roommates and all in the same sorority.  Basically these girls have been my family for the past five years... living together bonds you in a way nothing else can.  Between the 9 of us, we had two residences, but we went back and forth between the two constantly.  We did everything together and had the time of our lives during our college years.  We're scattered all over the country... well globe really...in December we were scattered to four different continents!  Keeping in touch isn't always easy, but it's worth putting the effort into to keep these friendships alive.  

(Left to right: Amy, Alyssa C, Savannah, Becca, me, Laci, Alyssa S, Elyna, & Danielle)

This is us at Thanksmas.  A holiday we made up that takes place between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Since we all had to part ways for holiday breaks, the week between Thanksgiving break and Christmas break, we cooked a giant holiday dinner and exchanged gifts.  It may be my favorite holiday.  

So there they are!  My beautiful best friends :)