Happy Birthday Tonya...

Once again one of my dear friends has had a birthday. Yesterday the world celebrated Tonya’s birthday. I’m so sad I could not post her dedication on her actually birthday. Tonya, my deepest apologizes. If it makes you feel any better, no one has received their dedications on their actually birthday. Shoot, Sister #1 is still waiting on her dedication and birthday was in November.

I felt a Top Ten List is in order for Tonya’s birthday. Why? I don’t know. But this is my first Top Ten Birthday List. I think the different format suits Tonya nicely.

10. FUNNY! I know that I say that all my friends are funny, but Tonya is hilarious. I can’t say this enough, God blessed me with funny friends.

9. Great travel friend. If you remember, Tonya accompanied me on SCT #4 to NYC. Tonya, Suzy, and I had so much fun in NYC. Tonya and Suzy were so kind when I kept dragging them into an H&M. I think I made them shop 5 times in H&M. They were so nice, they never complained. Also, Tonya never complained when we made her go see Color Purple by myself.

8. Role Model. Tonya has been a great Christian role model for me in my young hip single life. She’s handled all of life’s ups and downs with grace.

7. It’s ok to sit at home. Tonya taught me that it’s ok to sit at home on a Friday night; and you know I practice this very often.

6. She’s a Razorback fan!

5. Tonya loves my family. Anyone that can put up with my family gets a gold star in my book. I’m kidding, I love my family with all my heart. But Tonya and my dad have an odd relationship. No, not odd like that! Good grief, my dad is a happily married man. But my dad and Tonya are big buds. I believe he won her heart when he gave her flowers. I believe this year Stacey is up for the Relay flowers.

4. Honest. Tonya is honest. She’ll tell you what she thinks, when she’s thinking the thought. I like honesty.

3. She has famous friends. I have been with Tonya when she’s met famous people; and they love her! When we were in NYC she met Al. Then after she met Al, she introduced us to her new friend Ann. Here’s a picture of us with Ann. (Tonya, you know I love you b/c this is a crappy picture of myself).

2. Heart of Gold. Tonya has the biggest heart. She always has a kind word to say to her friends. When I had mono and felt like crap, Tonya was always so nice to me.

AND #1 ….

1. Willing to be friends with me. If you can put up with me during my college and single years, you are kick A person!!!!

So Tonya, here's to you. I hope your birthday was a great one!!!