Michelle...

Michelle was an amazing cousin and friend. She always made family time and friend time more enjoyable. Her laugh was fantastic and I loved hearing it. She always made me smile and always made me feel better about myself. Being anywhere near her when she was singing was always a happy event. She was one of the most selfless people I know. She always seemed to be helping someone. I have many great memories with her.

On one New Year's Eve I went snowboarding with Michelle, Justin, Cody, and Paul. Everyone else left us and Michelle and I stayed on the Bunny Hill all day. On the way home we sat in the back of the car fearing for our lives because of the crazy snow storm! It was a great day!

I can't find the picture, but we went to a concert together. I think her voice was better than the entertainer's. On the way home we turned up the music and sang as loud as possible. Her ability to harmonize with the songs made me super jealous but inspired me to try and do it too!

Last Saturday I went to Deadwood to hang out with my family. A bunch of them went down the river on the pontoon boats. Michelle was one of them. This was just one example of the fun things that she did with her cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was also giving them rides on her motorcycle. They LOVE her! 

We went on a secret family service trip one night! We were like ninjas...stealth mode!

Family Time at our grandparents' house was always fun, especially lately when Michelle brought her puppies! I even wanted to hold them and I don't usually like dogs. 

I rode in Michelle's car for part of the trip in Wyoming. It was such a fun drive...talking, laughing, and singing!

She was there for one of the most important days of my life. She always was excited and supported me in all of my life endeavors, even when other people thought I was crazy!  

We went to the fair and saw Clay Walker in concert!

I stole all of the following pictures from Shelly, but I love the memories they hold! 

Family camping trip...we usually go at least once a year. I loved sitting around the fire and talking to my cousins. One year I took my guitar and Michelle and I played and sang songs. It was fantastic! 

That was a great car...

Yesterday I found a quote that describes Michelle perfectly, "Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are." Michelle was beautiful in many different ways-inside and out. She made people see their strengths. I will always be grateful for her and how she made me feel and the time that I spent with her. I'm grateful that families can be together forever and that I can see her again someday.