Monday, July 27, 2009

A tribute to my brother


























Yesterday was our 30th birthday! I know, I can't believe it either! So I took a moment and looked at all of my scrapbooks and realized there is no one greater I would have wanted to share my childhood with. People always ask me what's it like being a twin. And I like to tell them "Well you always have a best friend." And it's true. I rememeber hours and hours of games we would make up, going on adventures into the sagebrush, and as we got older it stayed that way if we were bored we would just find something to do together so childhood was never boring. But it got better as we grew up. Shortly after high school I went to college in Rexburg and he would make special trips up which meant a lot because I was really homesick! When he got his mission call my mom threw her life into high gear so I could be married before he left and he could be there. Kyle and I even snuck down to see him on his mission. There are so many memories of us together. I am really grateful for Michael. He is a strong valiant spirit! I believe we were best friends in Heaven and Heavenly Father just knew I couldn't make this trip alone. So he let Michael come with me. He has been there through so much of my life the good and the bad. Even though we couldn't be together for our birthday celebration I just want him to know there is no one I would want to celebrate it with more than him. Love you Mikey!! Happy Birthday!

7 comments:

Todd and Shana said...

Happy Birthday Mikey and Mishelle! I loved growing up with you guys. You will always be two of my favorite people!

Chad and Jaycie said...

Happy birthday you two! You got me teary eyed!

AOlson said...

Awwww you guys are just too stinkin' cute!! Love you both soo much. Happy birthday to my favorite set of twins!!!!

Cox Family News said...

I'm so proud of you both and I know that you have a special bond beyond this world because I saw it. I can't believe you're 30 either. After you turned 2 time just has flown by. I love you both!
Love, Mom

Jodie said...

That is such a sweet post Mishelle! Happy birthday to you and Mike!

Taylor and Melissa said...

I hope you both had great birthday celebrations. Thirty is just the beginning!

ab5cgang said...

Oh this post was so cool. I loved the old pictures. I can totally see him doing most of the acts done in the pictures. You two are GREAT. Happy Birthday to you both. I can only hope my boys grow up the same way.