The Big 22..

Layne may not be able to read this awesome post I'm dedicating to him, but I just thought I'd share with the World Wide Web how much my big brother means to me:

• He takes such good care of me. He helped with college applications and gave me lots of encouragement. That meant the world to me.
• He would always come visit me in Logan. I loved having him there to hang out with me.
• He would always send me thoughtful texts or facebook messages. I saved every one of them.
• He doesn't care what people think of him.
• He's such a goof ball. It's easy to forget all of your problems when you're around him.
• He's makes about 20 new friends every day.
• He's very smart.
• He may not think it, but I think he's a great speaker and I love hearing him bear his testimony.
• He's good at everything he does.
• He's the life of the party.

Layne and I weren't close at all growing up. We just didn't have much in common, and it was hard for us to get along. After we got over the fact that we were complete opposites, we became best friends. It was hard seeing him leave for 2 years because we were so close. I would miss our late night talks,and his spur of the moment visits to Logan. But I know that his descision to serve a mission will be the best descision he has made thus far. Since he's been on his mission, I have felt closer to him than before. He is such an amazing example, and I love hearing from him every week. I wake up every monday morning at 2 am just to read his emails. That's the perfect way to start off my week, is hearing from him. I can't wait for him to return with HONOR in 1 year and 8 months.

Layne in a nutshell.


Still his goofy self, even on the mish.

By the way.. If any single ladies are reading this- My brother will be available in a little over a year and a half. Although, I will have to approve. ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAYNER!
I might just have to print this off and send this to him..