Cousins are some of the first friends you have in life. If you're lucky, they will be some of your best. I must say, I was blessed with a stellar bunch. My cousins are the best friends I never asked for, but couldn't imagine my life with out. So here's to my cousins and all the cousins out there.

1. You are a squad.

Whether you like it or not your family is the first "squad" you have ever been apart of.

2. You know far too much about each other.

You're cousins know almost everything about you, you can't get away with lying too them because they know you too well.

3. You have seen each others most embarrassing moments.

like that one time you thought it would be cool to jump in a trash bag.

4. You all look the same.

Random strangers stop you in the store and ask if you're twins or siblings

5. You UNDERSTAND each other.

They don't judge you for your weird quirks or for craving pizza at midnight. While others may judge you, they order PAPA JOHNS.

6. Matching Gifts

Because is it really christmas if you don't get matching presents? The answer is no.

7. Matching Outfits

I think this speaks for itself.

8. You're together through the worst.

You're there for each other through it all. You have been each others shoulder to cry on. Though the loss of loved ones, the confusion of life, the break up, the make ups and basically everything else, cousins are the ones you can always count on.

9. Standing by each other at the best

They have been their at your greatest moments, cheering you on.

10. Sharing inside jokes

You make others feel uncomfortable with the amount of inside jokes you have, kinda like the one above.

11. Loving you no matter what

They have seen your best and your worst and continue to love you. Maybe it is because they are stuck with you? Regardless, their love is endless.

12. Reading each others minds

You can look at each other and know exactly what the other is thinking. This comes in handy in a number of situations.