I think from the moment we started walking and talking everyone knew that we would be the best of friends. Every memory I have with our family includes you right by my side and I'm really thankful to have you in my life.

You're a great friend, role model and person in general. I've grown up looking up to you... even if you're shorter than me. Haha. I look forward to every family party because I know we'll be in a corner somewhere laughing about something. We have a crazy amazing family but it definitely wouldn't be complete without you.

I know we probably became close because we're close on age but I think it's more than that. We have a bond like best friends and I will be forever grateful for that. I know we may not see each other as often as we'd like to but every time we do meet up it's like no time has passed.

So thank you for being there for me and being an amazing cousin and friend all in one. Thanks for confiding in me when you're sad and thanks for being there when I am. Thanks for protesting to promote obesity with me (in other words let us get ice cream). Thanks for that diet even though you're never going to send it to me and thanks for the countless cousin pics. I know we'll be taking those until we're 90.

So here's to a million more cousin pics, crazy family parties, being bridesmaids at each other's weddings, and picking each other up when we're down. I'd be lost without you and I look forward to many more adventures with you. The best part of all is we're family so no matter what you're stuck with me.

Ps. To all the of my other cousins reading this: don't be offended. You're all amazing and I'm lucky to have each and everyone of you in my life. I would be lost without my crazy family.