And school is back!

So, as most of you know, school has started for moi! This first week of school has been INSANE! Like literally! It was crazy and stressful because I started the year off with auditions for my school's Shakespeare team. I wasn't sure if I was going to try out for the Shakespeare team because I never have and I don't particularly care for Shakespeare. I don't even really understand it unless you give me like a month...just to learn a monologue. And even then I still don't completely understand! So yeah, I was not sure I should try out, but my friend Gabby has always tried out and tells me about how great it is. I always hear about these stories from Shakespeare festival, and it was sad because I couldn't be a part of them and I didn't really understand it. So I wanted to try something new and learn what it's all about. I have never been so afraid for an audition in my life! Of course with auditions, I always get nervous...but this was different. See my forte are musicals. I feel more comfortable trying out for musicals. And trying out for this, something I wasn't comfortable with and didn't know much about, it was so nerve-wracking! I was literally shaking uncontrollably. It was closed auditions, meaning only one person would go in and audition at a time. I was lucky enough to have my friends Gabby and Kimmy come in and audition with me! It was nice to have them there and I felt a little more at ease. By the way, this audition was on Thursday. My friend Kirsten also tried out! Anyways, Friday, Criman put up the call back list and call backs would be after school that day. Freak out moment! So Friday morning, I was dreading to look at that call back list. I found Kirsten and we went to look at it together. We both made it! Same with Gabby and Kimmy! I was so relieved! Then I started freaking out again. Now I had to do call backs, and I heard you had to do improv for it. Which is not a strength of mine. So I was freaking out...again! After school, all the nerves came again. And yes, we had to do improv! For those of you who don't know what that is...it's improvisation. Making things up on the spot, pretty much. Criman gave each of us a partner randomly. Luckily I was partnered up with Kylie Lord, who I know and I was happy to have her as my partner. Then he split us into 3 groups. Gave each group their own Shakespeare plot and then we would have to improv it. For example, my group was given the plot of a girl who had to dress up as a guy for some reason. Their master was in love with a certain girl and wanted this girl/guy to tell the girl that he loved her. However, this certain girl, she was in love with the guy/girl. And yeah...that's the basics of the plot. Well I had to play the girl and Kylie was the guy/girl. I feel like we did quite well on our improv. We made them laugh, and that's a good sign. Kirsten said she felt pretty good about hers too! So that's great! We don't find out who made it until Saturday!!! Soooo long to wait! I don't know if I can wait that long!
So after our call backs, Kirsten, Mvhayv, and I went to Lakeridge to go see Oquendo! Well, first off that walk to Lakeridge...haha fantastic. Also it just happened to be Lakeridge's 9th Grade Barbecue. So that meant Andrew would be there. We saw him and I had Kirsten and Mvhayv go in front and I would walk behind them. Andrew saw Kirsten and Mvhayv and ran up to them and gave them a hug...which is when he saw me. :D So he ran to me and gave me a hug as well! It was great seeing him again! We went to Oquendo's room and talked for a couple hours. Then we left so that we could get ready for the MV game! We met each other all at the game and had fun! We didn't even pay attention to the game that much haha. But that's okay...we only got 7 points. Oh well. Better luck next time, Bruins! It was a lot of fun just being there with my friends...and Andrew! :D It was a perfect day!
Yesterday was my multi-stake dance and ohmycrazynessofalife. It was awesome! I had the time of my life! We got rained on (we were outside) but that just made it even more fantastic! The music was awesome! And it was a blast! Haha. I danced all night, with friends, with strangers....with boys. Haha. I met this guy and I wish guys would be more like him at dances! He was talking it up with everybody! He danced with a girl every dance and would ask them right away. He was a really funny guy and I can't wait till he's at MV because that dude is great! Haha. Me and Sydney were joking today that since he would be a sophomore next year, Sydney could date him. (Sydney would be a senior) And then I would have Andrew who would be a sophomore, and I would be a senior. Haha. Oh we're great. But yeah, the dance was awesome.
Also, yesterday I had my family reunion. Wow that was great! I was so grateful that everything worked out and I was able to go to it. We were afraid that I wouldn't get a ride home in time to go to the dance (my mom wanted to stay). It all worked out, I was able to get ready and make it to the dance around the time I like to go (I don't like being there on time, I have to be at least 30 minutes late haha). So it was perfect!
This week will be crazy as well. I've got auditions for my school's musical, Cinderella! I'm so excited. Wish me luck! Those auditions will be Monday, Tuesday and then Wednesday (Wednesday are the dance auditions, and Monday and Tuesday are the auditions, auditions). So I'm auditioning tomorrow cuz I have babysitting on Tuesday. Wednesday I'll be doing the dance auditions. Thursday I'll be babysitting again. (By the way...thank you Sister Stott for letting me babysit! I have needed money and need it even more now if I make Shakespeare Team). Friday I have my drama banquet. Yay! Drama is great and I'm so glad I'm taking it this year!!! After our little party, we are going to the football game! Sweet! Saturday is when Criman will put up the cast list for Cinderella and Shakespeare Team. Sooo I'm super stoked for this week! This is going to be great, and crazy! That's pretty much my life at about now and this is getting to be too long. Haha. So I guess I'll end here. This year has been great...oh and my seminary teacher...AMAZING! Love Bro. Taeger! I can tell, this year is going to be awesome. "Life is better on the Mountain!"

24 Letters...my last letter!

Wow, this is my last letter I'll be writing for my challenge. There are many more I could write to and I have so much to say to each of you! Thank you all for being great friends! I love you all! It's been great writing these letters, they have had me look back and think about all the great times! I have had 24 days of reminiscing, and that's been so great! You also get to know a little more about me through these letters, which I find pretty neat. Thank you all for everything! Today's letter is going to be different than all the letters I wrote. Thank you all, once again for everything! Love you all..

08/16/12
Dear Heavenly Father,
Wow, this is so different writing this. I don't know where I should begin. There is a lot I could say. Heavenly Father, thank you so much for everything. Really, you have been there for me everyday. Even when I didn't think you were, I now realize you were and you always will be. I feel awful because of how I turned away from you. I really have never felt so empty before. I'm so grateful that I took seminary and you had given me a friend I needed to help me realize you were there. Just looking back at that time in my life, it really does hurt me to see how lost I was, and how confused I was. I do remember, I had no testimony at one point, and it hurt to hear people tell me that they thought I was so strong in the church because I didn't feel like it, because I didn't believe it. I have now gained my own testimony and I know you are always there for me. "I have learned for myself."
With Jeremy and that whole thing, I remember one night I just broke down. I really didn't know what to do and I prayed so hard that night. I remember asking to have peace and comfort and I just remember feeling as if somebody was hugging me and telling me things were going to be okay. I have never felt like that before, and it was incredible. And then talking with Jeremy's grandfather. I know you had him say what I needed to hear that night.
Heavenly Father, I know you have helped me so much this year. I have such a strong testimony that you are there always, and that prayers are answered. When things got really rough this summer with an old friend, it was through your help that I was able to just forgive and move on. I can't believe the peace I had that morning when I woke up and had truly forgiven. I know it was because of you, I had tried on my own but couldn't seem to forgive, but once I asked for your help, it came easier. It was incredible.
I can't thank you enough for always listening. You know me more than I even know myself. You have been with me through EVERYTHING. You've been there the nights where I cried myself to sleep, the days that were the best days of my life, you've been there when I was sick, everything. You are constantly there and there aren't words to describe how grateful I am.
I remember at girl's camp, my third year. I had been dehydrated and I was really sick. The priesthood men gave me a blessing that night. I don't remember what they said, but not all of it was for me to feel better. I remember the feeling I had. The spirit was so incredibly strong. I couldn't believe it.
I also remember just this past year, when things were just getting to be too much for me. I was trying to fix things and I felt like I was failing. I needed a blessing, and when I finally got one, I couldn't believe, once again, how strong I could feel the spirit. The guy who was giving me the blessing, he hardly knew me, yet what he said was exactly what I needed to hear and I know it came from you. I think that moment was one of the times I have felt the spirit the strongest. Words cannot describe that feeling I had. I felt so comforted, and loved and I knew you were there for me. I have no doubt in my mind, you are there. I can't even begin to tell you how strong my testimony is of that. I just know, for myself, you are there for me.
You know me more than anybody else does. You know my strengths, and you know my weaknesses. After all, you are my Father. I know that you give me trials that you know I can handle and I know they will make me stronger. I've been through a lot this past year, as you know and I know it was all for the better. It has made me a better person and I have become stronger because of it. I've grown up a lot because of the trails I have had this past year. I have learned a lot.
Heavenly Father, thank you so much for always being there for me. Really, thank you. I know I keep saying it, but I really just can't tell you enough, thank you! I do know you care and I know you are doing what's best for me. Looking back, I really do feel so bad that I turned away from you. I can't believe how much I had forgotten. I forgot who I was and I feel awful that I forgot you. I am so grateful to have you in my life. I really don't know what I would do without you. You know how I like to try and fix things on my own, but I have learned that I can't. I can't always do things by myself, and that I do need your help. I have learned to ask for your help. I know I can always count on you.
I hope you know that you really do mean a lot to me. Even though life has been crazy and it always changes, you are always constant. Thank you for teaching me so much throughout my life. Thank you so much for being there for me over 16 years now. Most of all thank you for your love. I don't know who I would be if it wasn't for you. I seriously can't imagine it. I love you and you mean so much to me. Thank you for always guiding me, and helping me be a better person. I really do want to make you proud. I really do try my best and I know you know that. I can't thank you enough. I know you are watching over me, and like I keep saying, I know you are always there. Thank you for giving me everything I have. I am so blessed. I can't thank you enough for the friends I have, I am truly blessed to have them in my life.
I feel so lucky. At times, I feel like I don't deserve things, and that other people deserve them, but I want to thank you for giving me what I have. I really am grateful for everything, even the little things. I know that my testimony actually started to grow from the simple little things because I had to start small. Thank you. I really do hope of making you proud, my Father in Heaven. I love you so very much. Thank you, once again, for everything.

Your daughter,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

2nd to last letter for Jentree!

08/15/12
Dear Jentree,
Girl how I've missed ya! I'm glad we got to see each other at least once during the summer! That was a good day. Jentree, all our days are great! We have so much fun together! Like seriously, we have had some crazy great memories. Like singing with Mandy. Oh my gosh. That's always fun. We HAVE to do that at the talent show! Bahaha. Yeah...in masks...so nobody would recognize us! Hahahaha.
Jentree! We are going to have even more fun this year at school! We are going to be just awesome and make some crazy great memories. People are going to just WANT to know who we are because we will have so much fun. Haha...okay maybe they won't...but we'll have fun anyways.
Oh my gosh! I'm so glad we are going to at least have one class together...at least last I knew we were. I hope that's still the same cuz we haven't had a class since like 9th grade! And that seems forever ago!
By the way...Computer Tech. That class was great. Haha. Even though you and Gabby were stinkers and always made it hard for me to sign into my computer! Oh and remember that spider that one day? Haha. It was sooo scary! I shouldn't have blown on it! Ha. And my scream. Oh gosh. I felt bad for the substitute. And that was so embarrassing. Haha.
Um, so Jentree...we have had some super memorable moments. Like Morp. That was a lot of fun! Seriously it was! I had a blast. I must say, our group. Awesome. I think it was my favorite group I've had. I thought it was odd how that random guy came and played with us in the park. That was kind of weird. Haha. But still, the dance and the whole group date was a lot of fun.
Jentree, we not only have some crazy memories, but we also have great memories. Like the ones where you have been such a great friend! You have been there for me a lot this past year! I mean seriously! The whole thing with me being sooo confused and not knowing whether to talk with Sariah about that one thing, yeah. You helped me a lot with it. I have followed your advice so far. I'm thinking once school starts and everything...I will talk with her about it. But I want to thank you about helping me.
You've been there when I've been crazy, quite stupid/blonde, happy, sad, boy crazy (haha), and everything else. It's been so great to have you as a friend! I love spending time with you and just talking! We always have such great and interesting conversations. Haha.
Jentree, my dear. Thank you so much for everything. For always listening to me go crazy. Thank you for being such an amazing friend and always making me laugh! I trust ya a lot, and I want to thank you for being so trustworthy! You are amazing! Thank you, once again, for everything! Love ya girly! I hope we'll always be friends!

Screaming over spiders around computers,
Alissa Lopez ♥

Mandy, as promised...gets the 22nd letter

Mandy is the one on the right :P

08/14/12
Dearest Squishy Fishy,
Well, we've had quite the life, haven't we? Hahaha. We've had many, many, MANY crazy moments. Literally. Pretty much our lives together...they are just crazy moments. Haha, but we have so much fun with each other, and that's all that matters!
Like going to the park at night and just having fun. Getting wet in sprinklers, going to movies, going to Strawberry Days, everything...it's just all fun.
We are great! We have soooo much fun! Like really, we do. We are hilarious! Hahaha. We have all the fun in our family! Like when we went to Lakeridge recently to do your class changes, we just had such fun, even though Carissa was getting embarrassed because of us. Hahaha. Who cares? We had a good time, even though we were dancing around and going crazy! Haha!
So, as you know, you're my youngest sister. You are my little baby sis! Hehehe. I want you to know that if ya ever need anything, I'm always just a room away. Hahaha. Although...you should knock before you just enter my room. Hahaha. But really, if you have friend issues, need help on homework, or even guy stuff (hehehehehehehehe), I'm always willing to listen and help you out! Even when I do move out, I want you and Carissa to know that I will still be there for you two! You can always call or text, and I'll talk :D
Mandy dear, we really have had so much fun together! All our crazy, wild moments...which aren't rare, they truly are fantastic. Haha. They happen like probably 5 different times a day, AT THE LEAST! Haha.
Oh how we love swinging! Although, I get hurt a lot. Hahaha. Like falling out the swing, getting stuck in the other swing, scratching up my leg, falling backwards out of the swing, flying out the swing into the wood chips, yeah...haha. I have realized swinging doesn't like me as much as I like swinging. But it's my passion!!! Hahaha. My passion, swinging, barefoot in circles. Your passion. Swinging barefoot. (I'm not sure if there was more to yours or not). But yeah, we have some great adventures swinging, don't we? Hahahaha.
Hahaha, remember our little competition with the handstands and cartwheels? Oh my! And then we did a backhand-spring...and I fell on my ankle. Ow. That really hurt! It actually hurt for the rest of the night haha. Yeah, well that was fun too! And I will learn how to do one! But it might take awhile before I can trust myself doing another backhand spring. Hahaha.
Oh hahaha, by the way, I think you should know...I love taking pictures with you! Hehehe. We always make crazy faces and just have fun with the camera! We are models! Hahahahaha. I'm so glad that I have you as my sister because you make my life that much crazier! (In a good way)
Without ya, half my life would be gone! Most of what I do is with ya and our crazy times. Like the song we used to sing all the time from the Wizard of Oz. Hahaha.
We are always going to be sisters. No matter who we meet, we will always have a different bond. Life is crazy, and has a lot of changes, but one thing that will never change is our sisterhood! We are great. I loveth you! You will forever be my squishy fishy!!! Haha.
Mandy, don't forget yourself in this world. You need to stay strong and live the way you know you should live. Love life, and embrace it! There will be people who will try to make you forget your worth and will try to tear you down; don't listen to them. Don't let what other people think of you, change you...unless it's for the better. If somebody tells you, you are heartless, or a waste of time. Do not listen to it! You are NOT a waste of time! You are definitely not heartless Mandy!
Remember you are of worth! Your Father in Heaven loves you and you are truly a princess! He is always there for you! If you need somebody, He will be there! Don't forget that! Mandy, I hope for you to always remember Him, and how great He is. He will help you with anything! He knows you and your soul! He knows your strengths, and He knows how to make your weaknesses even stronger. Lean on him. He will be there for you, no matter what!
I love ya and always will! We have great memories, and believe me...there are more to come that will be just as great! Don't forget who you are! I know dad watches over you, and he loves you! Don't forget that. I know that when the time comes and you meet him again, that day will be so great! I can just imagine him greeting you with a HUGE hug! He loves you! I love ya too, Mandy! Remember that!!!

Your crazy and insane sister,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

Today I wrote my letter to my Grandpa :)

08/13/12
Dear Grandpa,
Hey Grandpa! I wanted to start out by telling you that I love you and that I really miss you! I wish you could have come up and visited this year, but it's okay. Grandpa, I don't think I have ever told you how important you are in my life. You are my father's dad. My dad is a HUGE part in my life, and you are too. I always imagine that if my dad was still alive I would be a daddy's girl. Maybe I only think that because I didn't grow up with a father, but I do think I would have been. I wish, more than anything, that I could have known him longer. I couldn't be happier to have him, of all people, as my father.
I'm so glad to have you as my grandpa. I have been absolutely blessed to have you in my life. I do miss you a lot and hope to one day visit you and grandma out there. It's one of my dreams. I miss Texas, and Texas is also a big part of me ♥
You are sooooo great Grandpa! I love ya to death! I love when you and Grandma come out to visit, it's my favorite time of the year! It's like the one time of the year we actually eat chicken. Hahaha. Plus, we get to spend so much time with you and Grandma! I love going to the Cracker Barrel, going swimming, even going to Chuck E. Cheese, because we get to spend time with you and Grandma! I love it!
My favorite memory of you, well I have two memories. The first one is when you first came out to visit. Haha I remember that day. I was outside and I saw a car pull up. Naturally, being so young, I tried to see who it was inside the car. You looked familiar, but I didn't know who you were. Then it hit me! I realized who you were and ran into the house to tell my mom that you and grandma were here. Crazy day! Haha.
The second memory was another year when you came up. We were outside just doing whatever. The ice cream truck came around, but it didn't come down my street. Me and my sisters, we told you about how they never come down our street. Well you went and got the ice cream truck and brought it down to our street, right in front of our house and then bought us some ice cream. I loved it! I thought (and still do think) that it was so cool that my grandpa went to get the ice cream truck just for us :)
There are sooo many more memories I have that I just love! I can't believe how lucky I was to have you as my grandpa. I love you so much, grandpa. I always have, and I always will. You will forever be a big part of my life. You are so important to me, I hope you know that. Nothing can change that! Nothing ever will. There will only be one Grandpa Lopez in my life, and there is no way you could ever be replaced.
Just like my father, nobody can take your place. I love you both so much. You and my father mean a lot to me. I love you and I love grandma too! I couldn't be happier to have such great grandparents. I feel like the luckiest girl to have you as my grandpa! There is nobody else I would want as my grandpa! I love you and miss you soooooo much! I want you to know, grandpa, you have been an amazing grandparent. You have been like the closest thing of a father-figure in my life. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. I will never forget you! How could I? There is no way that I could ever be able to forget you, and I never want to!
I don't ever want to forget the time you came out here that first year. I don't want to forget your smile. I don't want to forget the times we played basketball in the backyard. Or the times we splashed each other while swimming. I never want to forget you. You and grandma, you both mean so much to me. You are the parents of my own dad. I never want to forget you both. You both mean so much to me! Part of me will always be with you! I will always be a Lopez, I will always be my daddy's little girl. I will always be your little granddaughter, in this life...and the next. I love you so much grandpa. Please don't forget how much you mean to me. Don't forget me. I love you. Thank you for everything. You will forever be a part of my life. Remember that. I love you so much. Thank you for the great memories. Thank you for being the best grandpa I could ask for. I love you so much!!!

Your little granddaughter,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

Almost done with this challenge! 20th letter today O_o

08/12/12
Dear Gabbs,
We have known each other for how long? Like my whole life! Hahaha. Not really, but close to it. I remember when I moved here, you were my very first friend. How great it was to have a friend with me when I knew nobody, and of all people, it was YOU! You introduced me to many other people, making it possible for me to meet other people and make other friends. So, you have played a big part in who some of my friends are today! :D
Oh gosh Gabbers, we've had soooooo many memories. Like literally, we have. Some of them were just fantastic! Like our great, and horrible french movie! Hahaha. Oh my. That was just....yeah...craaaaaaazzzzzzzyyyyy! Bahaha. Some of my favorite memories are from that movie. Oh wow.
Oh French class alone was an adventure in 9th grade! Hahaha. I remember when we were doing our french speaking test and we started ours with talking in Spanish. Bahahaha. Fun times. And then I would always sneak out to 2nd lunch...hehehe. Oh gosh great class. Definitely one of my favorite classes I have had with you!
Hahaha. Remember how I'm blonde? And how we told like everybody. Oh gosh...yeah...I wonder who still thinks that. I'm going to stop dying my hair some day, and let the natural blonde show because some people need more convincing ;) Hahaha. Oh great times :P
Gabby, dear, you have quite some talent. You are great at acting and can really use your voice (singing), and you know how to move (dance). Triple threat girly!!!!! Hahaha. Keep up at your talents. Keep on developing them. You have lots of potential.
My, my Gabbs. We seriously have had great times. And sometimes I wonder how we are alive...or well at least me, because sometimes we do some pretty stupid things. Always at girl's camp. Haha. And school sometimes. Hahahaha. But hey, we have fun...and that's all that matters!!!! Right? Right! :D
So, we are pretty much going to rock the school this year from our complete awesomeness. K? K! So yeah, be prepared!!! Hahaha. Drama will be a blast! EEEEEEEPPPPP! Hahaha. I'm so glad that I was able to take that class, it's going to be crrrrrrrraaaaaaazzzzzzzzyyyyyyy! Hahaha, but fun just the same! And that's going to be great!
Gabby, you are such a great gal! Thanks for being such a great friend during Prom and everything. For letting me invade your home that night. Your dress was adorkable, and I still can't believe Renato knew EVERY song! Bahaha.
Thanks for all the advice you've given me. Thank you for all the gifts you have given me, including the gift of friendship! Thanks for everything you do. Stay strong Gabby! The Lord loves you and watches over you. He knows you and will always be there for you. I know that to be true. Reach out to others, and others will reach out to you. Be patient in your trials, because as you know, they will be "but a small moment." You have so much to give to others. Share the light you have been given. Be yourself, and don't ever forget who you are. Thank you for everything! Love ya girly, don't forget that. :)

Your dumb blonde friend,
Alissa Lopez ♥

Mr Rocque, you get my 19th letter!

08/11/12
Dear Mr. Rocque,
Hey! It's been forever! Where do I start? Oh haha, I know. Thank you for being able to put up with me for 3 years. I cannot even imagine how that was for ya haha. Hopefully it wasn't too bad! Mr. Rocque, it was fun having you as my french teacher. There was quite some crazy times during french class. Hahaha, I always loved when you would speak to us just in french with your little actions so that we could understand what you were talking about. Hahaha. That was always funny.
Mr. Rocque, you not only taught me french, but taught me to be afraid of soccer balls. Hahaha. I think it was the time that you almost hit me in the head with the soccer ball that made me realize how dangerous the game was. Just watching the game could be dangerous! Cuz I wasn't even playing that day!!! Hahaha.
Another thing you taught me was that I definitely don't want to make movies. Hahaha. Although making the movie was fun, I really...eh...that movie was pretty bad. Haha. And very embarrassing. Hahaha.
Mr. Rocque thank you for always encouraging me to do my best. I know there were times I told you that I didn't think I could do something, but you always told me to try. Thanks for all the encouragement! I can tell you, it's helped me out a lot! So thank you a ton!
Also, thank you all the advice you have given me through the years. I know that I can be a little lost at times at what to do, but you always helped me out. When I needed a trusted adult to talk to, you would help me out! Thanks for that!
Mr. Rocque, you are a great teacher! You know how to teach, but also know how to have fun! That's great and I wish some teachers would learn from you! Hahaha. But seriously, I was glad to have you as my french teacher. You really helped me out when I needed it, even now when I have questions for my french class, you still help! Thank you for all the help you have given me! I can't thank you enough!
Rocque, you are definitely unlike any other teacher. Hahaha. I don't think I've ever met any other teacher who will wear soccer shorts during school. Haha.
Thank you Mr. Rocque for all the laughs during class! Thank you for all your teaching! Thanks for also making sure things were okay. Thank you for just being you! You are great! Thank you and because of you I will always remember at least some french. Hahaha. Thanks for helping me still with my french class. Thank you for being a friend as well as my teacher! Thank you for everything! I miss having you as my french teacher! You are a great teacher! Thank you once again for everything.

Still learning french,
Alissa Lopez ♥

Ari, Ari, Ari! You get today's letter!

08/10/12
Dear Ari,
Ohmycrazynessofalife, Ari!!!! Wow. Words cannot describe how amazing you are!!! You are so funny and always make me laugh. Oh my gosh, we have some pretty crazy times! Ari, I had no idea how funny you were until camp last year. Wow, you always made my day and just knew what to say to brighten the day! This year at camp was just at great! Hahaha. I had a great time with you and like always, made me laugh. You made it easy to have a great time! And you are great at fires! Although you did start to creep me out with your wanting of grease...even if it was for the fire. Hahaha.
Ari, what can I say? We really have had some great times. Just today at breakfast! I was not expecting you to shove the french toast at me. It caught me completely off guard! And our conversations we had at breakfast today, haha just great! I love your pancake cutter idea, by the way! It would definitely come in handy!!!
Ari, when I have a bad day, you can always make me laugh and just ease up. Really! I don't think I've ever been able to be upset for too long around you. You just get me laughing and things are okay! Thank you for that Ari. That is quite the talent.
You are a very talented girl Ari. I think you should play your oboe sometime for us in young women's. I've only seen you play once, and that was at your band concert. But you should really play sometime...perhaps in church??? *Wink, wink.
Ari, Ari, Ari. What great fun we've had! I love having you in young women's. You are seriously like my favorite! You just make young women's soooo much fun! You are always so happy and say the best things. Even on Sundays when we have to split up into classes. Haha :P
You have so much strength! I love watching you (not in a creepy way) and seeing your testimony grow! You are a great example, not only for the younger girls, but even for us Laurels. You really are a good example! Thank you for always standing up for what you think is right. That is so great, and I want to do the same!
Ari, you always amaze me! The way that you can just brighten people's day and just make everything seem so much easier! That is seriously some great talent!!! I could only hope to be like that! Ari, thank you so much for always sharing your light with me and all the girls in young women. Thank you for always making me laugh and smile! You, without fail can make me laugh every time in young women's. Thank you for being such a great example! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Ari, thank you so much for just being yourself! I love ya! Remember to always be yourself. People will like you just the way you are, cuz I do! Hahaha. Thanks for everything Ari! Love ya!

Your happy friend,
Alissa Lopez ♥

17th letter for Andrew ♥

08/09/12
Dear Andrew,
Hey, so just so you know, I'm already blushing like a maniac writing this to you. Haha. I don't even really know where to begin. There is a lot to say :)
Well I'll start with this...Andrew, you make me so happy! I can't tell you how happy you make me feel. Everyday, without fail, you can make me smile. You just always know what to say to make me laugh or smile. I love that about you :) I love how you can just make my whole day, whether it's from seeing you or just through a simple text.
I love how my name sounds when you say it and I love how comfortable I feel around you. You make it easy for me to be myself. That is quite a talent Andrew :) Words can't describe how much you mean to me.
The memories I have with you, they are my favorite memories of all :) Summer fest was absolutely incredible and was the best day of my life :D Haha, I still have that dolphin you won.
Andrew, I'm sooo happy I met you that day in Flex. I didn't know then, just how important you would become to me. I can't believe I was so lucky to meet a guy like you! You are not like any other guy I've met! :D
Andrew, I want you to know, I love how easily you fit in with my friends! Seeing you when you met April, and how easily you were to jump in and talk with her, I couldn't have been happier. It meant a lot to me, you meeting her. April is one of my closest friends, and having you meet her and just being able to talk like you've known each other, it was great. And I loved it :)
Like I said, I've never met a guy like you. I've never met somebody who can make me laugh so easily :) I have never met someone who makes me feel as happy as you do or somebody who makes me feel so beautiful no matter what I think I look like. You are incredible!
As for the memories we have, there are many! All of them are great :) Once Upon A Mattress was tons of fun! And not just because we danced together. Haha ;)
Oh my gosh, that french movie, haha...wow great! I remember you kissing that tree...hm...haha. Pretty funny :) All of it was a lot of fun! Did I ever thank you for doing the movie? If not, thank you so much! It was great that you helped out :D
That picnic, it was a lot of fun. I already told you that I loved how easily you could talk with April, but really that picnic was great :) Hahaha, the swings. It was fun swinging ;)
Andrew, you have changed my life! I don't know what I would do without you! You have been the best thing in my life! You mean everything to me! I love being with you!
I love the way you smile, I love how you make me feel, I absolutely love your eyes, I love that we have so much in common, I love that you aren't afraid to be yourself, I love your honesty, I love your little random things you say. Pretty much, everything about you, I love it! :D
Thank you for everything! I have been so blessed to have you in my life. You really do mean everything to me. You have made me want to be a better person. I would do anything for you. Thank you once again, for everything. I'm the luckiest girl to have met a guy like you and to have you! I love you Andrew!

Your girl,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

McKenna gets today's letter cuz she's awesome!

08/08/12
Dear McKenna,
McKenna, dearest...I cannot believe you took a picture of me with my failed attempt of eating french toast. Hahaha. Oh gosh. Embarrassing. At least it wasn't of Mandy and Ari shoving the french toast in my face. That's my positive spin on that picture. But you will pay. I'm going to have to get you back. Haha.
Well haven't we had some great times? Hahaha. Oh gosh. Like whenever I came to Lakeridge and we got to talk and see each other...usually in Oquendo's room. Haha. Or girl's camp last year! Oh my crazy socks! That was fun. You were like our own personal radio! Hahaha. It was awesome!
McKenna, you have been such a great friend! I love our little walks. They're great and quite interesting. Haha. Like our last one with you singing One Direction, and talking about One Direction, and haha yeah. We should go on another walk sometime, just to talk and have fun again! Haha :)
Hahaha this morning was great by the way. And haha, waking you up, that was hilarious! I loved that you just sat up and put on a smile and said, "Good morning." It was pretty funny. Haha. I only got to wake up you and Kaylee, but you beat Kaylee out for "The Best Waking Up Award," which I just made up and yeah. Hahaha. But you're awesome!
McKenna! You are just a huge ball of energy! You always are so jumpy and crazy, and it's awesome! Haha. It makes me want to be happy! Hahaha! I love that you are just so happy and can make people laugh. Quite the talent, my lady! :D
McKenna! I always forget that you are like 4 years younger than me. You don't seem like it! You make me feel like either you are my age, or I'm your age...not sure which one. Haha. But still, I just always feel like we are the same age! I'm going to say that's a good thing. Hahaha.
You are such a great friend! You always try to make me happy when I have bad days and you always try to get me to laugh. Like last Wednesday! At young women's. I was just not having a great day, and you from the start tried to get me to be happy :)
McKenna, dear. You are a joy! You have such potential! I love you like my own sister. Really! You and I are super close! You know a lot about me, and I can promise you, you will start to know even more, because I do trust you. :D You always got my back, and I know that for sure!
McKenna, we've had some pretty crazy conversations, and some pretty crazy days. I mean just camp alone...yeah, you saw me like literally go insane. Camp always brings out my crazy side haha. I'm always afraid I'll scare off the 1st years. Hahaha. Especially this year cuz I was a YCL. Haha. I wish you could have been there, but you know...you were remembered! :D
Kenna, what can I say. I keep saying it, you are just amazing! You know how to make people laugh, and your smile is contagious! I only hope I can be like you! Man, I'm going to have to keep those guys away from ya this year! They are just going to be going crazy for that smile of yours! Hahaha. And if there is any trouble, I'll be there to take care of it. "I'll punch them in the face," since you know, you would do the same for me...and I know you would, cuz you've told me that a few times. Haha.
So, I think this year, I'm going to have to make sure to keep seeing you! We must always stay in touch! Cuz you are soooooooo great, and just know how to lift me up and make me happy, plus you are so incredible! I love ya girl! Don't forget who you are! You are such a great girl, and you are loved by so many people! Thanks for everything you have done for me. I hope for us to always be friends! Love ya!

Secretly your sister,
Alissa Lopez ♥

My 15th letter is for Shaina!

08/07/12
Shaina,
Oh gosh. What would I do without my Shaina! You have been such a great friend and boy, we've had sooooo much fun! I don't know what I would do without you! I'm soooo glad we were in Children together! We had some great times! Biology was always an adventure. Hahaha. Especially when we had that student teacher. She didn't like our table very much. I don't understand why, I mean when we had to draw those posters of the insides of people we drew a heart...maybe not correctly, but still! Haha, oh well, she was crazy!!!
Oh boy, ballroom...that was crazy fun! Hahaha. We had lots of fun in ballroom. I'm glad you were in my ballroom class. When I was hurt and couldn't dance, it was nice having company. Oh haha which reminds me about when you were hurt and your ice. That ice was good haha :)
Shaina, ohmycrazynessofalife...English. Where do I even begin with that class?! <- That reminds me of an interrobang from English! haha. Anyways, yeah that class was great! It wasn't a good thing that it was the first class of the day, when I had no sleep. Yeah, no...not good. Haha. Remember that one day, we were in the computer lab writing those papers? Haha, the ones about Huckleberry Finn? I think we went a little too crazy that day, because you broke my backpack!!! Hahaha. And you also gave me that new name...hahaha.
Yeah, fun class. I'm so glad you were in my group when we were reading Fahrenheit 451, because I would have died without you! Hahaha, remember when Andrus came in at the right time because somebody was being stupid and was arguing with us about our opinions. Yeah, I wouldn't have been able to handle that person if you weren't in my group! Oh and our poster we made of Clarisse was amazing! Hahaha :D
Shaina, wow, you have been a great friend. Really! You helped me out when I was working with Oquendo. You helped me during the school year whenever I had friend issues. You have always just been great.
It's amazing how close we have become. I don't usually meet people and become so close in a short amount of time. I have been able to trust you and have had a friend who has been there for me a lot. You are so amazing! I have loved getting to know you! You are such a joy! You always make me laugh, even when I'm upset. You've seen me cry, and when I have had bad days, you just always do whatever you can to make me feel better. Thank you so much Shaina! You are so unique and I really don't know what I'd do without you! Thank you so much for everything. The laughs, the crazy blonde moments, English, Biology, Ballroom, Children, lunch, EVERYTHING! It has all been a great adventure! I am so excited for this next school year! It will be amazing!
I love ya girl! We will make some serious, crazy memories this year!!! You have such talent, Shaina! I loved your One Act! It was awesome!!! Love ya girl. Thank you for everything, and Shaina...I do like the purple in your hair! Hehehe :P (But really I do)

Your English Buddy,
Alissa Lopez ♥

Nadya's and Grandma Hamilton's letters

Sorry, I didn't get to putting up yesterday's letter. Here are the next two letters! The first one is to Nadya, who will be moving. She's a girl in my ward who is awesome! The other one is for my Grandma! :D

08/05/12
Dear Nadya,
Oh my gosh! I'm going to miss you sooo much! You are one of my favorites and I love having you in young women's. We have gotten pretty close this year, especially because of camp, and now you're leaving! :/ I think of ya as a sister to me. I seriously will miss you. You are such a great gal and so fun to be around!
We've had soooo much fun this year. Seriously! Young women's, wow...I love having you there. You make it that much more fun. It will definitely be different without you there. I was so happy you came to camp! I loved getting to know you even more up there. You just have such spunk and you're such a special girl. You just light up the room with your laughter and your sweet spirit!
Hahaha. The best memory I have with you was camp during our skit. My favorite part of the skit was when you and I ran onto the stage to be reunited after "my mission" and we could finally get married. Bahahaha that was just hilarious! I'm going to miss having you around!
Really Nadya, you don't know how much I think of you as my sister. I know God has a plan for you. Please, remember Him. He will always be there for you and will never forget you. When you feel hurt, He can help lift the pain away. When you feel like you can't forgive, trust me, He can help. I know for a fact He will. I had to go through HUGE forgiveness thing just this summer, and I could not have done it without God's help. He will guide you and always love you.
I know He is watching over you. I know things may seem hard at times, but everything has a reason. This life has purpose. You have purpose. Don't ever forget it. If you ever need help, and you can't seem to find any through friends or family, He will help you! He will guide you. You just have to ask for His help. Don't forget who you are, Nadya! You are a daughter of God, a princess in training. Embrace it! You have such strength and such a glow! Use it wisely. You really do have purpose!
Nadya, I love ya! You really are just a great friend, and sister. I have loved getting to know about you personally and hearing all about your trials and hearing your testimony. We really have gotten pretty close and I'm really going to miss you! You have to keep in touch because I want to hear all about your adventures! I promise I will be here if you ever feel like you need some advice. I'll still give it to you! I hope you the best and that you may always remember who you are. I can't wait to see you again! I hope you have a great time. Keep in touch girl! Our memories are not yet through! We have years left where we can keep these memories growing! Love ya girly. Don't forget yourself and always be true. I'll miss ya!

Your older sis,
Alissa Lopez ♥

08/06/12

Dear Grandma,
You are such an amazing grandma! I love you sooo much! Thank you for always being there for me. My favorite memory of you is when I was having a hard time, I wrote to you about everything and you wrote back with such great advice. You helped me with what I was going through, and you helped me to see that I was wanted and that I did have purpose in this life. You helped me with the whole thing about me feeling upset about my dad. Thank you for that because you don't now how much that helped me out. Even though I received that letter years ago, I still cherish it and I always will.
Grandma, I have always loved your visits. We can have some pretty good times. I think my favorite, or at least one I can remember the most (and we still mention it in our house), was when the back of one of our chairs popped off and you had said, "I thought I'd been shot!" Hahaha. I don't know if you remember that, but we all do. We like to use that phrase. Haha.
I loved when we would go to New York to see you and all the family up there. It was always my favorite and I always looked forward to it. I love it up there and I do want to go back again sometime. I love the air in the morning with the fog. And it's so pretty up there. I love Donnelly's too, of course! Hahaha.
Grandma I love all your birthday cards! :D I love how you can just pick out the perfect birthday card! It's just incredible! I just thought I would let you know. Really, I do love all your birthday cards :D
You have seen me grow up and I hope that as I keep growing up, I will be able to grow up like you! You have such strength and a love for so many things and for so many people. You amaze me and I love you! I have been blessed to be a part of your family! I am so grateful that I have you as my grandma. You are such an amazing example. I love you so much!
We really have had a lot of good times together. I remember one time when you were visiting and you were writing in your journal. I camp up to you, asking what you were doing. You explained that you write in your journal everyday and I left and went to write in mine because of your example. I do admit, I don't always write in my journal, but I do know that while you were visiting at that time, I wrote in it everyday :)
Thank you so much for always being there. Thank you for being such a great example to me. Thank you for all the stories you have shared. I love your stories! Thank you for supporting me. Thank you so much for being a HUGE part in my life. Thanks for teaching me and guiding me. It's people like you who have made me better than I was. Thank you so much for everything! I love you soooo much! You are so loved! Thank you once again for everything, and I really do love you!

Forever your grand-daughter,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

Halfway done...12th one goes to...CARISSA!

Halfway done...12 letters down, 12 to go. Today goes to Carissa, ma sister!

08/04/12
Dear Kizza,
Ohmycrazynessofalife! We have had some crazy memories!!! I mean seriously! A lot of them you can't even describe, because we are sooooo weird. Hahaha. Mostly you...just kidding :P Let's see I think one of my favorite memories was when you and I got into those HUGE pants together and we were doing the Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dumb show thingy. Haha, funny, but way embarrassing!
Let's see, then there is always our little dance parties. Hahaha. Those are always a lot of fun and insane. It's a good thing nobody besides us (and Mandy), are there for that because I would be super embarrassed. Hahahaha.
I remember when we used to sing together to Aunt Leona or Aunt Kate or Grandma H., pretty much anybody that would listen to us. Haha. We don't do that anymore...at all :/
Oh another one of my favorite memories, was when I was telling you your whole life story and then it turned into mine as well. Haha. You better name you daughter Alyssa Paige, it was in the story...you must follow it! Hahaha :P
Oh my gosh, Carissa, you and I are INSANE! Bahaha. No but seriously, I keep thinking back at all we have done together, and I must say...I am now quite embarrassed. Hahaha. We are just weird. Simple as that.
As weird as we are, we do have our good moments. And our super serious moments...even if they last for just about a minute. Hahaha. I have a different bond with you, than I have with Mandy, Heather and Sandra. We are super close! Like seriously! You are usually the first to know about anything and everything. I can trust you so much, even though sometimes you do try to blackmail me! Hahaha. Still, I find it so easy to tell you things....must be because we were supposed to be twins! Hahaha. I know you don't think we look that alike, but I think we do...A TON!
You and I are really close. I become very protective over you, even within our house, and you do the same. I remember when I was mad at you once and we were yelling and everything, but once when somebody else got involved and was being rude to you, I jumped in and couldn't stand it. I stopped being angry with you and started protecting you (I don't want to tell the whole story, if you want to know it, I'll tell you...in person).
You and I must have what Boomer and Brady, from Pair of Kings, have. Where they can feel each other's pain. Hahaha. No, but I mean it. When I broke my nose, I was not the only one crying, you were crying too, and you weren't even the one that was hurt! Haha.
Carissa, I love how we can be so angry with each other, but then just simply forget and just move on. It's great, and actually teaches me how to forgive and forget.
You and I, we are just great. Hahaha. We laugh together, we cry at times together, we love each other, we protect each other, we teach each other, we make memories together, we are just incredible! Haha. I don't know how to put into words what kind of bond we have, because it really is nothing like ones I have with anybody else. We are just unique together!
Kissa, I want you to know that you are doing a great job! I have loved watching you grow...not physically because you grew taller than me and that sucks, but you know what I mean. You have matured a lot, and really you don't seem like you should be 14. You act older...at times. Hahaha. But really you do.
Don't forget who you are Carissa. You are a daughter of God. You are loved. I know dad watches over you, and I know he can't wait to hold you in his arms again. I can tell he is proud of you. He loves you. Don't forget that.
Our Father in Heaven is always there for you. He will always listen. When you feel alone, He is always there for you. I know it. You know how hard my life has been and that I have felt alone, but I can tell you, He was there for me. He helped me. He, is why I am still alive today. When you need somebody to talk to, when nobody else will listen, He will. When you feel as if you have no one, go to Him. He will be there.
I love you to death Carissa! These past 14, almost 15 years now (WHAT?!?!?! o_O), they have been incredible. They have been just soooo great! These next 2 years will be great before I move out, and I promise we will always be close no matter where we live. No amount of miles could keep us apart. We will forever be sisters, close sisters and always, will I love you. Remember who you are. I love you! Thank you for everything! Keep up the great work you are doing! Love you! Oh and I called you like 3 different names in here. Hahaha. Just thought I should point that out :P

Your soul sister forever,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

Happy Birthday Sandra, you receive the 11th letter!

It's my sister Sandra's birthday so I decided today she would receive the letter for today. This is a little different than the other ones I have done. Sandra has Autism, so if she did read this letter, I don't know what she would really think of it. I love her though, and I hope she knows it!

08/03/12
Dearest Sandra,
Oh my! You're 24...INSANE! I can't believe it! I really can't wrap my head around that. Hahaha. Wow, that's just crazy, but it's great! Happy birthday Sandra!
Sandra, I can't believe all you have been through. You have experienced a life I will never completely understand. I don't see things the same as you, I don't feel things the way you do, and I don't learn the same way as you. You are completely unique. You have taught me so much; patience, love, how to be happy, consideration to others, loyalty, what it means to be sincere, forgiveness, how to be open-minded and open-hearted, friendly, and so much more! You are constantly a teacher to me and others in this life. 
You teach us what it truly means not to judge others by looks. I don't know how many times you have had me talk to complete strangers. Or even take pictures of you with random strangers. Haha. You amaze me that you can just go up to somebody, hug them and already love them, yet you hardly know them! It's incredible and I want to be like that.
Sandra, I know you are a gift from God. You reach out to people, you love people, and I have been so blessed to have you as my sister. Like I said, you have taught me so much. Really, I can't believe how much you have taught me. I wouldn't be the same person without you. I don't know who I would be or what I would be like if I didn't have you as a sister.
We have had so many great memories. 16 years of it. I remember when you sat on my head. Hahaha. Yes, that really hurt, but it's actually really funny thinking back to it. Let's see, I remember when you also would sneak out of the house and go to the neighbors...oh wait. You still sometimes do that. Haha.
Then there's always Christmas. I love Christmas because you are home for Christmas Eve, Christmas and mom's birthday and then if the next day just happens to be Sunday, we see you even more!!! It's always been my favorite time of the year with you! I remember one year you tried sneaking past the hall door and I caught you and you told me you could see Santa...even though the door was closed. Haha. It's great that when you come home, you get to stay with me in my room! I love it! Hahaha. I love that you will wake up at like 3 or even earlier and I am the first one you try to wake up. Calling me darling, girl, sister, etc. I love it, even though it's always early in the morning. 
With you, seriously all the little things you do, I just love! Words cannot describe how much you mean to me and how much I love and care for you! You are just so amazing!!! I love when you laugh, smile, run away from me (haha), just everything! I love you sooooo much!!!
Sandra, thank you for teaching me so much and for loving me the way you do. Thank you for being such a great example. You have no idea how much you mean to me. I know you have been blessed. I know Dad watches over you and I know you are protected. You are a shining star. You are so incredible! Thank you for sharing your light with me for the past 16 years. You have such strength! Thank you for everything. I love you Sandra! You are astounding! Love you more than all the stars in the sky! 


Eternally your sister,
Alissa A'Lynn Lopez ♥

My 9th and 10th letters, to Traci and Amanda

Sorry I didn't get my letter up yesterday because I wrote it super, super late. So here is yesterday's and today!

08/01/12
Dear Traci,
First off, thank you for the soda tonight and the drive, it was nice. I really needed it :)
Traci, you are such a great leader! I have loved having you in young women's and I am so grateful that you are a leader. I can tell you care about each of the girls, and it means a lot to me. I know I can trust you and I know you care.
Traci, seriously you are just like another one of the girls. You are always so sweet and you always make me smile! Last year at girl's camp, oh my gosh. It was great and you were just so amazing!!!! I loved having you up there and we had many great memories...like when you and Sister Coleman were blowing bubbles with your nose. Hahaha. That was seriously awesome!
You are such a great leader, Traci. The lessons you give, I love them. I have always loved your lessons and they are just so great. I know you take time to prepare them, and I can always feel the spirit as you teach. Thank you so much for everything you have done. Thank you for sharing your light and thank you so much for being a friend to me. You have been somebody I can turn to when I'm not having a good day. You are such a sweet girl and always have such a sweetness about you. Thank you for that. For leading me, and the other girls in young women's. Thank you for caring about all of us and for teaching us so much. I don't know what we would do without you.
I wish I could write more but I'm trying to get this done before the new day...and have just failed. Haha. I promise to finish this letter to you though. I will give it to you at church this next Sunday! Love you Sister Carter, and thank you for all you do!

Your little Laurel,
Alissa Lopez



08/2/12

Oh cherished Mandy,
Girl!!! You left me today! :/ I hope you'll have tons of fun though. Keep in touch while you are over there and don't forget about me! Hahaha.
Mandy, Mandy, Mandy! Ohmycrazynessofalife! We have had such an amazing time this year! Lunch, little trips to the playground, Preference, Morp, hanging out at your house, movies, Children of Eden and soooo much more! It's all been a blast!!! We have become so much closer this year! I don't know when it all happened, but it did and it's been great!

You are such a great friend Mandy! You have been there through it all this year! When I was upset, when I was happy, when I was frustrated, when I was insane (which was most of the time haha), you were always there! You stood up for me when I was being hurt, you stuck by me through it, made sure I was okay and was just a great friend through it all! Thank you so much for it all! I can't thank you enough!!!
I still feel awful that I couldn't make it to your birthday party this year! I still owe you! I will have to figure out what to do to make it up to you! Haha.
This school year is going to be soooooooooooooooooooooooooo AMAZING! We will have the time of our lives! It's going to be great! Hahaha, we will have to sing that song with Jentree still. Ha. Mandy..."my girl!!!" Hahahaha.
Mandy, thank you for all the advice you have given me. Thank you for being cool with my mom when she was taking you home that one time and we stopped at Winco. I don't remember where we came from, but I remember just talking to you about friend issues. You helped me feel better and gave me some good advice and made me laugh that you were so entertained by that wrench. Hahaha.
Oh my gosh! Just so you know, you're little niece....so stinkin cute! Haha. I loved holding her! She was sooo precious! :D
We have had many memories! Let's see, I think one of my favorites with you was Preference. Haha. That was a lot of fun. Singing "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" with the guys, that was fun. Hahaha. And then our little adventure trying to find Fred's house. That whole night was just really fun. It was great and I was so happy that we were in the same group!
Another fun time was when we were just hanging out at the park by Mountain View during lunch. We would go there quite often, but it was always nice! We just got to talk and swing and sit and talk some more. Hahaha. I think all the little things, or the things that seem little at the time, they really aren't. They have become so much bigger than I thought they would. Like just our little talks, the times you were there when I was upset, sharing your smile, reaching out to me...all the things you think to be as just simple little things, they are so much more! Thank you for all the amazing years we have shared. We've known each other for a long time, we've grown up together. You are a great friend!
Girly, I don't see us growing apart anytime soon. It seems that the more time we have been given, the closer of friends we become! We've experienced a lot together! We've shared so many laughs. We've both have had our blonde moments together! Hahaha. We, are great friends.
You have such great talent Mandy! In Children, I loved watching you (not in a creepy way haha). But seriously, you get so into it and become the character and just have so much fun. It's amazing!
Thank you, once again Mandy for being a friend I can lean on when things get rough. Thank you for sharing your light with me. Thank you for sticking up for me. Thank you for always being a great friend. Thank you for everything! I love ya girly! You are such a great girl and loved by many! You have such a sweet spirit and a light that makes others want to get to know you. You are unique. You are here for a reason. Our Father in Heaven loves you and He always will be there for you. Stay strong! If you need somebody to lean on, I'm always here for ya! I've got your back! Thanks for giving me one of the greatest gifts of life, friendship. Thank you! Love ya!
(Imagine I'm singing this last part haha)

Yooooouuuurrrrr Giiiiiirrrrrrrrllllllllllll,"
Alissa Lopez ♥