My dear friend Tranee turns 24 years old today. Tranee and I met in Junior History class and soon discovered we lived close by and we quickly became better friends and now our families spend holidays at each others homes. She is family. Here are some things I’d like everyone to know about Tranee Rivas Jackson.

1. She doesn’t like her food to touch, veggies, meats and fruits stay away from each other.

2. She graduated with honors.

3. She owns a gun lock, but no gun.

4. She is a wonderful mommy to a fabulous baby. She would do absolutely anything for that baby (Grey is his name – he rocks).

5. She is a good listener and a wonderful advice giver.

6. She is loyal.

7. She is a hoot.

8. She has survived a vacation to Branson, Missouri with my family.

9. She has survived a year on her own with a child while her husband was in Iraq.

10. She is a badass. I love her.