Some of my favorite childhood memories involve my cousin Tenille. though most of the time I lived in oceanside, Tenille and I were as close as sisters. in fact, she was always the big sister I never had and always wanted. she was only a year older than me but she taught me somuch and was there for me no matter what. throughtout the school year, we would write letters to each other constantly, becoming ultimate penpals. Every summer, Tenille would come to oceanside and with me for weeks at a time.this was the reason why I looked forward to summer vacation.We would share my room and pretend we were really sisters.We would go to the mall, hang out at the beach, and go to amusementparks.We even enjoyed the same fashion styles ,taste in boys, and music, especially our favorite music group NSync. One time Tenille even convinced me to call a radio station over and over for more then 3 hours in hopes of winning Nsync concert tickets, all in while my father was yelling at us because he couldn't use the phone.We didn't win, but that never discourged Tenille from trying that or anything for that matter.We always had the best time together no matter what we were doing,even if sometimes all she wanted to do was lay on the couch and watch talk shows and informmercials on t.v.she was the ultimate, true friend. As we got older and graduated high school, our letters and visits faded,with life taking its toll on us both. Tenille faced some rough points in her life and had many obstacles in her way. but, being the Tenille I knew she was, she faced her problems head on and conquered her Issues.and no matter how many months or years went by without talking, when we would finally see each other,it was as if we automatically picked up from where we left off.Tenille was the best friend and cousin that God could have ever blessed me with.Although she is no longer here with us,we are so lucky she left 3 beautiful little legacies:Julian,Kaylee,Noah. Because she will Always be with us in spirit and in are hearts,her children will never forget what an extraordinary mother