Quotables

“Guys, I have to tell you something… about Justin Bieber!”

~Jeff, starting off a long story about meeting Justin and all that has followed

"He had failed his driving test, so we talked about that.  I asked what kind of car he wanted, and he said a Hummer.  I was thinking, 'Aww, how 'bout a '91 Honda Accord, buddy!?'"  ~Jeff :)

“I got a lump in my throat... well, no, not a lump in my throat... butterflies in my stomach… because that was MY story!” ~Jeff, talking about hearing that Justin told Ellen about meeting him on the airplane (when asked how he was adjusting to fame, to prove that some people still don't know who he is) =)

“So how are you handling your newfound fame?” ~Laura :)

“I just think we're gonna meet again someday. Like I just feel like God’s gonna work that out and we're gonna be friends! You know, he's a cool guy. I could be like a mentor. (long pause) Me and Usher.” ~Jeff… yep, still stuck on Justin Bieber lol

“They want to be my friend, and I tell them no.  Then if they have the guts to ask me again, I’ll let them look at my pictures for about a month, then defriend!” ~Chet, on former classmates
“Really? I’d think you'd be all for that just to show off how skinny you are now.” ~Jeff
“Well…. that'll be more of a 10 year reunion thing!” ~Chet :)

“This is America, y'all. Take it in! …Oh, look at that barn. We should take a side trip from our side trip!” ~Jeff, hilariously excited over the boring bare roads on our way to Pops

“My thought is, if you don't have underwear on within five minutes of getting out of the shower, you need therapy!” ~Chet, of the men at gym showers :)

“This is my fortress, and I'm the queen!” ~Jeff, imitating what Malori could say at her new house

"Looks like Bobbi's working hard!"  ~Jeff, coming in as Bobbi was taking a short donut break after working harder than most of us for a long time
"I know how you feel... sometimes, I just work, work, work, then I take a break to paint my nails and that's when my judge walks in."  ~Me, totally serious and confused by everyone laughing lol

“It was so cold!” ~Chet, sounding kinda pitiful when we asked how their night at the house went lol

“Here, let Daddy take care of it.” ~Jeff, taking charge of the taping where Laura wasn't tall enough to reach it - lol   

“So are y'all using my pillow?” ~Laura, wondering if she should leave it for the guys
“Not so much y'all as one of us.” ~Jeff

“Could you pass the Sweet & Low!” ~Jeff
“Pass the brain cancer!” ~Chet

"I think you guys are April Fools-ing me!"  ~Me, after Bobbi told me I'd left my cell phone on the counter at Braums (I lost that phone a ridiculous number of times on that trip!!)

“Okay, I find that kind of adorable, and I don't even like him!” ~Malori :)

“Nahs to meet you!” ~Jeff, to my Mom
“Wow, that was a definite Texas accent!!” ~(all of us)
“Well... my head was turned!” ~Jeff :)

“Not when he calls me Marjorie! When you hang out with someone for months, you should know their name. I mean... it's not like I blend!” ~Malori

And a few that are not from the road trip...

“I can tell you this: guys respond to brighter colors.  And to skirts!” ~Tara
“Wellll, that explains why I'm single.” ~Kristin

“I think that looks good, but I’m not the best person to ask because I don’t really date.” ~Me
“Well, we are experts.  We date every presidential election!” ~Laura
“Oh, we date so often I'm lobbying for a longer week!” ~Tara

Pic = Malori's new couch, only it'll be a bit longer :)

"Uhh, I'm not following you."  ~Salesman at Dane Design, when Malori quickly explained how she could get five pillows for the price of four with the deal he offered her
"Youuu seem really decisive!"  ~Same salesman a bit later - so true!

“You know, I intend to own a herd of buffalo one day.  It’s really a bucket list item. I just like the idea of the buffalo herd just grazing and roaming around.” ~Jeff, upon seeing the Bison sign at the Farmer's Market