JEM ~ Top 33! ;-)

{I gave Jeff a handwritten note that covered all of the serious stuff

And how deeply thankful I am for his kindness and friendship,

So I'll stick to the fun stuff here!}

*Top 33 JEM Quotes at the end of this post!

Here are several pictures from this week... all fun and fantastic!! =)

^^My gift = his initials in wooden letters + sepia photos and handwritten memories/quotes/etc. - another brilliant last minute idea - why can't I think of these things earlier!? - Mom came and helped me again and we stayed up past 5am working on it! lol

^^ Mom also wrapped it in the windowpane burlap ribbon, which I love.

They were fun to make, and I think it turned out pretty great! :)

 ^^Group pic at Red Rock!

 ^^Jeff being blindfolded (by Karli's scarf) and taken to the surprise location! lol

^^The Phoenix - awesome s'mores and fruit with chocolate fondue - birthday banners by Karli!

 ^^Baylor themed party! :)

^^ #thefourhorsemen  #weridetogetherwedietogether

Haha, Michael's hashtags make me happy. :)

^^Kristen and Amanda

^^ "Jeffer" and "Chettles!"

(No, I don't call them these names in person. lol)

^^FANTASTIC group pic!!

 ^^Epic Outtake! :)

^^ "This is the best cake I've had in all my 33 years!" ~JEM

 ^^Tall Kyle ready to float away! :)

 ^^The balloon send-off! lol

"Okay, on the count of 33..."  ~Chet =)

 ^^I like whatever happened with my camera here - it's interesting! :)

^^ Group pic at Legends!

 ^^Lunch at McAlister's this afternoon!

^^So glad I got to join "Tea Time" with "the boys!" =)

Now for the QUOTES (many of which may not make sense without context, but writing 33 stories seems excessive):

1. You know, I intend to own a herd of buffalo one day.  It's really a bucket list item!  (Just as random as it sounds!)
2. Do you all ever get those Glamour Shot pictures taken?  (Yes.) ...Me too!! :)
3. Guys, I HAVE to tell you something..... about Justin Bieber!!
4. Laura, are you judging me right now!?  (When Party in the USA came on his ipod)
5. Nooo, Lindsey.  This car's got an H on the front, not an L!
6. Or maybe she just told you that.  ....Just kidding - hopefully that wasn't too soon.
7. That WAS Parent Trap!  ...Nevermind.
8. If they won't give us 12 straws, ask for 3!
9. Oh, I'm telling you guys - I think that we are in for a treat!  (On Sean as the new Bachelor)
10. She is like a cat- she makes you work for her affection. She is sassy, a Mid-town snob, and a cunning sense of humor. Chet did not like her the first time we went to her class (shocker!). But, we have more than warmed up to this high-society post-cougar. (Describing their Spin instructor! lol)
11. So you could either have that tattoo across your back or you could get two Looney Tunes characters of your choosing on your -- umm, right above your -- kind of right below your clavicle area.
12. I LOVE laundry chutes!!
13. Plus, those blade things -- those are kind of in right now!  (On why he'd rather have no legs than no arms)
14. Oh Nelly, what a quandary we're in!
15. Man, this is just a bloodbath!  (Reacting to The Patriot)
16. Best.  Sidetrip.  Ever!
17. I may be delusional, but I honestly do think he would remember me if he saw me now!
18. Lindsey, I haven't seen a roach in months, but I can almost guarantee there'll be one tonight since you're here!
19. Internal dialogue is always optimistic but cautious as I pace towards my spot. ‘Maybe Rita hooked me up today? She knows I like Volkswagens. They seemed to have lots of Jettas in the lot.’ 
20. I love the uplighting on that house!  ...Even though it's a modest house.  It just gives it a nice ...glow, if you will.  
21. In honor of Chet and the Golden Girls, we blanched the green beans.  
22. Nahs to meet you!  (We all commented on the Texas accent...)  Well... my head was turned!
23. Things are 'stable' here.  Michael is a horse of a different color.  Hoove a good night!  (text)
24. You know, he's a cool guy. I could be like a mentor. (Long pause)  ...Me and Usher.”
25. Okaaaay, I feel awkward.  (Turning around after we'd been behind the drunk skanky girl for a while in Vegas)
26. On behalf of PSO, I'd like to apologize...  (when the power at his house was out and we had to move the party)
27. It's weird to go a whole day without seeing you.  (Text to Chet) lol
28. I asked what kind of car he wanted, and he said a Hummer.  I was thinking, 'Aww, how 'bout a '91 Honda Accord, buddy!?'
29. This is America, y'all. Take it in! …Oh, look at that barn. We should take a side trip from our side trip!
30. This is my fortress, and I'm the queen! (Imitating Malori)
31. Okay, so let's clarify... Call me before you text, message, tweet, email, visit, drop by, send smoke signals, or anything else! :)
32. Well... I meant to buy the Christian version!  (When an explicit rap song came on his ipod)
33. Here... let Daddy take care of it!

Hahahha, so quotable!

"Thank you for being a friend! Traveled down the road and back again... Your heart is true. You're a pal and a confidant!" ;-)