My dear Shmemily

I'm really getting sick of all these good-byes Em... When I told you tonight that I didn't want you to leave, I meant it. I want you to change your big plans to move far away from us and rearrange your life so that my heart stops hurting from missing you so much. I know that doesn't make any sense and it's time to let you go, FLY MY LITTLE BIRDIE BE FREE, but don't ever forget that you can always come home and when you do visit we will enjoy every precious moment to the fullest. I love you. Ok, enough being mushy or I'll start weeping all over my keyboard. On to the pics!
Oh man, the very beginning of the famous Wisconsin Triple Kiss -- yes, that's right, I have to give Em and I credit for starting it down in Panama City our Freshman year. Check out our expressions, we're thinking "Oh my, I can't believe we just did that!" how silly of us for being so shocked and how funny that we started something that Spring Break that, not only won the adoration of some Ohio Boys, but also followed us throughout our college years! By the way Em, check out who's wearing OUR shirt in that picture.. I know I gave it to you, but I'd still like to think of it as ours :)

Speaking of those Ohio Boys, I know time has gone by fast since that first road trip to Panama City, but can you believe how many times we've hung out with those crazies since?? This pic is from our very first visit to Ohio. I always refer to it as "our engagement picture" -- we make a pretty sweet couple. I guess seeing how much we've changed and grown between then and now really does prove that we weren't jipped out of any time together, still I can't help feeling like I went to bed one night with all sorts of college play time left and woke up the next day to it all coming to a close. It's really unbelievable how much fun we've had together, I feel so lucky to be me and so lucky to have you. Alright, getting a little sappy here again, so this is where I'm going to cue our song (Sunday Morning - No Doubt) and roll some of my fav pics of us:

Jamaica mon! Notice the lovely pink tank top (also OURS).

Matching flasks for Christmas, oh how our friends know us so well!

I know people mistake us for sisters on occasion, I don't really see it, but I have to say again what a cute pair we are.

My Shmemers, I love the fact that we can get you tanked off of anything frozen, alcoholic, and tasty. Margaritas are a favorite of course. Thanks for providing me with such wonderful entertainment. We may have annoyed everyone at the supermarket that evening with our crazy shopping cart taxi and low-rider bike riding (all carried out while wearing skirts, we're such ladies = BURP!) but it's safe to say that the memories I have of that night will keep me smiling for a long time, even when I'm really missing you. I love you a lot sweet lady, here's wishing you the best of luck in the real world and one last kiss for good measure. MWA!