and I so enjoyed her companionship over the last 10 weeks. Having a family member here for an extended period sharing in the everyday is something I will always treasure. I love that she fit right into our family. 
She is laidback, funny, genuine, helpful, pleasant, and interested. She is one cool chick.
She wanted to hear every single, solitary story from Sydney...all hundred of them.
She became a dog lover.
She is training for the Chicago half-marathon.
She read heaps of books.
She drank LOTS of milk.
She became an Amazing Race & Grey's Anatomy junkie.
She worked hard and never lost her sense of humour, no matter how tedious the task.
She inspired me to start swimming again.
She enjoyed many crumpets with Nutella.
She shared in an evening tea ritual with me.
She kept a wicked travel journal. I will be inspired by it each time I go on a trip.
She insisted on Heinz ketchup (instead of the local tomato sauce)--proof that she wasn't, in fact, always laidback.
She scrapbooked (nearly) her entire trip while living in the moment. Fabulous. Great pages.
Stef was here. And now she's gone.
Off to LA & then Cincy...
And she will be missed. A lot.
One more thing... I love that when talking to Jeremy on the phone before leaving for the airport, he said "tell our little 'n that I'll miss her." See, I told ya, she fit right in.
ps: an Ali E inspired title
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stef is here...safely back on US soil...she was so well cared for....thank you. you've inspired her with your talent and passion...her scrap pages are terrific:)lymymi rosey
hi tina!!!!
I am sure you miss her alot.
lymymi
Isabel
Hi Christina
What awesome photos & lovely praise for Stef. Glad you had such a great time together here in NZ & it was lovely meeting her. [Best wishes Stef.]
thanks for the compliments, i want to confirm to the masses that everything you said is true - what an awesome summer/winter vacation. xoxo, stef
I looked at all the pictures (which were just so awesome) and you and steff look alike! lymymi
Isa
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tina tha was a terrific page it was sad in some of the photos when she was leaving but someday when i am in college i am going to save up and come even if your not still living there i can always stay in a hotel!!! and isabel is right you and stef do look alot alike!!
bi elisabeth
i'm tellin' ya, isabel & ellie, you are welcome anytime! there is a bed all made up for you. Miss you both and hope your school year is off to a great start. :)
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