Shailee Lauraa is 18 y'all

To my Shai Bear

18. Where does the time go? I love everything about summer, July, and the greatest thing about it, is that it's one of the most amazing people i have ever met in my life's birthday! Shailee Laura Linton. What a babe. I love Shai with all of my heart, and I am so grateful for our friendship, and how close we have gotten over this past year! Shailee's parents went out of town for a whole 5 days! So we got the gang together, and the party was in full swing! Birthday sleepover. Who doesn't love that? It was great because we got to celebrate every minute with her, so the party was definitely a party. I could not get over how FREAKING BEAUTIFUL she looked! Shai's always been absolutely adorable, but wow she looked amazing. I tried to capture the moment of her turning 18...but she got a little camera shy so this is the best i could do.

Dancing, laughter, music, and most of all crazy videos. That is what this birthday bash consisted of. I am so glad that we made videos, as stupid as they may be. Time is moving so fast, and the worst part about being graduated is this summer, just isn't another summer. It's the last summer before everyone goes to start their lives. Capturing every minute with these amazing friends of mine are just some amazing memories to cherish. Kara, always being the life of the party, demanded to buy us Slurpee's. Off to Maverick we went, which is a little sketchy at 1 in the a.m. i might add. I was lucky enough to carry the birthday princess around everywhere during this process. I am slightly embarrassed of the crazy snap chats that i released but hey, that's what your best friends birthday is for right? It's safe to say we had a dang good time.

Being the wonderful friends we are, we planned a surprise birthday breakfast with Shailee, all of us friends, and her boyf Trevor. Keeping traditions alive, that's what were all about. Of course we planned it at 6 a.m. then slept through it, and poor Trev thought we went without him. When we finally rolled out of bed at 10:30 the surprise was no longer a surprise. But we finally made it to Kneaders right before they stopped serving breakfast. I made it home and made Shai some cup cakes. I love baking, and birthday's are the best excuse. They were teddy bears, swimming with tube and a umbrella. I picked up some balloons (black and purple her fav) and i made it to her house right before her and Trev left for their Vegas date night. She loved them so much!

Well it wouldn't be birthday post if i didn't say some amazing things about this amazing friend of mine so here I go......

1. Shailee is the most loyal friend you'll ever meet, she will stand by your side through thick and thin.

2. Hands down, Shai is the best listener EVER! no matter what, when, or how many times you tell her a story she is there for you.

3. She doesn't judge anyone for anything, nor does she hold anything against anyone.

4. Shailee is so mini, so small, and so freaking adorable. I hold her all the time because she is so tiny.

5. She plays with my hair on command because she knows how much I love it.

6. Shailee wants those she loves to be happy, so she always encourages everyone to do the things they want despite their reservations or what people will think.

7. Everyone LOVES her! She has the greatest personality ever, it's crazy. There isn't one person out there who doesn't like Shailee. She is the sweetest girl ever.

8. Shailee and Trevor are the most perfect and realistic couple i have ever met. I am so happy for them because they are in love and love is a beautiful thing.

9. She doesn't say a bad word about anyone. Even if everyone else around her is, Shailee still finds something positive and genuine to say.

10. Shailee is always down for a good time, even if it's just driving around in my car all night. She still comes just to make my night that much more enjoyable.

11. Her laugh is so beautiful! I can't help but laugh and smile when she laughs because it's so happy and real.

12. Shailee is the kind of friend that everyone wishes they had. The kind that has your back until the very end.

13. Supportive. That is probably one of the best ways i can describe her. She wants everyone in her life to be happy and do what they love.

14. She will be the best nanny that New York has EVER seen!!

15. Shai, has the cutest style. She always looks perfect. is perfect. yeah she's just perfect. and has the best body ever it's insane.

16. Cutest darn sandwich maker in all of St. George :)

17. Shailee is seriously so beautiful inside and out. The thing i love most about shailee is not only is she absolutely gorgeous on the outside. But her inner beauty shines through so much. She has the biggest heart and that's part of what makes her so lovable.

18. I have never met anyone as caring, loving, and as kind as Shailee. I look up to her for that.

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHAY SHAI BEAR!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I HOPE YOU HAD THE GREATEST DAY! GOOD LUCK IN YOUR 18TH YEAR, I KNOW YOU'LL MAKE THE MOST OF IT! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.