Happy Birthday, Anniversary and Birthday

So, thought I'd just give an update on my recent trip. I went to Arizona to surprise my mom for her birthday, and it was actually TOO good of a surprise. My aunt told her that she was going to pick her husband up from the airport, but it was really me. Well, I came out of the bag claim area and finally found them in the car, but my mom didn't see me - not even when I was waving at her 5 inches from her window. LOL. Took my aunt rolling the window down and her saying something for my mom to look next to her instead of off in the distance. It's true - I don't look like my uncle, so I could see how she wouldn't notice me. ;) It was fun to celebrate her birthday with her and many other family members.

Then I made my way to Ohio and there celebrated 3 happy years of marriage with Danny. We played tourists in Cincinnati, and I think it was such a fun day! We went to a butterfly exhibit at Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park, ate lunch at White Castle (which I DON'T recommend, but we had to try it) and then had ice cream at Graeter's (which was delish!). Holly, I tried that black raspberry ice cream or whatever, and it was SOOOO yummy. Definitely helped me forget about the awful lunch.



Then we went to a "movie" at the Omnimax theater, I think at the old Train station or something. It was about dinosaurs. I picked it out because Danny LOVES big screens and big sound, and it was definitely BIG. Afterwards, we played around with the camera a little bit and took some fun pictures, then headed back over to the Kentucky side to visit the Purple People Bridge, and took some pictures. Then it was off to Eden Park again to find a quiet place to be together and watch our wedding video on Danny's portable DVD player. It was sweet, and romantic in it's own way. Danny and I took a few more pictures (and he played a great photographer when I found a wall that was perfect for some pictures) and then we changed into some nicer clothes and headed straight to dinner at Cheesecake Factory. Sadly, I didn't get any cheesecake but I had an amazing filet mignon! Danny was surprised at how much more I'm able to eat than him! Remember, there's 2 I'm feeding for (though I don't use it as an excuse necessarily to eat more - I just AM eating more). Then Kevin helped yet again to set up a surprise back at the motel for my little birthday shindig (he helped when danny proposed to me and while we were dating when he came back to Cali to surprise me for my birthday). We ate some cake and ice cream, and that was that. It was quite a day but really nice to spend every moment together - like on our Honeymoon. That's exactly what I was hoping for.









On Friday June 5, I celebrated my 25th birthday. The thought crossed my mind that I should rent a car just because I CAN - but I didn't. I went to work instead. ;) The girls at work took me out to Zupas, one of my favorite places to eat. You know, I'm looking forward to having kids and birthday parties. Adult birthdays are so boring. Maybe my kids will make it more exciting for me. Until then, so marks another year in my life. I think I'm doing pretty good - I feel like I've accomplished a lot for a 25 year old. Perhaps I'll save that for another post - things I've done before the age of 25 and things I hope to do before the age of ****30**** (Gasp!)

Holly commented on "Happy Birthday, Anniversary and Birthday"

Jun 9, 2009

Hahahahaha--you know we lived in Cincinnati for a year and were able to resist that curious urge to try white castle--even just once. hahaha. I'm glad you had fun though and that you liked your black raspberry chip and the purple people bridge! happy anniversary and birthday!

hilary w commented on "Happy Birthday, Anniversary and Birthday"

Jun 9, 2009

Well...I have definitely been absent from the blogging world and missed your awesome announcement! Congratulations! I am SOOO excited for you to be a mommy! You will be such a good one. I am so happy to hear that the pregnancy has gone so well, too. That's great! You look adorable. I can't wait to find out what you are having!

Rebecca & Jeff commented on "Happy Birthday, Anniversary and Birthday"

Jun 10, 2009

YAY!! So fun! I"m so glad you got to go! Happy Birthday and Anniversary.

Unknown commented on "Happy Birthday, Anniversary and Birthday"

Jun 12, 2009

Wow, White Castle. I haven't been there in years!
Danny, I love that picture with your hand under your chin - looks great.