Brangelina

This past Saturday, Daniel and I went as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Daniel's uncle's costume party. We bought the little kids clothes from the goodwill store. My mom helped me stuff the clothes and sew them up and we printed out the real faces of Brad and Angelina's kids and glued them on. It was a hit at the costume party and we even took home the award for Best Costume :) We had alot fun.

Twenty-One!

I am now 21! My birthday was October 8th and my husband really is so amazing and gave me the best birthday ever! So I have to share: Well on my birthday, I was awoken to breakfast in bed. Then Daniel told me he had the day planned out and to get ready because we were going to DISNEYLAND! He knows I love Disneyland and it had been awhile since we had gone, so it was perfect. We spent pretty much the entire day there, then had dinner at the Rainforest Cafe in downtown Disney. That night, he told me my birthday would continue tomorrow, but I had to wait because it was a surprise. So the next day, Daniel said he had to leave the house at 11 to get some things done for my birthday. I really had no idea what he was up to. He just told me that his sister would come to pick me up at 1 and that I would need to be ready. So his sister, Meagan, arrived right at 1:00 and greeted me with a rolled up paper tied with a bow. Little did I know, this would be my 'first clue' to a very elaborate scavenger hunt that Daniel made up for me. Each clue had a very creative riddle, and this first one directed me to go to the 'store of the age I am'. The answer being Forever 21 (my favorite store). There I was told I would need to speak the people at the register in order to get my next clue. I did, then received my next clue that told me I had to come up with the craziest outfit I could, try it on, and take a picture before the girls at the register could give me the next clue. So I did, I found a fur vest with a leopard dress and red hat and took a picture. Ha ha. I was then able to receive my next clue. The girl at the register handed me another rolled up paper and also a little Victoria Secret's bag. The clue instructed me to open the bag, where I would find a gift card and I had to take it to VS and purchase something Daniel had already picked out before being handed over the next clue. Once I did that, the next clue directed me to leave the mall to go get a massage at Massage Envy (the massage was a gift from my parents- so thank you Mom & Dad). His sister then dropped me off to get my hour massage, which was amazing! After the massage, the guy at the receptionist desk at Massage Envy handed me my next clue. I was told I would be picked up by a 'surprise person' and that we had to go to a place where they have 'Pazookies'. Answer being: BJs Brewery. So as I was waiting to get picked up, I looked out the window and saw that Daniel had arranged for my friend Ashley to pick me up! I hadn't seen her in awhile so it was so good to see her! We then carried on our way to BJs where Daniel instructed us that we had to go to the bar in order to get the next clue. Once seated at the bar, the bartender handed me a shot of tequila (which Daniel had already ordered and bought for me) that I had to take before getting the next clue. I was very hesitant to take it.. but was told that I would not receive the next clue until I did it. Ha ha. Daniel is crazy. So I took it, but not in a shot. It took about 3 'not very enjoyable' sips before I could finish it. But I did, and then got my clue that had a crossword puzzle on it that Daniel made up that I had to complete before it revealed the next clue. The next clue instructed that I had to go buy a pack of starburst candy from somewhere and bring 21 startburst to his parents house in exchange for my next clue. Once at his parents and after handing them the starburst, his mom handed me a clue and then carried out this big bowl of whip cream, ice cream, sprinkles and I'm not even sure what else, but the clue told me I had to dig through that bowl in order to find my next clue. So I did and pulled out the next clue, which was in a zip lock bag, and that clue directed me to go to his old bedroom to find the next clue. In there, I found my last and final clue, which included a gift card, that told Ashley nd I to go get pedicures and to meet him at the house afterwards. So around 7:50ish at night, we headed back to the house where I was greeted by a SURPRISE PARTY that Daniel had thrown for me! He even had a fog machine and strobe light and party streamers everywhere. It was amazing! And it was so wonderful to see everyone there! It was such a wonderful day and Daniel went above and beyond then I could have ever imagined. I am so grateful for him! I love him so much!! So I had to share with all of you how wonderful, creative, and amazing he is. I am blessed :)

Cali Bound

WOW, I can't believe its been over a month since my last entry!! I apologize once again :(

So lets see.... alot has happened since my last entry: For one, we are now back in California! Our road trip back here from Iowa was alot of fun for us. Even with our car being packed to it's full capacity. Our first day we drove about 7 hours and stopped in Lincoln, Nebraska for the night. It was very relieving to get out the jammed packed car and take a rest that night. We had dinner at a 'mid-west' favorite, Cracker Barrel. And even took time to relax in the hotel jacuzzi before calling it a night. The next morning we slept in a little, then went on our way. We decided our next stop would be in Colorado (which is pretty much the halfway point from Iowa to Cali). My cousin Abby and her husband live out there, so we were able to stay with them and spend alot of time we them. Daniel and I even got to catch a Rockies game while we there. Colorado is absolutely beautiful! I loved it there! Heading out the next day was the most beautiful drive of all. We went through the Rockie mountains and listened to worship music and spent time praying and thanking God for His amazing creation! I'm so guilty of taking it forgranted. It was really eye opening and a very refreshing reminder of His beauty. That night we stayed near the border of Utah and Nevada. Finally, the next day we neared our destination of sweet ol' Moreno Valley, California. We made it home around 4 in the afternoon and felt a sense of relief after that long drive. It was a very memorable experience and drive for the both of us. And fortunately, we were able to make it all the way cross country without a single speeding ticket or car problems (thank you Lord). I must admit, Daniel did most of the driving. Hey, I had done plenty of driving following the bus during the baseball season, this was my time to relax and kick back Ha ha. Anyways, so we've been home for about a month now and have really been enjoying all the time we've been able to spend with family and friends. Job wise: I am currently working for my dad's business and Daniel has been helping coach little league games and has been giving private hitting lessons to some of the young boys. So we've been keeping busy. It's nice to be home :)