Is it Over Yet?

I am completely ready for a break from school. As I sit here on the computer trying to finish my final for my class TONIGHT, I can't help but to think about what it will be like when I am done with school. What will I do with my free time, will I be bored and want to go back for more (Probably not), or will I feel like I have a life again? Just one more semester of classes and two of fieldwork, I can do it. Part of my stress is that I always leave things till the last minute, as you can see, I am writing on my blog rather than my final that is due TONIGHT! Oh well, I guess I have to just keep working through. It will definitely be worth it in the end and hopefully SOON I will be able to see that light at the end of the tunnel because right now it is very, very dim.

Dana's Birthday!!

Today is one of my best friend's Birthday!! Happy 25th Birthday Dana!! She is such an awesome friend and I am so lucky to have her be a part of my life. Poor thing is up at law school in Oregon and has to study for finals on her birthday (but it will be worth it in the end).

Here's to you Dana. I hope you have a great day and we will definitely celebrate when you are down here. Happy Birthday!!!!

Miniature Golf

Last night, after we went to dinner with my parents, Matt, Angela, Josh and I decided to go miniature golfing because Angela had never been. Mulligan's in Murrieta is a happening place on a Saturday night, I have never seen so many kids, teenagers, and families there. 

I was such a nice night out which made it even more fun, the weather was perfect. We didn't even need jackets. Matt was the winner by a landslide, with a hole in one and everything. I have not laughed as hard as I did last night in a long time. It is definitely a sport that requires patience, making it a little harder for some than others. We may go back to bowling for awhile and try mini golf again at a later date :)

Godparents Again

Our good friends, Matt and Angela, are expecting their first baby! They are so excited and we couldn't be happier for them. They just found out on Wednesday after 5 positive pregnancy tests. The funny thing is Angela told everyone she was pregnant for April Fool's Day and then a week later found out she really was. They are going to be great parents and we can't wait to share all the excitement with them. They also surprised us by asking us to be their baby's godparents. We were so honored and told them "Of Course!" 

The Happy Couple (Last Summer)

We went to dinner with my parents on Saturday night and this is when they asked us to be Godparents.

The Girls (I didn't realize that my mom had blinked until I uploaded the pictures or I would have had Josh take another one).

The Boys

Now we just have to wait 9 months to see their little bundle of joy. In the mean time, I can shop for things to spoil the baby with.

Party and Presents

So, my birthday week is official over (as of last Sunday) and I thought I should post this pictures before May comes around. Friday night before my BBQ, Josh had this surprise all rigged up for me. A couple of months ago, I had mentioned that I wanted a beach cruiser and he had remembered. He asked me to come out to the garage to help him carry somethings in to the apartment and lo and behold, this was awaiting for me.

These next few pictures are a little out of order. The first three are from when we went to Pechanga after the BBQ to play a little black jack. I must say I was not as lucky as last time, but at least I left being up $5. I can't say the same for everybody else :(


These pictures are during cake time after a delicious meal cooked by my parents.

When it comes to birthdays, I am definitely a kid at heart. I love having a party and celebrating. It was such a fun day being with friends and family. A good ending to turning 25. 

My Birthday and World Autism Awareness Day

Today was my 25th birthday. Yikes! 25 already. I had a great day. I was able to rearrange my schedule so that I had most of the day off. I got a manicure and pedicure in the morning, then my mom took me shopping, and then I went to Macaroni Grill for dinner with my parents. Josh had to work but we are going to BBQ this weekend with everybody when Bear is in town from San Jose.  This picture was from last year. I will post pictures from this coming weekend. 

Also, today was officially made World Autism Awareness Day which I thought how fitting for it to be on my birthday since I am so passionate about it and love what I do. I was bummed when I found out that CNN had dedicated the day to programs and specials about Autism. If I would have known that, I would have done my paperwork at home rather than at the office. 

Rod Run

So. a couple of weeks ago in March, Josh and I went to the Rod Run in Old Town Temecula with Matt and Angela and some other friends from the Marine Corps. We had awesome weather and a really good time. I was shocked at how many people there were. Front Street was packed with people. I only posted a few pictures of the cars because I took a ton but it was taking forever to upload them all to the blog. I would label all the makes and models of the cars if I knew them, but I don't so you just have the pictures to look at. :)

Later when it was getting pretty warm, we stopped in to Texa's Lils to get something to drink.

Ellen, Angela and Me

Josh & Matt

All and all, it was a really fun day. We saw a lot of awesome cars and had fun hanging out with everybody.