Our Trip to Disneyland

Ryan and I went to Disneyland this past weekend to celebrate his birthday. We had a lot of fun and went on all our favorite rides (except for Thunder Mountain Railroad, but thats a story for another day). We stayed the night at a Marriot right across the street so we were able to have a more relaxing visit. We even had the opportunity to go to California Adventure for the first time. It was a lot of fun and Ryan especially enjoyed the "Soaring Over California" ride. We didn't spend too much time there, but hope to go back the next time we are in Disneyland. I have been very sick, so that made the trip a little harder but I pushed through so we could have a great time. Of course, now Ryan is sick and I am still sick but at least we had a good time in Anaheim!

Carrie Turns 30, Life Changes Overnight!

Monday, August 27, I woke up to a strange new world. As the day progressed, it just kept getting stranger.

1. I was suddenly 30 years old. {sob}
2. I had a new, unprecedented taste for iced tea. What the???
3. Soon, I was in front of a group of 7-year-olds, speaking Spanish, and in charge of teaching them a curriculum I had never seen before and couldn't find. Aaack!
4. Later, I found myself back in college, complete with the growling stomach, and drooping eyelids....for three hours. Who would've guessed??

But I was ultimately rewarded when Phil presented me with a blueberry pie with a cute frog candle in it, and guide book to Chicago. Chigaco!! He's taking me in October.

It almost makes up for the fact that in spite of getting a brand new tent and other accoutrements from the family, I didn't get to take my annual birthday camping trip this year. I hope to break it in soon, though!