My 27th Birthday!

Well, I admit that it hasn't really sunk in yet. I feel younger in my head than my body feels and than I actually am. So anyway here is the scoop on my birthday.

First thing in the morning, Amy woke me up a few times because she was having nightmares about the following not going according to plan. Then she brought me a delicious breakfast which started off everything.

Breakfast included eggs, bacon, pancakes, and the following note:

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! I've got someting fun instore to do. Are you ready for some clues? Today we are going on a treasure hunt for presents you won't want to punt. Hope you enjoy the fun without delay, For today is your 27th Birthday!"

Clue #1

"As soon as you are ready to go, Head for the place where we sit in the front row. A place of worship, a place of love, Where our faith & testimonies can grow."

So we went to the church where I got this present (organ music books). WHOO HOOOO! New music!!! I love new music!

and the next clue:

Clue #2

"Now that you've found some music to play, Perhaps you should see where we're going next today. Go to the place you first went to school, The place where you did a project as a scout so cool"

Being at my elementary school brought back a lot of memories. It was fun to see the changes since I'd last been there.

Clue #3

"Congrats! you've made it this far. Now it's time to go back to the car. Drive to your next place of learning, Where your tush & legs would get some burning."

We had to avoid the girls practicing soccer and find the clue taped to the building near the track at my Jr high school.

Clue #4

"After you take a couple of laps, Follow the included two maps. They lead to a place you'd go when mad, the best little hideout you ever had."

This hideout of course was in the backyard at home.

Clue #5

"Are you getting tired yet? I hope not because now we've got to jet. It's off to your best man's house we go. To get your next clue, an answer to a question you must know."

We went to the Waisath's house where I found the next clue.

Clue #6

"Q: What's big and blue and goes all over? [Ans: my car] Great job! You're a winner! The number of clues are getting thinner. If you look in your glove box, you'll find some music that rocks!"

The music was the CD from last year's MoTab concert with the King Singers. I highly recommend it. :) Oh and incidentally, fortunately I was on the phone with Amy's mom, who provided the answer to the clue. I never would have gotten the car because I was thinking really big... like the sky... ocean... etc.

Clue #7

"Jing jing jing jing jing jing jing. Now as we listen to MoTab sing, Let's get ourselves going to Federal Way. Best Buy awaits you there, OK?"

We spent some time just looking around in Best Buy to see what cool things they were selling.

Clue #8

"While you're looking for something you want, You'll be looking for letters in font, Follow the puzzle below, and the place we're going for dinner you'll know."

So I made Amy squirm when I figured out the puzzle in record time and it really bugged her that I figured out the answer without even knowing all the words in the puzzle. We were going to Panda Express...

Clue #9

"Chinese food is really good, Just as Panda said it would. Here he is to say 'Skadoosh!' Let's go home with a woosh!"

There was also a gift I got from Amy here--- the "Kung Fu Panda" DVD. The funny thing was that at Panda Express, I got a fortune in the fortune cookie that said "A pleasant surprise is in store for you." So we went home and then to my pleasant surprise, my family was there to sing happy birthday to me (except Kaylee who doesn't like to be around us). My cake was amazing and the smoke filled air didn't kill anyone, or set off the smoke detectors.

Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes! I had a wonderful birthday.