We have had a busy crazy year so far... and I (amanda) decided we needed a little break. I found an awesome deal on a hotel room and with some ideas from one of my new favorite websites (here) put together a fun little Bed and Breakfast.
Friday was a CRAZY day for me! As I was leaving work up at Heber hospital Wednesday I received a phone call to come in for an Ultrasound job interview on Friday. SO amidst the craziness I already felt... I was also planning this getaway that Ryan didn't know about (about this time he may have had a small clue we were doing something) I had a job interview that I was super nervous for.
As soon as Ryan left for work I crazily ran around the house pulling out my props (fancy sparkling apple cider, fancy glasses, fun rose petals) and hurriedly pack our things for the weekend.
I was able to meet Ryan for lunch (which I always love) and then headed to my interview. I was so nervous! I think in part because 1. I hate to get up in front of people, and 2. I would be scanning in front of my clinical instructor (he's not scary, I just wanted to show him that I did learn something. I walked out of the interview feeling good. I may not get the job but it was a good learning experience for me. I still have a ton to learn but at least I didn't fall totally on my face.
Next off to SLC to check into our room :) After checking in I took all of our stuff up to our room. Set up a tray with fancy glasses, sparkling cider, and a cute little note to Welcome Ryan to
La Palm Bed & Breakfast!
I returned home trying not to look to suspicious(which I am sure I did). We ran to the pet store to get Eve (our ball python) some dinner. Which for some reason she didn't want. Silly Snake!
Then off to dinner at China Light in American Fork. This is one of our favorite places to eat Chinese. After this we headed to Grandpa and Grandma VanLeuven's for some cake and ice cream. Happy 89th Birthday to Grandpa!
Then off we go! We did have to stop by the house for something (maybe Ryan's book?) and as we were leaving (i was trying to drive) Ryan had the doors locked, and opened the passenger door for me and then he jumped across to the drivers seat (apparently he knows me to well... this was my idea to!) So after a small struggle, I won (or he let me win) and we blind folded and handcuffed Ryan, my plan was for him to not know where we were going.
I drove around a little bit before we hit the freeway (hoping to confuse him) unfortunately he knows his way around orem and could tell me every street we were on :)
I made Ryan keep his eyes closed as I guided him to our room (which by this time I had lost him), and this is what he saw when we walked in!
The Jazz tickets were in an envelop the next morning :)
I didn't have anything planned for us during the day... It was up to Ryan what he would like to do. We decided to take a drive up I15 to Downey ID to Flags West truck stop for lunch (they have yummy hash browns and bacon). On our way back to SLC our car started to make some noise (never good). So we pulled over to see what is was, and figured it was out of oil. I know better... I was raised better... but none the less I had gotten lazy and forgot to check the oil before a long drive.
So on the side of the road in ID about 10 miles out of Downey, and about 7 miles from the next town... we decided to try and limp into the next town (again I know better, you stop before you ruin things). We'll we made it another mile or so and the car died. Luckily just at the next exist of Devil Creek Reservoir, we coasted down the exit and out of the way. Hmm... what to do now?
We called Ryan's mom to see what there fun Saturday afternoon plans were and to see if they could come rescue us. They didn't have anything going on, and Ryan's dad was trying to find a trailer. While we waited we played catch (we always have a mitt and ball) and talked. A nice couple pulled off the side of the road and asked us if we needed anything... at this point we were hoping (really hoping!) that a couple quarts of oil would solve our problem. They were nice and ran into the next town and found some (expensive) oil. Which we appreciate! Unfortunately it didn't help. The car made worse sounds, and started to shake so much the whole car was shaking.
So we played catch some more, then when the sun started to go down we climbed back into the car and chatted. It was fun to have this time to spend together! Even though we were going to miss the basket ball game, and that our car was going to the graveyard... we enjoyed our time together!
I think it was just after 7pm that we saw the most awesome sight! A beautiful black truck with a trailer had come to rescue us! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
(we really can't say Thank you enough!)
I should have taken a picture of us loading the car... it was a little comical (or I thought so). We had Par pull the truck just down the road a little and Ryan, KayLynn and I pushed the car until it came to a little down hill and Ryan took over the steering and coasted the car up onto the trailer.
On our way home we stopped at a Denny's in Tremonton. Then we headed home, the traffic wasn't too bad and we made it home about 11pm. AND THEN.....
we came home too THIS.... Eve had gotten out! I believe that it was when we were trying to feed her, that her cage was closed but never locked.
So off we went...tearing the house apart looking for a silly snake. We lifted up cushions, behind the stove, dryer, couches, and finally found her in our bedroom closet!
Wow! What a weekend! After putting Eve back in her cage, and locking it. We headed back up to SLC in the truck. We still had one more night at the hotel... and all of our stuff was still there.
All in all... It was a great (and EXCITING) weekend! Even though it didn't turn out the way I had planned (yes, i'm a planner) it was GREAT! We were able to spend some time together and that is what counts!
Sorry for the novel.... I am not very good at journaling, so I am using this blog as my journal.
Hope you enjoy our exciting Adventure!
