Saturday morning Aaron kept nagging me to take a shower and get around. As you can imagine I was like no, I have nothing to do today, I am going to be lazy. I finally got around enough to go get a mani/pedi, when Aaron surprised me with a birthday card. In the card, was the beginning of a FANTASTIC scavenger hunt. It was such a creative and exciting adventure. I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband who loves me so much.
My first clue came with my birthday card. I got a gift card to the movies and the following clue.
CLUE #1:
Go to the room where wrinkles get flat
Look up at the yellow crack
To start a journey of fun
A trail of birthday clues has begun
ANSWER #1:
The bonus room over the garage
I instantly ran up stairs to our office upstairs. We store our ironing board up there. As I looked up in the yellow room, I saw an envelope taped to the ceiling. I ripped open the envelope to find the next clue.
CLUE #2:
Go to the place where work is done by others
She is the opposite of brothers
Don't forget to put on your shoe
Use code #### to get your next clue
ANSWER #2:
Amy's House
By this time, I was like oh my goodness! Aaron, do I need to drive to my sister's house? He said yes, so I thought, well heck where else will these clues lead me. I better put on some make-up and put myself together for this adventure. After some quick make-up, hairspray, and shoes, I was out the door to my sister's house.
In a few minutes I was at my sister's house. I entered her garage code and as soon as the door lifted, I saw Happy 30th birthday balloons. Another envelope was attached at the bottom of the balloons. My next clue was filled with a re-charged Starbuck's gift card. Yay, many more chai tea lattes to come! The next clue read...
CLUE #3:
This is a magical place
Full of style and grace
Got to the Loft of Ann
In Town Center your next clue awaits
ANSWER #3:
Anny Taylor Loft store
Man was I excited. I couldn't believe that Aaron had left me a clue at Ann Taylor Loft. I called Aaron to see if I was supposed to go inside the store or not. He said go inside and ask the ladies at the counter. I walked up to the counter and asked if a clue had been left for me. The ladies immediately started gushing. They wanted to hear all about my scavenger hunt. A woman making a purchase was just like your husband sounds amazing. I couldn't help but feel pretty special that Aaron was doing all of this for me. I was literaly on cloud nine. My next clue came with a gift card to Ann Taylor Loft. Yay! So much fun shopping to do.
CLUE #4:
You have taken many family pics
At this original House of Dix
There is a new kitchen and floor
With your next clue in store
ANSWER #4:
My parent's house
Off I went to Olathe. I called Aaron to tell him I was on track. He said I could spend a little time with my parents catching up and checking out their new car. Yes, my mom got a brand new loaded Equinox. She and my Dad are so excited about it. As I was driving to Olathe, I recorded a video for Aaron. Check it out.
I got to my parents house and saw by the fireplace an arrangement of balloons and a gorgeous flower bouqet. This scavenger hunt couldn't get any better. My fifth and final clue read...
CLUE #5:
Go to the place where our journey began
Cookies and a picnic basket were in the plan
One of the best days of your life
I asked, will you be my wife
ANSWER #5:
Jacob Loose Park
I kind of teared up a bit, when I thought back to the day that Aaron proposed. I have, and always will, treasure the great memories associated with Loose Park. I was thrilled that this was my final destination. I said goodbye to my parents and headed to the park. The sun was out. The clouds were so nice and fluffy. I parked the car and headed out into the green space. As I came over the hill, I found Aaron sitting with a picnic lunch. He had grabbed food from "The Mixx", one of my favorite restaurants. We enjoyed a fantastic picnic and gorgeous Saturday. As we were talking and just enjoying being together, he said he had one more surprise. Out from the picnic basket he pulled a wrapped present. As I unwrapped the present, I couldn't believe what he had bought me...a new iPad 3! I couldn't believe all that he had done for me to make this milestone so special. This was the best day ever! What a great way to welcome in my thirties.
Later that afternoon, I did end up getting a mani and pedi. Then Saturday evening, Aaron and I headed to Pandolfi's restaurant in Columbus Park, just East of the River Market. We had our friends the Londquists, the Jessens, and Tarryn Hickman join us for a great dinner. We had wonderful food, drinks, and friends to close out a truly amazing day.
I have the best husband in the whole wide world. I cannot wait to welcome in my 30s this Friday, April 20th. Aaron has made sure that I feel special and loved. I hope that I can always make him feel the same way. I look forward to a brand new decade full of awesome adventures and memories. I know this is going to be even better than my twenties, because this decade, I get to spend the entire decade with my husband and best friend. That is all I could ever ask for!
Thank you, Aaron. I love you a million times over!
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