two weeks of craziness.

The last time I posted, I had just gotten back from the lovely Sandy Eggo. I've been incredibly sick, finally getting better after a week and a half... though I'm still a little congested. School is good but filled with tons of work. Exam yesterday and an exam tomorrow. Let me get you caught up with the past few weeks.

Easter Sunday: Mom, dad and I went to H.S. Lordships in Berkeley for brunch with the family. It was really nice. There were tons of food options - something for EVERYONE. The kids had a lot of fun too. Maya and Jonah were running around like crazy little kids. AAAAANNNNDDD! Dad proposed to mom! Since they're getting remarried next year, I thought she needed an engagement ring. It was so sweet. I loved it! After brunch, we went to Grandpa's for dinner. It was really nice too. There was birthday cake for my dad and myself. Strawberry filling. Mmmm. It was great to catch up with the family. I know this has been a short recap of the day... possibly too short for all the hilarity with the kids that happened... but I do have pics to fill in some blanks. :)

Mom and Maya

Dad proposing to Mom

Tony, Maya and Jonah having fun

Tony, Maya and Jonah having fun... Video version

Dad and my birthday cake

My Birthday: AMAZING! I was sad not to have Dave with me but he definitely made sure to keep contact. I had class that day, but was feeling pretty sick so I actually spent most of the day at home sleeping. The fun part came at night when the girls took me to Country Night. Tiff came! This is a big deal. We've tried to get her to come to Country Night since November. It's now April and this is the first time. She had a great time though, as did everyone else. I feel so lucky to have such a good group of girlfriends.

Tam, Annie, Me, Sarah and Tiff

Annie, Me and Tiff during Four Corners

Pre-Picnic Day: PD started early for me... specifically on Thursday when Dave flew back up here. I was so excited to see him. It was a really nice few days. We did a lot of hanging out with other people and eating delicious food at local Davis restaurants. Friday consisted of drinking at the Pub on campus and then watching the final run through of the band's show.

Rachel playing cymbals

Nikki and Me

Kuya Thomas giving Jamie and Me a lift
Angela, Caitlin and Me watching practice

Picnic Day: PD, itself, was a blast. We started the day at 7:30 at the Grad for $1 beers. We wandered around campus, different house parties, and restaurants scouring for activities, food and beer. This was definitely my best PD ever. Band PD is fun, don't get me wrong. But it's different being able to just watch and do whatever you want. That evening, Dave had to fly back down to SD. I cried tons when saying goodbye but was surprisingly ok when I got home. I do miss him terribly.

Flip cup at the Grad
Austin during the long show
Watching the end of the parade from 3rd & U
Dave, Garrison, Becky and Ryan
Dave, Becky, Garrison, Me and Regina

Now Dave is in DC for his orientation and leaves for Panamá tomorrow. I think the only thing giving me comfort is the fact that I'll see him at the end of October. I'm absolutely determined to live down there for two months at the end of the year.