Birthday! Scratch that, Birthweekend!

My weekend was quite adventurous, at least a little more adventure filled than a few other birthdays. I was lucky enough to have a birthday weekend, not just a day. Given that I am 500 miles away from my family, I didn't know what I would feel or if it would even feel like my birthday with them so far away. Ironically, I felt closer to them this year than I have in a long time.

Let's start with Friday! A few weeks back, I asked Joey to be my Valentine. And to be honest, I didn't know if he was even going to acknowledge asking me... I kept dropping hints thinking maybe he'd get the hint. Well obviously he did, and he pays attention more than I know. I love pink roses, not that I don't like red, they are just cliche. I'd rather have pink, or a bouquet of assorted flowers. He was acting very secretive earlier and I figured it was something to do with my birthday, so it didn't cross my mind it was about my flowers. We went out, and went to Winn Dixie where Joey wouldn't let me go in with him... It kinda hurt my feelings, but was like "okay, whatever". I'll wait in the truck. I played on his phone and didn't notice him coming out. He knocks on my window with the biggest grin on his face. I opened the door and he made me turn my head. At this point, I get a little scared cause I figure he is going to throw something at me and its gonna scare me half to death. I'm told to turn around and I have the prettiest bouquet of pink roses in my face. I looked at Joey and with the sweetest smile he quietly asks, "Babe, will you be my Valentine?"

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I asked him if he was sure he wanted me to be his Valentine, and then I said yes, after a reassuring kiss. I felt so loved. I later found out that he had searched all day and called many florists just trying to find my PINK roses. That to me meant more than anything. I absolutely love my flowers.

Later that night, we went to see The Vow, which wasn't as good as planned, but made me realize how much I love my boyfriend. I have a love that's as amazing as the ones shown in movies, if not better. Joey makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. He was the first one to tell me Happy Birthday this year and I hope I have him to spend it with every year!

Saturday morning began early for Joey! I woke up around 9, and was bound and determined to wake Joey up too! I started tickling him and jumping up and down on the bed. I was so excited and happy that he couldn't get up fast enough. After breakfast, we decided to go the aquarium. I love animals and had been wanting to go for a while now. Today day seemed like the perfect day!!

We braved the winds to get tickets. While standing there, Joey brings up Grand Isle and asks if I want to go camp there that night. I'm always up for camping, so of course I jumped on it and got my hopes up. I let it go for the time being because I was focused on seeing the animals. We moved up the line, got our tickets,  and then we were in! I loved looking at all the animals, but I think the best part was strolling around with not a care in the world holding my Love's hand.  At the end of the experience, I think I learned one thing. I don't need diamonds or new purses, elaborate parties, or expensive gifts of any kind. Time spent with people I love means more to me than any present could ever could.

These are just a few of the pics we took at the aquarium.

After we made it to the end of the tour, the Grand Isle idea came back up. This time I was for sure I wanted to go camping. Joey looked at the weather and told me it was going to be cold, but I was heart set on camping on the beach for my birthday. We went to eat lunch and over lunch, we came up with a list of things we would need. The plan was in motion. We came home, began to pack, and bought the stuff we would need. I gave the puppies a bath because they were going to go with us! We loaded the truck and hit the road. The dogs did great, such a blessing. They were quite cute in the back seat all snuggled up in the blankets with their hopes all high that they were getting to go on a trip!

Kinda hard to see, but this is Tucker and Allie on the way to Grand Isle.

We drove down there, hand in hand, just talking away. We pull up and get out, and I knew it was going to be one long night. It was sooo cold. Joey and I get out the tent with all the stuff or so we thought... Some genius forgot the stakes to hold the tent down, so we fought with the wind and tent for about 15 minutes before we gave up and decided the truck would prolly be warmer. Here is where it gets funny... We move the dogs to the front seat and begin to make a bed in the back seat. Keep in mind, we have the seats laid down and are two not so small people, both trying to fit in this little space. We get laid down, and then decide we are hungry... So we get back up, brave the cold again, and get the bread and meat. I thought ahead and packed mayo and and knife. :) We had our first flashlight dinner in the backseat all snuggled up in blankets under the moonlight and stars. I loved it, even though I was beyond cold.

We finally got bundled down for the night and I fell asleep fine. I barely remember Joey swapping sides with me, and I think we moved twice. I always sleep good when I'm completely snuggled up with his arms around me, so I knocked out fast. But Joey on the other hand, slept just a few hours the whole night. He woke me up around 3 and said, "Baby, do you think we could please go home?" It was so cute, yet pitiful all at the same time. We got up and got moving around.. I then was hit with the urge to pee. Gosh, Ive never had to pee soo bad. I got out, and peed outside in 30* weather, with the wind blowing like crazy. I didn't know it was possible for a girl to pee forward, but that night. I couldn't stop laughing at the cold, wind blown experience of peeing on the beach. Then, it hit Joey. He was even funnier. He was peeing and jumping up and down screaming! I couldnt stop laughing at his crazy self. Once we got back in we were like screaming and shivering and yelling and laughing, and just having a blast at 3 in the morning.

We finally got back on the road, paid the toll, and ate McDonalds all before 6 in the morning. I got the see the sunrise, and proudly claimed that I got to spend the night on the beach for my birthday...Even if it was in the truck.

Sunrise :)

Sunday! We napped from 8-12 to make up for our sleepless night. We decided that we should go fishing since we brought fishing license the day before to fish on the beach and didnt get to use them... We didnt really have to get much together because it was all in the truck from the night before. We didnt catch anything that day, except Pneumonia... Least it felt like we would since it was soo cold.

I got to spend so much quality time with the love of my life. We laughed and cut up the entire weekend, and once again. He made me fall in love with him all over again. I'm one lucky girl.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!