boys will be boys

Pictured is Patrick and I on our recent excursion to space, helping Buzz Lightyear defeat archnemesis Zurg (Zorg?). Patrick beat me by thousands of points, then begged througout the day to go back to the ride so he could beat his score. What?!? No! We're at DISNEYLAND! There are OTHER THINGS to see! Ha! Oh wait...I can't post that picture. BOO!! Sorry...

So, Disneyland was amazing. It wasn't too crowded in the morning/afternoon thanks to school being back in session. Lines weren't more than 15 minutes for a long time, but when it started getting dark the park was exploding with people, probably b/c of the fireworks and light shows.

The fireworks were, by far, the best part of the whole day. Musical accompaniment featured such favorites as the Indiana Jones theme, the Star Wars theme, When You Wish Upon a Star, the Mainstreet Electrical Parade theme, and some cheezy song they wrote that said "wishes" every other word (which, consequently, was set to a minor 3rd...a musical paradox of sorts). Anyway, any fireworks show that makes good use of John Williams is #1 on my list!

Other favorites included: Space Mountain! Woohoo!!, Pirates of the Carribbean, now updated with Johnny Depp look-alikes that are SCARY REAL, pineapple whip in the Tiki (tiki tiki tiki tiki) Room, the PARADE!, having the barbershop quartet sing "Happy Bday" to me, and re-living moments from last time I went in third grade, like when I got lost and decided to stay right next to the Sword in the Stone, sitting on Matt and Steve's shoulders for the parade, making fun of Amanda b/c she was more scared of things than I was, avoiding the Jungle Cruise, and singing into Snow White's wishing well, mimicking her whiney little voice.

It really IS the happiest place on earth!!!!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Happy Birthday to me (almost). What happens when you're 22? Nothing? Not so! Your age is perfectly symetrical for the first time in 11 years! I'm pretty sure this is going to be the BEST birthday EVER...except for when I was 5 and I got my Willow bowl and spoon set with the pack of lifesavers attached to it. Not sure how I remember that so clearly...but...

...like I was saying, BEST bday EVER coming up tomorrow! I'm driving to Bakersfield where Patches has promised "surprises" of Burzlaff proportions. Then on Sat it's off to the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH where there is going to be an incredible FIREWORKS show set to MUSIC!! Deb?!?! Can I get an "AMEN!?!?"

Then Sunday I'll be having a joint bday celebration with Jess, who celebrated her 24th yesterday...waaaaaay excited to welcome Jess and Chris back from their European adventure!

Patrick always makes fun of me for turning my birthday into a week-long celebration, but I this year I'm pretty sure HE'S the one doing all the hyping. Thanks baby. ;)

Paige Protector

I am pleased to announce that there is a man that has vowed to be my BFF, Husband, and, yes, PROTECTOR for the rest of our lives. YAY I'M GETTING MAAAAAARRIED! Patrick Burzlaff asked me to marry him on July 30 and I said YES YES YES.

He was very cute about the whole thing, and creative, which he had to be since I knew it was coming. Patrick had just attended his brother's wedding in CA, picked up the ring on his way back from the airport, and proposed less than 24 hrs later. I guess he was in the wedding spirit.

We cooked dinner and took a walk around Luther, following a little game he had conjured up involving clues, roses, and our favorite places on campus. This all led us back to my place at Baker, where the was a card that said the sweetest things imaginable, including "will you marry me?" uh...yes.

So yes, the youngest Brant is finally to be married. No more holidays where mom makes all of the "families" stand together so she can take a picture (uh...aren't we all ONE family? COME ON!!), no more blank spots on the marriage wall (good thing I'm getting married...THAT would have been awkward...) It's actually funny b/c my family was expecting that I would get married soon(ish?) but Patrick's was all, "WHAT? Don't you need at least 5 years worth of steady income first?!" Whatev. We'll be poor and happy.

In other news, I've moved to Ventura and am typing from my very own desk. But, seeing as I have this thing where I can only dedicate one topic to each post, I'll do the whole new job thing later. Promise!