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Over the Easter weekend Nathan had to take the dogs to our friend Christine in Denver. She is going to watch them until we get back from our honey moon. So we made a fun road trip out of it. :) Nathan drove from Minnesota to Denver with the dogs. Then I flew into Denver to meet him there. We spent the night at Christine's and then left the next day. We drove up through Wyoming. That is not an interesting drive to say the least! But that is where we first started seeing signs for "Wall Drug." They had the funniest billboard. It was very entertaining. So we decided we should stop and see what this Wall Drug is all about. When we stopped at the gas station in Wyoming we asked the cashier where it was. Her response was "Uhhhh hmmmmmm, I don't know...." That was not very encouraging. So we assumed that maybe the signs where old and just never got taken down.
Finally, we left Wyoming and made our way into South Dakota. Who knew it was so pretty in South Dakota, I sure didn't. There where lots of mountains and forests and SNOW! We saw so many deer on the side of the road and they were so close. Eventually we made it to Mount Rushmore. We even got to see it for free since everything was still closed. ha ha I swear the whole state is closed during the "off" season. Hardly any stores or attractions where open. We did find one souvenir shop open though. :) After a brief stop in the shop we went to the Bed and Breakfast where we were going to stay for the night. It was amazing. It was in the mountains about 20 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Good thing Nathan still had his snow tires on his car, we definitely needed them! The people who owned the B&B are from Sweden and where so nice. We had a really nice room with our own hot tube on the patio outside our room. When we woke up the next morning there were deer and wild turkeys right outside our patio door. Unfortunately, we had to leave early so we missed out on the breakfast. I'm sure it would have been great. That is definitely a place I would want to stay at again. I'm sure it is even more beautiful in the summer.
On our road trip through South Dakota we started seeing signs for Wall Drug again! But this time we saw more of them and more frequently. It was very entertaining. After driving almost half way through South Dakota we finally made it to Wall Drug! And it was definitely worth it. Ha ha they had "free ice water" ;) We tried their homemade ice cream which was fantastic. We also got some fun souvenirs there. We got a cup that said "Where in the Heck is Wall Drug!" LOL Most of the attractions they had there were closed for the season, but we would definitely want to go back on this trip when we have a family. Another place we stopped really quick to see was the Corn Palace. It is a building made of all corn products and every year or so they have to rebuild it because of the weather and birds eating the corm. Then finally we made it back to Minnesota just in time to drop me off to the airport to head back to Phoenix.
I had so much fun with Nathan that weekend. I'm so excited for our wedding day in a month so that we can have fun together every weekend!
This was our Mystery Dinner date night. It was so much fun. We all dress up as our characters and ate pizza, fettucini alfredo, and 'wine' (sparkling fruit drinks)
Scenario: Four dats ago restauranteur Giuseppe (Pepi) Roni was found murdered in the kitchen of his remowned New York City eatery, La Speranza. Pepi had been shot in the back with his own pistal. Tonight, his family and friends have gathered to play their respects to poor Pepi and to eat a feast of Italian food in his honor. One of them is a murderer.
Our Characters:
Angel Roni (Amber): Angel is Pepi and Rosa's beautiful daughter. it was Pepi's dream that his 'Angel' would marry a good Italian boy, have children and carry on the family traditions. Angel has a few fantasies of her own, and one of them is that hunk, Bo Jalais. Mama-Mia!
Costume: Angel is in mourning so her short leather skirt is black, complemented with a tight black sweater sweater. She loves gold jewlery.
Bo Jalais (Jon): Cousin of a cousin of Rocco's, Bo manages the Scargazzi vineyards. Bo comes from a long line of French wine makers and no one knows 'ze' grape like Bo. An important man in the Scarfazzi organization...what could Bo possibly have to whine about?
Costume: Bo typically wears a beret and a casual sports jacket over a black t-shirt. Grape-stained fingers and an eye for fine wines complete his ensemble.
Clair Voyant (MJ): Rosa's friend and astrology advisor. Clair's talents include an ability to communicate with the spirit world and see into the future.
Costume: Clair wears a gypsy-style gown with excessive makeup. She talks with a husky voice.
Father Al Fredo (Lorne): An Italian priest and long-time family friend of the Roni's and the Scarfazzi's. The good priest has heard their confessions and knows their sins.
Costume: Priest's cassock and hat. An overnight bag with at least one bottle of wine (for religious purposes only).
Mama Rosa (Emily): Pepi's grieving widow. For 25 years, Mama Rosa cooked the pasta while Pepi greeted La Speranza's dinner guests. In all the years they were married, not once did they argue. Had something finally boiled over in Rosa's kitchen?
Costume: Widow's black. Pots and ladling spoons optional.
Marco Roni (Nathan): Pepi and Mama Rosa's only son, Marco was expected to take over the restaurant after his parents retired. Marco hates waiting tables. His goal is to play on a World Cup soccer team but his papa has been keeping him permanently on the bench.
Costume: Soccer player's uniform. Waiter's apron optional.
Rocco Scarfazzi (Jimmy): Pepi's twin brother, a tough-talking no-nonsense Italian businessman. In addition to his vineyards and real estate holdings, it is rumored Rocco is the 'laundering' business. He had no love for his brother Pepi but his reasons are his own...capishe?
Costume: Black three-piece suit, white shirt, black hate and cane. Limousine optional.
Tara Misu (Ashley): Tara is Rocco's vivacious young fiancee. She was an upstairs maid in Rocco's villa until she swept him off his feet. Now Tara keeps a smile on his face and a firm grip on Rocco's assests.
Costume: Tara is dressed to kill. She knows the effect she has on men and flaunts her charms shamelessly.
LOL he was so nervous that he said the wrong month. He ment to say July when I told him he felt like a fiance and not a boyfriend.
That was the best surprise of my life. I can't wait until we can be together for good. I'm a lucky girl to have been able to be with him.
There was more video of before and after, but I was limited to 90 seconds; for the full video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6pjZj7zENE
