Busting out the Nerdiness

Dave and I decided to be social and throw a party. Not just any party: A STAR WARS party. We had it on May the 4th, because it is Star Wars day since it sounds like "May the force.." With Star Wars costumes, themed food, and a trivia contest, i think we out-nerded some of our friends, and came out as nerds to others. 

I'd like to say this was all Dave's idea... but really, I was the driving force. Dave asked me, "If you were to go back to 20-year-old Annie and tell her about this party, what would she say?" I probably would have just looked confused. I definitely didn't think this is what I'd be doing...hah!

Here are some photos of our nerd-fest. 

photo catch-up

April's visit to see Dave in Fallon, NV

Amy and I opted to drive the southern, longer (8.5hr) route, south to Bakersfield, and then east and up the back side of the Sierras. There was a huge storm that closed the northern, faster (6hr) I-5 route. 

A SALT STORM! Yes, you read that correctly. This is a huge dried up salt bed. If you click on the photo and enlarge it, you can see the swirling white mist. No clouds, there fore it is not rain or snow. Salt! 

A change of scenery - snow covered hills.

Self portrait

Entering Tahoe at night. 

Home of the 196something Winter Olympics. Notice the mounds of snow? 80% of that is the freshly fallen white stuff that Amy and I drove south to avoid. Smart move. 

Our hotel room at the Pepper Tree Inn.

View of the Lake Tahoe when we could finally see it, two days later. Beautious.

The real event of the weekend was that TJ and Amy got engaged! WOOT. 

(Enlarge the photo to see the secret message.)

Health hazard - falling icicles. 

March 30th - Maya's 5th Birthday Party.