Sorry it's been a few days since I last posted. The past few days have been really busy.

On Saturday night I went with Aunt Lu, my mother and father to a restaurant to meet up with Lindsay's family to celebrate my birthday. I was kind of frustrated because Josh's car was still missing from his driveway and I was mad that I had missed seeing him.

When we got there I was kind of lost in my own little world so I wasn't paying attention to little details. I just followed the hostess to the back room and I didn't even think it was weird that they were taking us into a private room, but when we got there I heard a bunch of people scream "surprise." I looked around the room and saw Molly, Alex, Lindsay, Jennifer, Henry, Terry, Lauren, Uncle Bill, Aunt Linda and little Brett.

I was shocked as everyone ran over to hug me and wish me a happy birthday. The best surprise came about five minutes later when Josh and his mom walked in. Aunt Lu had asked Mrs. Anderson to help contact my friends about the party so she came to celebrate too. She apologized and told me that her car had broken down and Josh had to go pick her up - that's why they were late. I didn't care! I was just happy to see Josh. He gave me a big hug and I didn't want to let him go.

Before I even had a chance to talk to him, Aunt Lu was making us all sit down so that the restaurant could serve us dinner. I ended up sitting at the opposite end of the table from him. It was killing me. My father was trying to talk to me and I couldn't concentrate. I wanted to be where Josh was. I kept catching his eye though, and it reminded me of what Kristen had said... "He's always looking at you." I wonder if there's anything to that.

After dinner we went outside where they had a band and a dance floor. There were also tables outside. It was for all the customer's, not just us, so the music was geered more towards older people.

Terry asked me to dance, and told me that the party is why he acted so weird earlier in the day. He said he didn't want to tell me Josh was in town because he thought it might tip me off to the surprise.

After I danced with Terry, I danced with Henry. He wanted to show off the steps that I had taught him earlier in the summer. It was cute.

After that dance I wanted to finally talk to Josh. He was sitting with Molly and Alex so I walked over to talk to him. Molly *suddenly* felt like dancing so she grabbed Alex's hand so that I could have a moment with Josh. Alex didn't seem too upset about being dragged around by Molly.

I asked Josh how things were going in New York. He told me that he couldn't find a place that he could afford, so he's going to commute from PA until the spring semester and hopefully he'll get university housing then. I tried not to show how happy I was that he's going to be around!

I asked him if a dance would cheer him up and he smiled and said yes. We walked out to the dance floor and danced to "I Only Have Eyes For You." It felt so good being in his arms. I can't explain it. Something just happens to me when I'm that close to him. I feel safe.

When the song was over he didn't let go and kept dancing with me through the next song. I forget what it was but I know I've heard Christina Aguilera sing it.

Anyway, after the song was over we went inside because Aunt Lu wanted me to have my birthday cake. I can't tell you what I wished when I blew out the candles but it looks promising.

I sat down with Josh to eat my cake and he asked me when I was getting my driver's license. I told him that Aunt Lu doesn't want to teach me and that it might be a while. He offered to teach me - much to his mother and Aunt Lu's dismay! They weren't happy about it at first but after we talked it over and Uncle Bill offered to assist in my learning they agreed to it.

We finished up the evening on the dance floor. Henry and I did the Fox Trot. I didn't know it but my mom had taught him a few more moves throughout the night that he wanted to put to use. :)

I also danced with Alex, Terry, my dad and even Molly. Josh and I danced again but to a faster song. It was an amazing night.

On Sunday I had to work but it was fun. Josh was there. They begged him to work since he was home and they were desperate for help. It turned out to be a cold, cloudy day though so the place was empty. He and Terry sat in the snack bar most of the day playing cards.

I also had some time to catch up with Josh. He told me about how crazy it was up in New York. The secret service were checking everyone within a 30 block radius of Madison Square Garden. He said there were so many people that it made apartment hunting difficult.

I told him about Florida, Disney World and the cruise. It felt so good to talk to him.

Yesterday I went to a family BBQ at Uncle Bill and Aunt Linda's house. Lindsay actually seemed happy yesterday. I think school starting up again will help. She'll have things to do instead of sitting on the couch watching TV and eating.

Today is my last day of freedom but I'm spending it well. Josh is taking me to the DMV to pick up the driver's manual so that I can start studying for my permit! Yippie. :)