Bittersweet...

Welcome to Utah, where the white steeples are a plenty.

Fall 2002 - 1st year of college and this picture documents my first snow fall. I called my mom screaming that it was snowing outside. I will forever remember the day: October 1, 2002. For some reason I thought school might be cancelled, but I'm a silly California girl who didn't even know what walking in the snow meant yet.

This was my view on the way to work everyday. I learned to really appreciate the countryside.

Taken on my last day of work - this was and hopefully is the last sunrise that I ever have to get paid to see

View of the valley

More "country"

Ever since the first time I drove out of Sardine Canyon I always look to find the "A" lit up.

I document this because there is a family connection with this building. When I was touring USU, my grandparents took me to the quad and explained the original layout of the buildings. This building was where my grandpa took his Math/Engineering classes and it is where James took his English classes. My grandparents met at USU and you can guess where James and I met.

I love the architecture of this building and it was where I had a my FCHD classes.

I will always be thankful for Oakridge. It's how James and I met.

I will not miss walking up three flights of stairs.

I always like to make fun of the things that I end up living next to. I've lived across from a sheep farm, beehives, horse pasture, and now a hay field.

This is my favorite house in Logan - It reminds me of houses in California.

Logan Temple - 2nd favorite temple

Why this picture? The last place I worked at made a great impact on me. I've never known what it's like to have an eating disorder, but I've sure seen the pain it's caused. This is one of my favorite memories of work. When we would go to the gym the girls would place post-its everywhere with different messages on them. It's a tradition I hope to continue.

It's done! And not a moment too soon.

Both James and I have had our tender moments of tears, but nothing will compare to the moment when we drive away.
Goodbye Logan. I was hesitant both times I moved to you and I can't say that I will miss the small town feel but I will cherish the things you gave me.

California Lovin'

My family is so supportive of James with his love for the Angels.

Summer fun.


Future surfer.

Kate. She was singing and dancing with the sand in her hands. Goof ball.

This shot reminds me of Daniel Craig in the James Bond movies.

I have the exact shot from our honeymoon.

Dad. Great guy. I need to get him a new addition to his collegiate hats.


I'm glad James finally was able to catch the waves. He was annoyed that he couldn't in Kawaii.

The trip was too short, but we had so much fun while visiting. I get very homesick whenever I'm home which leads me trying to convince James that we should move sometime in the future. As of right now, there is no way with the crappy economy and James' dislike for the freeway traffic. "Just too many people". Maybe Pittsburgh will help ease him into the idea of it more. Maybe someday. Goodbye SoCal. I look forward to next summer.

July 4th Weekend

Our view from the stadium

Great people.

Diamond Rio baby! Who? I recognized one song.

Yea, for fireworks!

One day James and I decided to go on one of our many drives to...who knows...and one day instead of going "right" at the fork in the road towards SLC, we went "left" towards...who knows...just kidding, Paradise. James mentioned the idea of taking the country road that ends in...thinking...thinking...Liberty. Needless to say, beautiful view driving through the mountains, however, a sedan should never drive on that road. Meanwhile, James is asking me if I've ever been on a country road before. Who does he think he married? Our adventure lies below...



Liberty.

Happy 4th of July! (really July 2nd)


Patrick.

Tanalie and I.

James and Brandt in the back. Poor Kaisa, she is hanging on for dear life.

Benji and Christine. Great friends.
Tug-of-war

Laurie looks so determined.

...and they all fall down.

James is kinda butt-hurt about the fact that we won't be here for the whole summer so he could join Oakridge's summer baseball league.
Oh well, we still support them.

Cody: James' boss

Oakridge peeps!