So, it's happening again....

It's that time of the month...uh, I mean, year when big changes are coming. You know, the weather changes and it gets a little cooler. The "big change" for all those who do not live in So. Cal. or Florida is the COLD weather that's coming. Another "big change" for single people is MARRIAGE, which David & I will be entering into in 11 days. :)

So, the "so, it's happening again...." title is in reference to even another change. We are moving! Moving where? Back to Salt Lake City. It is official. Yes, we are getting married in 11 days, going on a honeymoon, coming back to So. Cal., packing up, and moving to Utah at the beginning of November. Several factors went into the decision making process including our job & housing situations, and desire to live outside of CA. We processed, prayed, "slept on it", charted our options, etc etc. The conclusion: let's go! It's definitely scary, but exciting at the same time.

Yay!!! We are very excited for this adventure. It is hard to say goodbye to family & friends here, but we definitely believe God is giving us an opportunity to leave California (for a while or for good, we don't know) and experience life in another state. Whoo hooo!

Just thought I'd give an update, although it is brief. If you have questions/comments/concerns (in that order), please let me know! :)

Us in Park City Sept 2008.

Dodger Game

Ok, I have to say I thoroughly enjoy baseball games. Unfortunately, this baseball season hasn't seen my usual amount participation as seen in years past. This week I got to go see the Dodgers play against the Rockies. Cat & I went together, we both very much love the Dodgers. We sat in the right pavilion where your ticket includes all you can eat Dodger dogs, soda, nachos, and popcorn. :) I'd say it was worth it... as long as you are hungry & in the mood for ball game food.

Here are some pictures to document our fun time!

My David

I love this guy.

Idaho & Utah = Udaho

So, this past week, David & I took a vacation to Coeur d'Alene, ID & Salt Lake City, UT. It was soooooooooooo great! The trip was originally planned around the wedding of our friends, Paul & Andrea White. Because we also love Louis & Lindsey, we decided to take an extra couple days off and spend some time with them. Let me tell you, Coeur d'Alene was so cool! Yes, it's a small town, yes a little worn out, yes a little whiskey tango in parts, BUT I enjoyed it a lot and could picture myself living there.

My favorite parts of the trip were as follows...

In CdA:

1. No set schedule in Coeur d'Alene.

2. We got up leisurely

3. Hit up local coffee shops, enjoyed lattes & bowls of soul.

4. Completed some digital errands

5. Went shopping

6. Walked around

7. Checked out the little farmers market

8. Found a bridal shop that had my wedding dress sample that I could try on, show Lindsey and renew my confidence in the choice I made back in March.

9. We also had "gooies" (giant ice cream sundaes)

10. Went out to breakfast

11. Enjoyed Lindsey's cooking

12. Participated in good conversation

13. Just enjoyed being friends.

14. Picking up our rental car that should have been a Corrola, but actually was a red Mercedes Benz! What up!

15. Talking about being eco-friendly

16. Being educated about cloth diapers

In Salt Lake City:

1. Breakfast with Mara at the Park Cafe

2. Late night convos with Erik & Deborah

3. Park Potatoes at the Park Cafe

4. Hanging out with Ana & Jillian Borrego, and being further educated about cloth diapers

5. Rumbi fries & Caribbean Chicken Salad

6. Heidi & Daniel Rogers, & Heidi's homemade headband

7. Chatting with Shannon, Bethany & Laura

8. Celebrating Paul & Andrea's nuptuals

9. Seeing Dave Kroeze

10. Green apple licorice

11. Enjoying all of Andrea's wedding details (table set ups, guest book, decor, food, etc etc)

12. Seeing tons of friends from the Adventure at the wedding

13. Hanging out with David, Erik, Deborah, Heidi & Daniel at the McHenry's

14. Mountains!

Overall, it was great!

*"Udaho" is not a term I came up with. I stole it from Cat Ryono & her associates.*

Food Network

I really like the Food Network. I find myself turning on the tv hoping that Iron Chef America is going to be on. Love it! Last week, they played the same episode like 5 times. I would turn on the tv and happily see that Iron Chef was on. I watched for 1 minute and discovered it was the same episode on the day before or 3 days before. Sucks dude. Tonight was different. It was an episode I hadn't seen yet. Whoo hoo! Who knew strip steak was so versatile?

Engagement Pictures (2)

Here is another link to see engagement pictures, but this time you'll see tons of them instead of just 17. Enjoy!

http://gallery.me.com/dc3#100269

The Casita

• So, this post is dedicated to Stacey Warner & Dr. Hallie Wells.  (And Andrea too, because this is how we keep up with each others lives.)
• We talked about blogging & the Casita this weekend, so here you go.

• Stacey is saying "I am so excited, I think I can see Shamu from here!"

• Hallie is reflecting on her life lived in beautiful Oregon.

• I, apparently, wish I could fly.