The Trip
Sept. 1, 2000-Sept. 1, 2009

It started with a trip to England 10 years ago. Since that time we have traveled to 9 different countries, visited 17 different states, lived in 5 residences, attended 2 colleges, endured 7 years of school (1 more to go!), and had 3 amazing kids. 9 blissful years of marriage, and 9 years of trips -- some of them we can plot on a map, some only in our imagination, but all of them have been incredible. Just so you know Ben, I'll follow you anywhere, through thick and thin. (See our pictures below for illustrations of "thick" and "thin.") We have changed so much over the years, but one thing has never changed: you are still my best friend. I love you. Happy Anniversary.

Coast of Wales, March 2000

Provo Canyon, Utah, July 2000

Seattle, Washington, August 2003

Reno, Nevada, July 2005

Wyoming, TREK June 2007

Nassau, Bahamas, May 2008

Braunfels, Germany, June 2008

American Fork, Utah, October 2008

A Wonderful August
(Notice the little finger marks in the fresh whip cream. . . Rosie did that moments after this pie arrived.)
I've been taught from a young age that you should learn to celebrate your birthday all month if possible and I'm doing my best.

Lauren made me this awesome peach pie from her special family recipe collection. We also stayed a night up at the cottages in Sundance. We saw the Fantastiks. Had breakfast at the Grill. We went out to eat at Buca di Beppos with Shane and Lauren (thanks Megan for babysitting) We went on several bike rides, thanks to my new bike (thanks Mom and Dad), we spent some quality time just as a little family, as well as spent some time at two family reunions. We managed a few trips to the cabin, a little bit of time on a canoe, two nights water skiing, and we have spent LOTS of time swimming -we've been to nearly EVERY pool in the area.

Thanks everyone for making August so great.