Tribute to J-Dawg

I'm sad to announce that our fish, J-Dawg, died sometime between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. He was 2 weeks away from his 5th birthday. He had 2 very close calls earlier in his life which included jumping out of his bowl and being found seconds before it was too late, and almost choking on a large rock that he had inhaled. He was a big time traveler and enjoyed his time in the car. He has traveled throughout most of Utah and he especially enjoyed his recent 17 hour car ride to Kansas City, Missouri. He was much loved by his family and little admirers (my nieces and nephews). Tucker and I had a small funeral for him and many tears were shed. He will be greatly missed!!!

Who Knew This Would Be The Start of OUR Happily Ever After???

Tucker and I (mostly me) have been reminiscing these past couple of days about where we were 1 year ago and how our lives have completely changed. The state of Missouri obviously doesn't celebrate Pioneer Day, but I couldn't help but getting a little misty eyed in church today when we talked about the pioneers and sang Come, Come Ye Saints in Sacrament Meeting. It was exactly one year ago that Tucker and I were on a pioneer trek with our singles ward (The 37th ward). Yesterday we celebrated it being the anniversary of Tucker scratching my back around the campfire and then we came back and the next day went together to the Spanish Fork Rodeo with some friends. And as they say....the rest is history. Pioneer treks will always hold a special place in my heart not only because I love the pioneers and I'm so grateful for their sacrifice, but also because that is where love blossomed for us. And now look at where we are!!!

Having A BERRY Good Time!!!

I should be writing my church talk right now, but I just have to blog about our most recent adventure here in Missouri. In case you didn't know, Missouri is a great place for growing blueberries. Who knew? We went to The Berry Patch last night and the following pictures will tell the rest of the story. The only thing I have left to say is YUMMY!!!