Vegas/Wyoming Vacation

We recently returned from our much needed vacation. Andrew and I had a great time. We started out in Vegas for a few days with Cyndi and Scott (Andrew's sister and her husband). It was a blast. We gambled, ate well and drank. Did you expect more? While in Vegas we were able to stop in and see an old friend, Rodger. He has been working in Vegas for about a year. I haven't seen him since our wedding, so it was very nice to see a friendly face. By the way, I got a new job. I am now a Hooters girl! Just kidding, but I look great huh.

After Vegas, we headed home to pick up the Lille and head off to Wyoming. The day we drove there it was snowing!! Yes, snowing in mid May! Not what we had expected, but we were going to wing it. Instead of a hotel, we decided to try VRBO. We ended up renting this great cabin on the Wind River, in Dubois Wyoming.

The weather wasn't as great as it could have been, but the vacation was very very relaxing. We hiked, fished, tracked wildlife, bbq'd and just hung out. Lille had a great time. We would let her out on the deck, and she would just lay in the sun and chew on sticks. One of her favorite things was to run to the river and get muddy. She also liked chasing deer. Man she can run. I think she is the fastest dog on the planet.

With all that said, it was absolutely perfect!

Just Because

I will have to say that I am a huge fan of just because gifts. Last night I received a beautiful aquamarine (my birthstone) necklace from Andrew. It has several stones and it is called "along the way." There was no special occasion, he got it for me because he saw it and thought it would look great on me. I never splurge on nice things for myself, so he wanted to get me something nice to show his appreciation and love for me. So remember this, don't wait until a special occasion or a holiday to show some one you love how much you care about them. Do it daily. Don't wait, you never know when that special someone could be lost. Why wait until it is to late. Tell someone you love them now. "There is no time like the present"


Here are some fun facts about Aquamarine:


Aquamarine (along with bloodstone) is the birthstone associated with March. It is also the gemstone for the 19th Anniversary.
People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine could magically overcome the effects of poison.
Ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would ensure a safe voyage, and guarantee a safe return; they often slept with the stones under their pillow to ensure sound sleep. They believed the siren’s (mermaid) fish-like lower body was made of aquamarine.

Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Good feelings. Feelings which are based on mutuality and which prove their worth in lasting relationships. The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal colour, because it is the colour of the sky. However, aquamarine blue is also the colour of water with its life-giving force. And aquamarine really does seem to have captured the lucid blue of the oceans. No wonder, when you consider that according to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea). It is said that its strengths are developed to their best advantage when it is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight. However, it is surely better still to wear aquamarine, since according to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain. An ideal gem, not only for loving and married couples.

Getting up to speed

Here is the quick of it. Andrew and I met in Tahoe, fell in love, moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina, married, moved to Park City. That's us in a nutshell. We have been living in Park City Utah for about 18 months and we have a beautiful family. Ok, so it isn't the typical family like most people think of, but our four legged loves will do for now. It's our family, and that's what matters.

We have Sammy, a three year old OCD Tabby cat. Cali, a three year old Black and White chunk of love. Last but not least, the most recent addition, Lille. Our mutt, who is on Prozac cause she loves us to much. We think she is a Labbe, a mix between a Labrador and a beagle. It's just a guess, we may never know for sure. But it sure is fun guessing.

Sharing, a lesson for everyone

A wise man once said,

"Life ends when you stop dreaming, hope ends when you stop believing, love ends when you stop caring, friendship ends when you stop sharing…so share this with whom ever you consider a friend."

Andrew and I share everything with each other, sodas, candy, dinner, laughs, hugs, kisses ever tears. We know we move around a lot and are very hard to keep up with. This is our attempt to stay in touch with our loved ones. Enjoy!