Once Upon A Time

A guy I kind of like did this. I said, "I'll think about it." Yeah right! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Jennah, Jared and Brady helped.

We celebrated with wonderful friends, the Parks and Blacks. What a weekend!

CKB

He makes me smile.

In-Laws

When the day to leave the east coast arrived, Christian met me in DC to join me in the trek to Utah. Before heading west, we drove to New Jersey and spent some time with his parents.

I was anxious, nervous and excited to meet my future in-laws. However, all my anxiety was instantly put to rest when I met the Bahrs. We had a lovely dinner Friday night and were able to attend the Temple, Saturday morning. What a special experience.

It's official! I've been in-lawed and couldn't be happier.

Nothing like a tasty slice of New York pizza on a Saturday afternoon.

Virginia is for Lovers

I have officially left Virginia and would be lying, if I didn't admit the move has been bittersweet. I absolutely loved living in the DC area, the past five years. I had some of the best, and worst, experiences of my life and wouldn't trade one second. I made lifelong friends, experienced heartache, heath scares, grew professionally and met the wonderful CKB on my doorstep!!!

The past five years, specifically the past five months, have strengthened my testimony of the role our Heavenly Father has in guiding our lives. When we take time to be kind, to pray, to listen, to study and to serve others, we are richly blessed.

I will always miss the relationship I had with DC and Virginia. However, without getting too personal...it's safe to say, the new relationship in my life greatly outweighs any infatuation I might have had with my once bustling life inside the Beltway.

My last few days in Virginia were spent meandering along King Street in Old Town

Stopping by my favorite house. Doesn't it look cozy?

Visiting my ward building, which sits on a perfectly serene spot, overlooking the Potomac.

Going on one last walk along the Potomac

...and sharing hugs, lunches, dinners, laughs and tears with people who mean more to me than they will ever know.

Goodbye Virginia. You taught me well.

xoms

MOMS

You may recognize this commercial. The "mom" at the end is my aunt. If we had lived close by, when I was a little girl, I'm sure she would have been just as enthusiastic at my sporting events. Congrats on being apart of such a great ad, Aunt D!!!

MS + CB

June 12, 2010

STATE OF THE UNION

Justice Alito's reaction says it all.