Hardware Ranch

Two weekends ago, My brother Jason was home for two week. He lives in Germany. Jared, I and the kids were invited to go down to Utah to see him and Jenny. My parents graciously paid for 12 of us to got to Hardware Ranch and to Golden Corral. We had such a fun time as a family being together.The weather was cold but most because of the wind. It was fun to see the Elk up so close. We could almost reach out and touch them, if they didn't run away at the movement.

my prince charming

I met my honey at a halloween dance 9 years and 3 1/2 months ago at a halloween dance. My friend and I were in the middle of the dance floor acting like goofy teenage girl. We had just graduated from high school a couple months before. I like the idea of not knowing anyone else at the dance.

When I turn to face the door way there he sat on a chair right next to the door. His costume was a jail escape uniform made from a fencing suit (you know "swords"). My mind is blank to how we actually ended up in the same corner of the gym. My next memory is sitting my friend talking to him and his friend. Then her saying will you dance with her. I remember being on the dance floor and him being a whole foot taller than me.

He impressed me so much and made me laugh I just had to see him again. Over a week later I was able to see him again. He remember my friends name; which is pretty hard, but not mine. I gave him my number and that weekend he asked me on a date.

New Year

On January 1st 2000

We were at a New Years Dance. Jared and I were in the middle of the floor with alot of other people. The new year rang in and we kissed. Jared took my hand and I walked with him toward a door opposite the door we came in. I thought maybe he wants to go for a walk or the long way around to the car. All the sudden he stopped and got down on his knee. Yes he proposed. I think I was in shock. My friend walked over and started crying.

It has been 9 years since Jared asked me to marry him that wonderful night.

2009

The celebration wasn't as big. We stayed home with our three kids tucked in bed and I woke up about 10 mins. before the new year rang in our area. But I did get my kiss.