You are loved!

We hope that everyone has a wonderful day! We love you all and are so blessed to have you in our lives!

Unfortunate Good-bye

Today Kody found a new home. Unfortunately we had to help him find a new place to live. The allergies that he created for many in our family was just too much to live with every day. Scott has especially had the worst reactions of all of us. His arms would always break out in hives after playing with Kody and he has felt like he has had a constant,mild asthma attack for months. The family seemed to also have lost interest in Kody and we didn't feel that was fair to him. We found a family for him that has a large yard he will be able to run around in and they have another lab that he'll be able to play with. Over all, I think that he will be really happy at his new home. As Scott has always said, we probably will not have any more pets that have four legs and fur!

Husband Tag - thanks Heather!!

How did we meet: We initially met at a transfer orientation meeting at the University of Wyoming in the summer of 1991. We started dating after meeting again at the Institute socials.
How long we dated before we were married: 10 months
How long we have been married: 16 years
What is my favorite feature about him: I love his smile!
What is my favorite quality about him: His integrity and his patience
What is his nickname: Mackster, but I don't have a nickname for him
What is his favorite color: He really doesn't have one - although he would probably say brown and gold for Wyoming (go Cowboys!!)
What is his favorite food: seafood & Italian
What is his favorite sport: definitely swimming, but he also enjoys watching college basketball with me
Who said the "L" word first: I believe that I did
First kiss & where: After a date outside my apartment, we had been dating for about 2 months
Favorite "couple thing" to do: anything, sometimes it is grocery shopping or going out to dinner, or just going for ice cream - during the summer we love to go hiking
How many kids: 4
Hidden talent: He plays the piano very well, in fact, he is the Primary Pianist in our ward
Favorite music: Just about anything from the 80's and classical music - he loves Bach
What I admire most about him: I love his even temperment - he helps to keep me grounded
Favorite past time: Playing computer games or strategy board games
Will he read this: Probably - I love you, Scott!! Hope you are having a great day!!

Beautiful Idaho!

Scott in his Yak-herder's hat trying to stay warm!

This past weekend Scott had the opportunity to travel to Stanley, ID in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains to go snow-mobiling. It was cold (-23 Sunday morning), but Scott had a great time. How could you not when this is what you see all day long!