tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35397153986181858672024-02-21T20:02:53.183-08:00Always Holding HandsMormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-39784323292995068082011-01-21T17:49:00.000-08:002011-01-21T17:49:51.230-08:00New JobWe have not been very faithful at updating our blog! If you missed pictures of the new apartment, you can see them <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mjbarber?ref=ts#%21/album.php?aid=596201&id=614010404">here</a>. We love the neighborhood and the new place. It is full of charm, quiet, and lots of light.<br />
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In other news, I just got a job as a barista at Starbucks. The job will help pay for grad school (which I have now applied for!) and it's something I won't have to quit once school starts. I was looking for something nearby with flexible hours. I have heard Starbucks is a great company to work for, and I love being around people and serving food and drink. I think I'm going to really like it.MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-32263749080319885822010-12-29T12:43:00.000-08:002010-12-29T12:46:27.455-08:002010 Newsletter<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">Dear Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOv6oFIiUnBvXmhGEL9zWaUirLR19MNA7HGQAuWKHctbgvdOMgIdA5roMjYrcy0EZQgqjU8qgWtgrdoEquOzSoZUFWQCF4UVGygyD7RTRS7AXgTXh-OQWMH58o2oaTIZkd0fwM2u5eUEw/s1600/IMG_1725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOv6oFIiUnBvXmhGEL9zWaUirLR19MNA7HGQAuWKHctbgvdOMgIdA5roMjYrcy0EZQgqjU8qgWtgrdoEquOzSoZUFWQCF4UVGygyD7RTRS7AXgTXh-OQWMH58o2oaTIZkd0fwM2u5eUEw/s200/IMG_1725.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Garamond;">This was a big year for us! In the first week of January, we put everything we owned into a little trailer and drove across the country to Massachusetts. It was a scary trip because we didn’t have jobs lined up or a place to live, and we were driving in the middle of a snow storm, but once we arrived in Boston things started working out for us and we have loved our new home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">Michael quickly got a job in the editorial department at a company in Waltham called UpToDate, which publishes bedside medical information for physicians. He loves what he does and the people he works with.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">Daniel has been working on projects to start his career in fine art. He taught a class with the Pine Street Inn art program, which reaches out to men and women who have lost their homes. Some of the class art was displayed during the South End open studios, and Daniel has also had work on display in other shows around Massachusetts. He has also been working on a book.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Garamond;">On June 27, 2010, we were married in Sandwich, MA. We had a small, intimate ceremony in a garden at the Dan’l Webster Inn, and we were happy to celebrate with our families and close friends. After the wedding we spent a week honeymooning in Cape Cod.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">This fall Daniel was accepted for a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT. He spent four weeks in seclusion and was able to create more than 100 new works of art. He is applying for graduate school with his new portfolio and will start working on his master’s degree next year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPSukN4AqK0yIx6xGERm5Vkvht6dACiBeDODR88E3dniR-yGVgv0iqbDFg9Q4jvSlsLlufePwhiHxMNc_dlCxI2YK98OtFAIy1YcpTUL4r-M9nogmM-CIvGLACBk9kYChWbb5eTeO1v8/s1600/DSC02723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPSukN4AqK0yIx6xGERm5Vkvht6dACiBeDODR88E3dniR-yGVgv0iqbDFg9Q4jvSlsLlufePwhiHxMNc_dlCxI2YK98OtFAIy1YcpTUL4r-M9nogmM-CIvGLACBk9kYChWbb5eTeO1v8/s200/DSC02723.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">Most recently we moved in to a new apartment in West Newton. It is much closer to Michael’s work, which we both appreciate. We are feeling at home in Newton and look forward to the coming year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">Best Wishes on the New Year to all of you! Love,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Garamond;">www.alwaysholdinghands.blogspot.com</span><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 24pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-41620031193616458692010-07-28T20:17:00.001-07:002010-07-28T20:17:56.852-07:00You Have Stolen My Heart!<object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/765977083799" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/765977083799" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="300"></embed></object>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-91800481031421666182010-07-19T17:01:00.000-07:002010-07-19T17:02:29.685-07:00Always Holding Hands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2hvj6R_E2Eg6ctKmVlaqm1l9GjKGjesoePGbyqobxNLjTsaEXwyjwGf6bl8Jb9RzT2w6HrKYxRrYsdJseKeUlMEM7z7DPeFHIHfhOvnDJUlQVlFaSSN7Qqi0uR0soeADWknESmVxX3A/s1600/_MG_8743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2hvj6R_E2Eg6ctKmVlaqm1l9GjKGjesoePGbyqobxNLjTsaEXwyjwGf6bl8Jb9RzT2w6HrKYxRrYsdJseKeUlMEM7z7DPeFHIHfhOvnDJUlQVlFaSSN7Qqi0uR0soeADWknESmVxX3A/s320/_MG_8743.jpg" /></a></div>Our photos are up! <a href="http://jmichaelwiltbank.com/">Michael Wiltbank</a>, our photographer, did a phenomenal job at capturing our special day. He is a fashion photographer, and I can see that influence in the shots he took of the wedding party at the beach and boardwalk. I love it!<br />
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You can view or purchase his photos at <a href="http://clients.jmichaelwiltbank.com/">http://clients.jmichaelwiltbank.com</a>. Just type in your email address to get access and then you can browse the different folders as a slide-show! Be sure to look at each category! If you like them, become a fan of his work on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jmichaelwiltbankphotographer">facebook</a>.MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-51466756914968174972010-07-17T06:42:00.000-07:002010-07-17T08:43:54.971-07:00Reception Playlist<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">We had some requests to post our playlists from the reception. We had a lot of fun picking out this music! You can easily listen to any of these songs on Grooveshark - <a href="http://listen.grooveshark.com/#">http://listen.grooveshark.com/#</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Cocktail hour:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Slide - Goo Goo Dolls</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Big City Dreams - Never Shout Never</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Boston - Augustana</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I Still Ain't Over You - Augustana</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">The Saltwater Room - Owl City</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">The Bird and The Worm - Owl City</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Folding Chair - Regina Spektor</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Many the Miles - Sara Bareilles</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">You and I Both - Jason Mraz</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Come on Get Higher - Matt Nathanson</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">The Luckiest - Ben Folds</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I'll Be (acoustic) - Edwin McCain</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Follow Through - Gavin Degraw</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">As Lovers Go - Dashboard Confessional</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Dinner Music</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I've Got The World on a String - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Summer Wind - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Hell No - Sondre Lerche</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I Want to Hold You Hand - T.V. Carpio</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Everything - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">A Wink and a Smile - Harry Connick Jr.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Have You Ever Been in Love - Celine Dion</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Come Fly With Me - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Lento - Julieta Vanegas</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I'm Yours - Jason Mraz</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">In Praise of the Vulnerable Man - Alanis Morissette</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Fireflies - Owl City</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Us - Regina Spektor</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Better Together (Hawaiian Version) - Jack Johnson</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">All My Loving - Across the Universe Soundtrack</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">My Hands Are Shaking - Sondre Lerche</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">The Heart of Life - John Mayer</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Dream a Little Dream - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Dreams be Dreams - Jack Johnson</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Realize - Colbie Caillat</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Say - John Mayer</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Strawberry Avalanche - Owl City</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Dancing Music</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Oh, It is Love - Hellogoodbye</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Sweet Pea - Amos Lee</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Baby, It's Fact - Hellogoodbye</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Shake It - Metro Station</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">If My Heart Was a House - Owl City</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Modern Nature - Sondre Lerche</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Hey, Soul Sister - Train</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Lucky - Jason Mraz</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Stop this Train - John Mayer</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Save the Last Dance for Me - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) - Alanis Morissette</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Love Bug - Jonas Brothers</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">How Sweet It Is - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">So Much Love - The Rocket Summer</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">You and Me - Lifehouse</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Mon Essentiel - Le Roi Soleil</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Here In Your Arms - Hellogoodbye</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Sweet and Low (acoustic) - Augustana</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">No Stopping Us - Jason Mraz</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Put Your Head On My Shoulder - Michael Buble</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Stolen - Dashboard Confessional (this was also the song that Brian played on viola at the ceremony)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349748492834306114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-41416369664346545252010-07-05T00:00:00.000-07:002010-07-17T07:31:28.671-07:00We are pleased to annouce ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11ECab9O-HpO4gpCrzni6S8UorrjhXHIF99gEoFpsxmZY4LYAqq6SkaJtAxkQKQ4D2RQH2kL1otA7IJubVVZ5NYZr8VVvO_ApPblVrTBR0wKfdIWf1BIZQnWSFnHSO-wb6i9lzAl0wEQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-11+at+4.11.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11ECab9O-HpO4gpCrzni6S8UorrjhXHIF99gEoFpsxmZY4LYAqq6SkaJtAxkQKQ4D2RQH2kL1otA7IJubVVZ5NYZr8VVvO_ApPblVrTBR0wKfdIWf1BIZQnWSFnHSO-wb6i9lzAl0wEQ/s320/Screen+shot+2010-07-11+at+4.11.30+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #999999; text-align: center;"><i>Click to enlarge.</i></div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-2177562802581223362010-06-20T08:45:00.000-07:002010-06-20T09:09:07.751-07:00One Week!I can't believe we are just one week away! Yesterday Daniel and I spent the day in the cape meeting with our florist and our wedding planner finalizing plans. We can't wait to see everyone!!!<br /><br />A lot of people have been asking us about our plans for Saturday, the day before the wedding. Yesterday we explored a few beaches, and we decided it would be great to invite anyone who'd like to see us on Saturday to join us in the evening to watch the sunset at Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth (about 25 minutes from Sandwich). This is a west-facing beach, so the sun sets over the water. We'll be getting there around 7:30, and the sun sets around 8:30. There are no parking fees at the beach after 5 pm. Of course, if the weather is bad we'll have a back up plan.<br /><br />A sidenote: we went to Craigsville Beach on the south shore of the cape yesterday as well. This is one of the more popular cape beaches because the water is warm and there are steady waves. But the water is also kind of mucky full of broken shells, so if you're looking for clear water and no crowds, steer clear of this beach! There are also other warm water beaches.<br /><br />See you all soon!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzpXkDiBJtJNbGfB0EVbZgmpdxhRDdAvkyjhvP4IqL5_UhmxmncpyQwfsUEjA5N0wCAhIw29SLVZ6hNOtYtk2nZVts_uSFIuZCSJA6wWp3Zdww2AioqqAbP0DYwsoJfggSCGJkH77qvU/s1600/sunsetcapecod.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzpXkDiBJtJNbGfB0EVbZgmpdxhRDdAvkyjhvP4IqL5_UhmxmncpyQwfsUEjA5N0wCAhIw29SLVZ6hNOtYtk2nZVts_uSFIuZCSJA6wWp3Zdww2AioqqAbP0DYwsoJfggSCGJkH77qvU/s400/sunsetcapecod.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484888426606088418" border="0" /></a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349748492834306114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-78360554842926276052010-06-04T11:29:00.000-07:002010-07-17T08:40:15.837-07:00What to Wear<div style="text-align: justify;">A few have asked about appropriate dress, so I thought it'd be good to update the blog. If you're wondering what to wear to the wedding, it is a formal event, so Sunday best is appropriate.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the dinner is in the evening and is indoors and the ceremony is in the morning in the garden, the dinner is slightly more formal than the ceremony. It would certainly be appropriate to wear the same outfit to both the ceremony and the reception (I think most are), but you don't have to. It would also be appropriate to have different day-time and evening formal looks. The grooms and groomsmen will be in tuxedos, but we do not expect our guests to wear tuxedos or extravagant dresses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Go ahead and be creative--We don't want anyone stressing about a dress code. We just want you to feel comfortable and to have a good time.</div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-67824744231601562072010-06-03T12:37:00.000-07:002010-06-03T12:41:15.469-07:00Sunday Activity Ideas<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Because our ceremony is in the morning and the reception is in the evening, there's about 6 hours of free time during the day. We're hoping everyone breaks up into smaller groups and finds things to do that they like. There are several options from beaches and wildlife preserves to shopping and art galleries. Here are a few ideas:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><blockquote style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Walking Trails. If you want to walk around the Cape's beautiful scenery, I recommend looking at the Boardwalk Beach in Sandwich or Talbot's Point in East Sandwich. You could even rent a bicycle at ECO Tourz and ride around the town or the many bike trails. Sandy Neck Beach between Sandwich and Barnstable has nice trails through exotic looking dunes and is dog friendly. There are also gardens you can enjoy at the Sandwich Heritage Museum & Gardens nearby.<br />
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2. Swimming. If you want to swim, we recommend leaving Sandwich because the water in Sandwich is cold. Old Silver Beach in Falmouth is about 28 minutes away and has warm water, lifeguards, facilities, and concessions. Skaket Beach is about 38 minutes away in Orleans and is also warm and very shallow. You can walk out into the sea for a mile.<br />
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3. Historical Sites/Museums. There are several historical sites to visit like the Dexter Grist Mill and several restored houses. You may also want to visit the Sandwich Glass Museum or the Heritage Museum which both have local art and history. The Heritage Museum and Gardens has a functioning, antique carousel and a maze. If you have kids, they may like the Zooquarium in Yarmouth.<br />
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4. Shopping. If you want to bring home a souvenir or if you just like window shopping, you may want to try Lemon Tree Village in Brewster. It's about 30 minutes away and they have home decor stores, art and local craft shops, a pottery shop/studio, a specialty toy store, and an old fashioned sweet shop. There are also antique stores lining route 6A up and down the cape, and you can find a bunch of local art galleries in Falmouth.<br />
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5. Festivals. There is an art festival 20 minutes away in Barnstable called Art in the Village. There is also a dog festival in Falmouth called Hounds at Highfield from 11:30-4. There is a portuguese festival in Provincetown, but that is a good hour + away.</blockquote><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For more ideas, visit <a href="http://www.sandwichchamber.com/index.html">www.sandwichchamber.com</a> and download the 2009 Sandwich guidebook. We hope you have a great time out here in the cape!</div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-42694338707137485492010-03-23T06:57:00.000-07:002010-05-08T15:37:39.931-07:00Spin Around in your Highest Heels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0YiPyDMf4yzgz7HGOXv28_FaJo3ditXF1XgY2JBosOZPwjAkASWa4GJVUw1vbpUkN_8xgsfMXApRBAPvYbZoU3XN-vnRkEwapY5d4qoQSqvgzvdmHNanaWYFImiicKCRncx6n1zPSNY/s1600-h/DSC02349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0YiPyDMf4yzgz7HGOXv28_FaJo3ditXF1XgY2JBosOZPwjAkASWa4GJVUw1vbpUkN_8xgsfMXApRBAPvYbZoU3XN-vnRkEwapY5d4qoQSqvgzvdmHNanaWYFImiicKCRncx6n1zPSNY/s320/DSC02349.JPG" /></a></div>Someone asked me about wedding colors the other day. We want our photos to be timeless and versatile, and so we decided to use black, cream, and gray as our colors. Of course, that probably doesn't matter to you, but hey, now you know.<br />
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One of the nice things about our wedding is that we don't have a bride :) That means there are no bridesmaid dresses strategically designed to look bad on every body type so no one looks better than the bride. We want our groomsmaids and groomsmen to wear whatever dress they want to flatter their figures (just kidding, the groomsmen will wear tuxedos, not dresses--hehehe).<br />
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We're so excited for the wedding and can't wait to see you there!MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-11986057985015469722010-02-28T08:11:00.000-08:002010-02-28T08:23:56.461-08:00And From the Ballroom Floor, We are in Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Michael was able to visit Cape Cod last summer, around the same time we're getting married, which has given us an idea about what to expect. I thought I'd share some of his pictures so you could get a better picture in your head. It is very green that time of year. We're going to exchange our marriage vows in the garden. It's a small space, but it will be intimate and beautiful, surrounded by flowers. The ceremony will be in the morning at 10:30, and won't last too long.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs102.snc1/4763_215414020404_614010404_7317963_6566653_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs102.snc1/4763_215414020404_614010404_7317963_6566653_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Either before the ceremony or right after it, we will take some pictures at the beach with the wedding party. Either way, I suspect it will be the place to be after the ceremony. It's a beautiful beach accessed by a long boardwalk that extends over a salt marsh. Michael's favorite Cape Cod Beach, Skaket Beach, is also only 40 minutes away.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">This time is really yours to take a nap, find a restaurant in town, play a round of golf, or do whatever you'd like to do for a few hours. There's enough time to go to Boston or to Provincetown at the tip of the cape. We'll be posting ideas every so often on the blog, and we will probably make sure there are car pool groups going to the best places.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs082.snc1/4763_215414120404_614010404_7317979_1213939_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs082.snc1/4763_215414120404_614010404_7317979_1213939_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">That evening at 6:30 we'll all meet back at the Dan'l Webster Inn. We've reserved the conservatory for a full course, sit-down dinner. You will have your choice of entrees:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><blockquote><b>Chicken Oscar</b> - boneless breast, sautéed, topped with lobster, spinach and béarnaise sauce<br />
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<b>Grilled Swordfish Tuscano</b> - with olives, garlic, basil, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes</blockquote></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There will also be a vegetarian option, and the kitchen is very accommodating, so please let us know if you have dietary needs/requests.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs102.snc1/4763_215414090404_614010404_7317974_320432_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs102.snc1/4763_215414090404_614010404_7317974_320432_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Dinner will be part of a reception with music, cake, and lots of dancing! We are so excited, and we want everyone to have a good time.<br />
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We look forward to seeing you all in June! </div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-1650338460232097072010-02-22T05:54:00.000-08:002010-04-14T14:11:33.357-07:00Alive in Boston<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We've started mailing out our invitations (thanks mom!) and the countdown is on! We're still 4 months away from the wedding, but we wanted to make sure that you have time to book flights and hotels in advance. We look forward to getting your RSVPs; we're planning a formal ceremony and a formal closed dinner and reception. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We hope that you'll be able to come!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">If you're visiting our blog for the first time, you can see links to hotels and bed & breakfasts in the area. Also, if you don't mind the drive, then Boston is only an hour away from Cape Cod for those who might prefer staying in the city. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">In other news, I have a job! Next week I start work as an editorial assistant for UpToDate, an online medical database for physicians and patients. I'm am beyond excited about this! My goal was to find an editorial position by June, and I ended up getting one of the first jobs I applied for. It's been a huge relief for us as well; we moved out to Boston with enough money to survive for a couple months - maybe not the most prudent decision in the middle of a recession - but things have worked out and we are going to survive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Daniel has been painting and writing like crazy this week. He's applied for several residencies in New England and is also looking for jurried shows to enter. He'll probably be working with the census in a few weeks as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">If you have any questions for us about the wedding or need help/ideas in planning your trip to Cape Cod, please don't hesitate to ask! You can email me at mjbarber22@gmail.com or Daniel at daniel@dembree.com.</span></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349748492834306114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-19414374540420219492010-01-22T07:49:00.000-08:002010-02-28T07:22:08.267-08:00Accomodation Links<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f1EqTFTmYtaGTNro5RSOoSMuR8X_vI3zSf46pplcRkcF59jxxw0JOJZ3wxsWGG6AMJW6Q2YhHHoLGw-bCmt2AHePJegj1Ak5jzxhEkml_BICss-HDLcUxVGjJzNFKNyFb-OP_G2S3aw/s1600-h/DSC02646.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429577053099180930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f1EqTFTmYtaGTNro5RSOoSMuR8X_vI3zSf46pplcRkcF59jxxw0JOJZ3wxsWGG6AMJW6Q2YhHHoLGw-bCmt2AHePJegj1Ak5jzxhEkml_BICss-HDLcUxVGjJzNFKNyFb-OP_G2S3aw/s400/DSC02646.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We took this picture at the beach just minutes away from the Dan'l Webster Inn where we will be married this coming June. Of course in June it will be much warmer than it was this particular morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The wedding will take place on Sunday, June 27th, at 10:30 in the morning. We are planning on a short, simple ceremony in the garden. A reception, complete with a dinner (your choice of Swordfish or Chicken Oscar), will follow at 6:30 in the evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We hope you'll make a vacation out of your trip to cape cod. If you are still looking for a place to stay, there are lots of options. Of course you are welcome to stay at the Dan'l Webster Inn, ($199 and up/Night). There are other bed and breakfasts in the area, and a few hotels. Some of our friends have teamed up to rent a condo, which is also a great idea. Make sure you reserve it far enough in advance. Some condo's want you to reserve it for an entire week. More information at <a href="http://server.weneedavacation.com/cape/SearchWhere.aspx?n=t">www.weneedavactaion.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Here is a list of Bed and Breakfasts that were recommended:</span></div><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.windfallhouse.com/">Burbank's Windfall House</a> ($120-$155)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cranberrymanorbandb.com/">Cranberry Manor</a> ($125-$145)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.innatsandwich.com/">Inn at Sandwich</a> ($155-$175)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.annabellebedandbreakfast.com/rooms.htm">Annabelle Bed and Breakfast</a> ($165-$235)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ashleymanor.net/cape-cod-bed-and-breakfast-b&b-rooms-rates.html">Ashley Manor</a> ($175-$235)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.beechwoodinn.com/">Beechwood Inn</a> ($179-$209)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thehighpointeinn.com/">The High Pointe Inn</a> ($225) (they also have a 3 bedroom off-site rental property, 888-362-4441)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.belfryinn.com/">Belfry Inn</a> ($179-$315)</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">There are several hotels and motels in the area that are more affordable ($65-$100), such as </span><a href="http://www.pinegrovecottages.com/rates.html" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Pine Grove Cottages</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, </span><a href="http://www.countryacresmotel.com/pages/rates.html" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Country Acres</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, </span><a href="http://www.sandwichlodge.com/" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Sandwich Lodge</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, </span><a href="http://www.earlofsandwich.com/rates.html" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Earl of Sandwich Inn</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, and </span><a href="http://www.shadynookinn.com/home.html" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Shady Nook Inn</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. If you see any good deals, let us know so we can share!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I can't wait to see you all at the wedding! Expect formal invitations in the mail over the next few weeks.</span></div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-41057819804783985292010-01-22T07:00:00.000-08:002010-02-22T06:27:59.789-08:00Going Public<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyb0DAsjar7OAbNvA2vxaCx1N2IxjZ_8MCeMqcLqSQvQ5dkV9g1If-9ztEm_Bg4E6a8KyZOOUtYdW4WnY7dmNzFiiYV_Ivg_YqZMkyS4SJ9gMBvj1S5-_udQ4iQn_umAbVPm9pUCt2P0/s1600-h/DSC02621_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyb0DAsjar7OAbNvA2vxaCx1N2IxjZ_8MCeMqcLqSQvQ5dkV9g1If-9ztEm_Bg4E6a8KyZOOUtYdW4WnY7dmNzFiiYV_Ivg_YqZMkyS4SJ9gMBvj1S5-_udQ4iQn_umAbVPm9pUCt2P0/s400/DSC02621_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429580936383651906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We have now announced our wedding to both of our families.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">If you want to catch up with the blog, Michael writes about </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://alwaysholdinghands.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-think-i-dreamed-you-into-life.html">how we met here</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, and I write about </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://alwaysholdinghands.blogspot.com/2009/08/im-lucky-im-in-love-with-my-best-friend.html">how we got engaged here</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">.</span></div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-43132698358964141992010-01-10T07:00:00.000-08:002010-02-22T06:28:24.507-08:00All Moved In!<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17-mKnSIXH3I4dS8395_l_fGxe_zUY6r6hvMdTtY_ZyG8CMiku8wPa8Gd1KEUqXOC64IQbNV3qvqXL8lyRQDUzrcKcdB7wthpZJJywLD05CUzpNo8pvjxcssRu49hv8Fcu0B07VunUuc/s1600-h/DSC02640.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17-mKnSIXH3I4dS8395_l_fGxe_zUY6r6hvMdTtY_ZyG8CMiku8wPa8Gd1KEUqXOC64IQbNV3qvqXL8lyRQDUzrcKcdB7wthpZJJywLD05CUzpNo8pvjxcssRu49hv8Fcu0B07VunUuc/s400/DSC02640.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429579897191309522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We made it to Boston! We found an apartment in Malden right on the orange line (literally, the trains whiz by our window.) It is within our budget, though it is very old (charming!). The neighborhood makes me want to jump up and down, though. We are surrounded by the most beautiful New England houses you can imagine. I love this city so much!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Right now the apartment is looking kinda sparse. We spent the first several nights on the floor without electricity. We now can sleep off the floor, but we haven't invested much in furniture yet. Jobs have to come first. Let us know if you have any leads in the area!</span></div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-25311453504104982082009-11-02T23:21:00.000-08:002009-11-07T11:26:02.577-08:00Happy 2 Year Anniversary!<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJm4V3FlrXAiY6bNmPedItlkT8HCc6kH5-IUnyg5kkchQ8oGxVE4OYOgrw-fqaOQaxcY4XRJiDRdhf77MZaZc0IB8FpOHV0rqPqnfHKbdsyoagHErXBJSuj0ZMwoM0PNTgNl1FyNsxlA8/s1600-h/DSC02461.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJm4V3FlrXAiY6bNmPedItlkT8HCc6kH5-IUnyg5kkchQ8oGxVE4OYOgrw-fqaOQaxcY4XRJiDRdhf77MZaZc0IB8FpOHV0rqPqnfHKbdsyoagHErXBJSuj0ZMwoM0PNTgNl1FyNsxlA8/s400/DSC02461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401444489005482770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Daniel and I celebrated 2 years together today! We went out to lunch at Tucanos and then took some fun fall-time pictures along the Provo River.</span></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349748492834306114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-46372910371856968992009-10-31T12:48:00.000-07:002009-10-31T13:28:20.414-07:00This City's Made Us Crazy and We Must Get Out!<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAbegP2WZzTwokY88t2uMJo5Y-MQ-Jgr_KsP-jthUC4-xHqNFrXyOZib3Sl7gekZSDKZEKwGcQgBgo_1pjmaj05nlv0WCkS9qBtZ7YjOg80C1TDDmzpmJbrr4TSqDX42HVp0Z4zgDkQs/s1600-h/DSC02353_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAbegP2WZzTwokY88t2uMJo5Y-MQ-Jgr_KsP-jthUC4-xHqNFrXyOZib3Sl7gekZSDKZEKwGcQgBgo_1pjmaj05nlv0WCkS9qBtZ7YjOg80C1TDDmzpmJbrr4TSqDX42HVp0Z4zgDkQs/s400/DSC02353_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398855588266951666" border="0" /></a>We have 48 days left in Provo. It's both scary and exhilarating how short that is. We can't wait to leave Provo because it means we can be open about our relationship and feel welcome in a new community that is more friendly towards our future family. But it also is scary to be leaving our friends behind and going to a place where we don't know exactly what to expect. Not to mention the fact that I only have a month to throw together a solo exhibition when I haven't even really completed half of the number of pieces that should be in the show!<br /></div><br />We'll spend Christmas in Walla Walla, then drive back to Provo to put our boxes into a trailer and head to Chicago for New Years. Then it's off to Boston. We hope to have an apartment by the first two weeks of December, even though we won't be moving in until the first week of January.<br /><br />Amid the stress of looking for a new home and tying up loose ends here, we are taking time to enjoy ourselves. We find time to cook together and run errands together. And this weekend is a big one for us because Monday is the two year anniversary of our first date.<br /><br />I think when we leave Provo, the hardest thing to leave behind will be the memories we've made here over the past two years--Wrestling in the leaves, driving up into the mountains, eating at Zupas or Guru's, the places we used to park the car, waking up to snow covered windows, seeing how long we could hold hands in the JFSB elevators before the doors opened, making better and better cheesecakes, doing art projects together, arranging our first home, walking down the river trail to Macey's late at night, stealing irises from BYU flowerbeds in the middle of the night, dancing with our friends at Babylon or Gossip, playing cards or Settler's of Cattan, throwing little dinner parties, or big ones, even just driving around town--I will really miss these things.<br /><br />Here's to 48 days more here, and a lifetime more elsewhere!</div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-87585607588528951212009-09-27T12:57:00.000-07:002009-09-27T13:11:50.017-07:0050/50/50<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Daniel has been crazy busy getting ready for his final show in December. Lately we've spent the weekends on campus - Daniel printing and painting while I work on my novel. Even in all the business, Daniel still found time to get accepted and submit his work to a national art show in Wisconsin. The idea for the show is 50 different types of media from 50 different artists - one from each state. Daniel is representing the state of Utah (which I think is quite funny) with a monotype print. We're both really excited about it! You can take a look at his entry for the show along with the rest of his recent artwork on his website: </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://dembree.com/">http://dembree.com/</a><br /></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349748492834306114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-76269226003597973692009-09-13T10:59:00.000-07:002009-09-13T11:20:51.917-07:00Save the Date<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms;">So we just sent in our down-payment to the Dan'l Webster Inn, officially reserving June 27th for the wedding and reception. :) It's a Sunday, and we're planning on having the ceremony in the morning and the reception in the evening. We recommend making your travel plans as early as possible to get the best deals on airfare and hotels. My mom just found round-trip tickets from Seattle to Boston for $400 total for herself, my dad, and Ryan - that's like $130 per person which is a total steal. You can also consider flying into Providence, RI - it's about the same distance to Sandwich as Boston (an hour, more or less), and from what I've seen the airfare is about the same. We hope that you'll make a vacation out of your visit to New England; there's tons of cool things to do, from Cape Cod beaches to Boston and New York City.<br /><br />And here's a cool video clip that Daniel found about the state of marriage in Massachusetts:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J6Yq4Xnytos&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J6Yq4Xnytos&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349748492834306114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-29378383379085909802009-08-17T11:49:00.001-07:002009-09-27T12:49:18.808-07:00Mon Essentiel<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our friend Nyles just sent me a link to a <a href="http://margaretsingerphoto.com/wed/09/jd/">slide show</a> created by photographer Margaret Singer. The pictures document a same sex wedding that happened this summer in Massachusetts. I couldn't stop balling as I watched it. It was so beautiful.<br /><br />I want so badly for our wedding to be like this one. We're planning on a few differences--we want tuxedos and flowers--but at its essentials I want it to be the same. We want to be outside in a beautiful place, in a state that will sanction our marriage. I want to have a simple ceremony where we exchange vows that we have written for each other. And most of all I want to be surrounded by people who love us and who are excited for our marriage.</div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539715398618185867.post-2477427780168203122009-08-16T12:50:00.000-07:002009-08-16T13:45:29.758-07:00I'm Lucky I'm in Love with my Best Friend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_s8KXnhHpd2lyutJOR1TjgKfDk4PY533QrEmk-6Uin8N7uF7TOM44SyUuYwqa_scamrAELK2hag4L1gpcHDjJzRkRhJ8ZOjPuhnzSPcim5c4YEzvWQ0CgUWPm-4GSRb-o4539VohDA0/s1600-h/P8020057.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_s8KXnhHpd2lyutJOR1TjgKfDk4PY533QrEmk-6Uin8N7uF7TOM44SyUuYwqa_scamrAELK2hag4L1gpcHDjJzRkRhJ8ZOjPuhnzSPcim5c4YEzvWQ0CgUWPm-4GSRb-o4539VohDA0/s320/P8020057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370651712560295586" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I just got back from the Caribbean a little while ago where I had been on a study abroad, and it is so good to be back. I hadn't seen my mister for 68 days. I don't know how I survived. It was so hard to be apart, especially since we had only been engaged for a month before we had to separate for school.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We started talking about marriage early on--as early as 2 weeks into our relationship. I'm embarrassed to say it was very Mormon of us. In fact, after six months of dating, Michael asked me to marry him on the hill behind his house in Walla Walla. We had climbed up to the top of this hill early in the morning to watch the sunrise. He presented me with a white gold chain, and we have worn matching chains every since.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I used to make fun of the Mormons around us who would get engaged so quickly, but now I understood how they felt! The love I had for Michael was just so strong, and I wanted to be with him forever. Despite that young love, we couldn't get married right away. We had some growing up to do, and our relationship needed time to develop. So instead of making our engagement official, we decided we would wait to declare ourselves engaged until I had proposed to Michael. That way we could both have the experience of proposing.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Like any relationship, we hit rough spots and even separated for a month. But by the time 2009 came around, our relationship was going strong. Michael had moved into my apartment because one of my other roommates had been evicted for "homosexual behavior." (oh the irony!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">In April we got our own place--just the two of us. Instantly I felt our relationship deepen. We were having little dinner parties and double dates. We'd have dinner with Chris and Becky and play Settlers of Catan. Watching the two of them and their daughter interact with each other made me realize how much I wanted to be married and to have a family.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Some nights it was just Michael and me at home playing gin rummy and sipping Michael's fabulous cocktails. Those were some of the best nights of my life. One morning in early May I was taking a shower and thinking about the night before when I realized that this was how I wanted to spend the rest of my life. I liked being a couple. I loved Michael as my better half. If I could just play cards with him every night, my life would feel complete. And if I already knew what I wanted, why should I wait to make it happen? So without any plans or anything to give to Michael, I got out of the shower and asked him to marry me right away. He said yes, and we've been making plans every since.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I can't tell you how happy I am to be marrying my best friend on June 27, 2010, after what will be 2 years and 7 months of dating!</span></div>MormonRaisedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03756504100827863560noreply@blogger.com1