Utah Business Mag

It's official! I am leaving the Transcript-Bulletin in just a few short weeks to become assistant editor for Utah Business Magazine.

I'm really going to miss my Transcript family and the people of Tooele County, but I am very excited for this new opportunity and adventure! When I first started working at the Transcript, I never thought I'd learn as much as I have in the last year and a half. I am so grateful for everything I've had the opportunity to do here...from scuba diving, to flying a plane, to meeting some of the most interesting people in the world. It's going to be tough to say goodbye, but I know it's going to be worth it to keep achieving the career goals I've set for myself.

I can't wait to see what the future holds for me in this new job. I'm sure it's going to be challenging, fun and rewarding at the same time. If you want to check out the Utah Business website, it's www.utahbusiness.com.

Kara's Wedding Weekend

Last weekend, my Aunt Kara and Uncle Sheldon finally tied the knot! We got to spend the whole weekend in St. George having fun with family and celebrating their marriage. John and I spent one afternoon hiking at Red Cliffs, which was a lot of fun because there were tons of super deep pools of water to play in, and some cool old trees and dinosaur tracks to check out.

 

Cutting the cake!

 

Getting ready to exchange rings and say "I do."

Red Cliffs!

The first pool of water. People cliff jump into this one because it's so deep.

John standing in the pool just before it drops off.

Standing inside an old dead tree trunk!



John's Graduation!

John graduated with his bachelor's degree in finance on May 4. I couldn't be more proud! He is now starting on his master's program in healthcare administration, and will be graduating in two years. I know it's been a lot of hard work and will be a lot of hard work, but there's no doubt in my mind that John will achieve whatever he puts his mind to! Here are some pics from graduation day!

John with part of our "Sri Lankan family," Iranga and Waruni.

John with his brother, Jeff.

John and his parents.

John and my grandparents.

Me with the handsome graduate!

Can you tell he was excited?

Part of the spread for the after party.

John's diploma!

A Quarter of a Century

I turned 25 last week, which means I am now officially a quarter of a century old. It is so weird to think that. Anyway, John and I had a really good day together. He took the day off work and we had donuts for breakfast, sat outside on our patio, went to Ruth's Diner for lunch, then to the zoo and then to Oishi in Park City for dinner. Then we came home and watched the Hunger Games. And of course my birthday isn't complete without a little shopping, so we also hit up City Creek during my birthday weekend. It was so much fun! I am so lucky to have such a sweet husband who goes above and beyond to make me feel special on my birthday....and every other day of the year too! :) Here are some pics from our afternoon at the zoo!

Easter 2013

John and I had a fun Easter this year. We got to hang out with family and enjoy a delicious buffet at Little America, dye Easter eggs together, and get Easter baskets from the Easter bunny, of course. Here are a few pics from our Easter this year.

 

St. George, Vegas and Vernon

A couple of weekends ago we went to St. George to visit family and to Vegas to visit our good friends Cristie and Mike. Then last weekend, John and I took a little day trip to Vernon, which is out west in Tooele County. We had a great time both weekends....and now we're stuck inside this weekend due to the snow. Blah! Anyway, here are some pics from our adventures!

Me, Evon, Keeyla, Heather, Belle, Kara and Stephanie at Kara's bridal shower!
Yep, that's right, my aunt Kara is finally tying the knot with her
boyfriend of eight years, Sheldon. I am really happy for them!
They are a great couple and I am so excited for May 10 to get here!

John had so much fun with Cristie and Mike's dogs, Cooper and Truffles.
Truffles loved to bury her nose in John's elbow. Such cute puppies!

I'm not sure why Cristie and Mike tried to get out of this photo...but anyway,
this is at Hash House A Go Go. SO GOOD! It was featured on Man Vs. Food
and you can see why. Look at that portion size!

My cute hubby eating at Hash House. :)

Switching gears back to Northern Utah...John and I stopped at the Camp Floyd Cemetary.
It's on the way to Vernon and was pretty creepy. Here's John entering the cemetery.

And here's me in front of the monument there.

All of the headstones are marked "unknown" because they don't
 know who is buried where. But they have a sign up that tells
you how each person buried there died. Things like murder, suicide, dysentary,
typhoid fever, etc., were listed. The 1800s must have been rough!

Our drive took us all along the Pony Express trail. We got to see lots
 of these cool markers along the way.

Vernon Reservoir. It was really pretty, but still iced over so we didn't stay long.
 

The Silver Sage! Vernon's restaurant, gas station and grocery store in one.
Very cute and delicious food! Even though I've worked in Tooele County
for over a year now, this was my first time eating at the Silver Sage. I highly recommend it!