Our New Machine

After we moved to San Jorge in June we decided to stick it to Big Oil and get us a fully electric, fully restored, 1973 Super Beetle. You plug it in to any outlet. It drives around 40 mph on demand. I've even had it up to 60 (downhill). Anyway, we feel like the first people on the block to have a real water closet. She's beautiful, eh?

The Drive from Buffalo, NY to St. George, UT

4 1/2 days in the car. The second time we'd driven that stretch of highway as a family, and Nic's 6th time driving that stretch of highway. Millie enjoyed her very first sucker. This photo was taken on the first day, before we were completely sick of the car. We did have some great hotel stays along the way, though, and drove right by some tornadoes in the St. Louis area. All in all, it was a bonding family experience.

The Move from Buffalo

A week after graduation and we were on our way out of Buffalo. This picture symbolizes the 12 feet of space that we managed to fit all of our worldly possessions into. And I had to capture this image, because my dad was sure there was no way we'd do it. If you'll notice, we even have an inch or two to spare. Pictured here is also one of the best Elder's Quorum's around. Coordinating moves in this ward is a full-time job.

After graduation Paige and I decided to go tromping through the Adirondacks in the North country of New York State. It's all up by Lake Placid (where we, in fact, stayed). I can't tell you how serene it all was. Just the two of us for a couple of days of hiking and inn-staying. Perfect before going back to the real world of work. We are pictured here high atop Phelps Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the State of New York. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Nic's Law School Graduation!

I'm convinced every man needs a trophy wife. Don't you agree? There's just something about having your professional degree and a little arm candy to boot. There she is folks...in all her beautiful glory. She wore that outfit for me on my graduation day and I couldn't have been more proud.

The Fam

My good friend in Buffalo, Carolyn, did a fantastic photo shoot for us 2 days before we left. I was pretty stoked about it because the last two times we have had nice pictures taken it was weeks after giving birth. Who wants to hang those pix on the wall?

Millie Girl