Fourth Of July

This year I was lucky to spend my fourth with the Stivison's and their two daughters. It was a really nice night full of good Kabobs, breaking chairs, and of course the first time the girls played with fireworks. I thought the best picture of the entire time was this one of my cousin Matt with his oldest daughter. It's really special.

Lucky Peak

Lucky peak has always been a special place for me. I have many memories as a child going boating with Grandma and Grandpa on my Uncle Tom's (family) boat. We'd spend a lot of good times up at the lake water skiing. Like the rest of my family, I learned at an early age and I've always enjoyed it. This last year the family went in on a new 2008 water ski boat and I've had some great times up there this year with my cousins. Here's Casey, Matt and me tying away the boat after a fun day on the lake with Artesia and Kari.

Best Friends

It isn't often enough that my best friends get together; mostly because we're so dispersed. When Katie visited this summer Jenn had us over for dinner and as always, we had a great time together. We never did get a picture of the three of us without laughing. Nice.

Esthetic Evolution IV

EE Main Stage

Every year the Esthetic Evolution event is held near the town of Twin Springs, Idaho. It's a great "burning man" like event that I enjoy. I was so lucky this year that my best friend Katie and her boyfriend Tim could attend all the way from the midwest. I headed up with Heather, whom I got to know much better on this trip and we became good friends.


Heather and Me


Some People Dancing (Heather in her Queen of Hearts Costume)

The real topper of the weekend for me, was that Tim asked my best friend Katie for her hand in marriage!!! And the very minute I found out, Heather took this picture of Katie and me reveling in the excitement of the moment.


I'm so very happy for you both. I miss you so much, and I look forward to when you return to the Northwest. <3

Balcony Drag Show Night

Went out for a drag show and had a great night. Lot's of new friends, lot's of old friends, and of course Lots Of Fun! ^_^ After the show, got busy dancing and as you can see, we really danced hard that night! I always say, dancing a night at the club is worth TWO cardio workouts for the week.

Garden Valley

This weekend, after commencement Gess, Song and me hopped on our motorcycles and rode up to Garden Valley. We met up with Ed and Adam and spent the night at Cole's place up there with his boyfriend Tim. It was a fun night... I was the first person to turn in!

Spring 2009 Commencement

One of the really enjoyable "giving back" opportunities of my job at the University is helping with the Commencement event. Ever since I joined the Registrar's Office I've helped pull name cards for the Graduates. One of the most awesome things is all of the people I see graduating! Everytime I see a handful of people that I either know as close friends or haven't seen in years. Here are a few pictures from this year's Spring Commencement.

Kris Collins, Registrar:


Lynette Peterson, Albertsons Co-worker and long time friend.


Kathy Hurley, I used to babysit her children! ^_^


Regan Walker, I worked with Regan in Payroll for years. She's my lottery winning luck charm!