Feb 18th

Joy and Grief

I am simply moved to tears as I write this. This day for a long time has fostered a lot of fear, anxiety, life, death and love.

When I was 29 on this day my husband had the courage to change our lives with a medical procedure.

When I was 22 on this day Cohen asked me marry him.

When I was 14 on this day my best friend died.

She was a young girl who was loved by her family. her friends, teachers and all those who were blessed to get to know her. I miss her beautiful blue eyes, her voice, her way of making me smile. I miss all the things we weren't able to do and see together. I miss the woman she would have become. I miss the child she was.

Amanda I miss you.

God has blessed me in so many ways. There have been days of darkness. Days where the only comfort found was crying myself to sleep. But through the darkness God has never left me alone, even when I screamed at him to and turned my back to him. And for that I am truly grateful. He has blessed me with a husband who cherishes me and will be with me for all eternity.

-Aimee

Utah in early January

With all craziness of the house buying experience I never took time to put up some pictures from our visit to Utah. We drove out (the first time in 7 years) instead of flying. We had a blast on our road trip. Its so nice that Cohen is healthy enough to take these kind of trips again.

Enjoy checking out some of the highlights.

Wendover!

Sunset over Nevada/Utah

Cohen and Gabe

Niece Brittney and the Provo sunset

The Girls

Cohen with Brittney and Havila

We love the Bacas!

Sundance

A stop on the Alpine Loop in Sundance

The Beckers make the best Hawaiian food. Someday maybe they will open back up the Bamboo Hut.

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE - A dream come true

We were so very lucky to move into our first home over the weekend. We couldnt have done it without the HUGE volunteer moving crew. Cohen's brothers Wry and Donovan flew in from Utah and spent their weekend painting, moving and helping us set up everything. I wish we could have done more fun stuff with them...maybe on their next visit.

I am in awe that we are finally homeowners. This is a goal that we have worked very hard to attain. Its a dream come true.

Wry and Aimee's Dad

Donovan

Part of the moving crew

The brothers

Our home in Santa Rosa

2009 is over!

What a ---- year this has been. I dont know the right adjective to use in describing this year. Probably because there is not one word that can capture what 2009 has been for us. Jan 1st 2009-Dec 31 2009 brought about so much change for us.

I am just happy we could throw the 2009 calendar out and welcome 2010!

Long Thanksgiving Weekend

What a great Thanksgiving weekend.

Enjoying a comfortable couch

I am sitting on our comfortable couch going down my mental checklist of the to-do list. This month has been packed full of events. Here is our November run down. We went to Reno the first weekend for my groundwater convention. (I currently work 1 day a week at the Ca Groundwater office). Cohen was in Utah for the second weekend. This weekend we are catering for Montgomery High School. We have 2 nights down and 1 to go. Next weekend is going to to be awesome because I have Weds-Fri off!!!

So stoked for Thanksgiving. I get to spend time with my family and eat, eat, sleep and eat. Perfect! Cohen is going to be having a busy T-day service at Equus as they have lots of reservations coming in.

I only have 1 complaint my left hip has been hurting since the beginning of September. I think maybe sciatic issues?? I have on/off pain sitting, standing, walking, running, laying down. It has really affected how much running I haven't done. I am hoping to get some relief for it.

Halloween

I hope everyone had a safe and sweet Halloween. Here are some pics from our night. I passed out candy at my parents while Cohen worked at the restaurant.