UT, NJ, MN

I left PA for a couple of weeks to go to my brother's temple wedding in Bountiful, UT. I had a great time with my family but I wasn't so sure about being apart from Evan. I guess I kinda like that guy. Hmm... 

THEN, the next weekend back Evan took me to the Jersey shore! We played on the boogie boards, laid on the beach, and searched for sea shells to add to my little brother's collection. I hadn't been to the ocean in 15 years so I was pretty excited about all of it.

Pretty soon we were packing up to drive back to Utah. 

We took a detour to Minnesota so I could meet some of Evan's relatives and see where he grew up. He has some pretty deep roots there, including Nickerson where you can find DeLong Lake and DeLong Road.

What a fun summer it has been!

One of my best, I think.

Mr. and Mrs. Evan DeLong

Evan and I tied the knot. YAY!

No reception, just a beautiful ceremony followed by a simple luncheon with close friends and family [perfection]. Then we honeymooned in Salt Lake City.


Exotic? No. Cheap? Yes.
So sue us. We are cheap skates.

Later we went to Moab with the remains of my family. A.k.a. Dad, Mom and Hunter.

The Rubicon broke. We fixed it. It broke again... We threw a frisbee.

Southern Utah was delicious.

Unfortunately, the care-free fun couldn't last forever. Evan's tedious search for an internship seemed to finally end in epic failure and we started to waste away in my parent's basement.

Then, magically, a job opportunity appeared.

...P&G...

I wrapped giant rolls of toilet paper 12 hrs a day, 5 days a week. Evan inspected incoming pallets for rodent droppings. That lasted two days.

Next!

  

... Levolor...

As you can see, it was no paradise, but besides waking up each morning at 3:45, this job was at least bearable.

But then.... A Summertime Miracle! Our prayers were answered. Evan was suddenly offered an internship and 3 days later we were on our way to Pennsylvania. 

Point A: UT Point B: PA

 

Up-sides to PA: Rolling tree-covered hills, lightning bugs, warm rain, historical architecture, and Philly cheese-steaks. Down-sides: I am a job-less hobo and Evan is never home.

Thus, a blog. Stay tuned for more updates.