Over the past month, Stephen has heard back from 4 graduate programs who would like to hear him audition live: University of Knoxville, University of Houston, Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), and The Curtis Institute (Philadelphia, PA).
Where do you think we'll end up in the fall? Take our poll!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
More Pictures!
Mom (Smith) noticed our lack of pictures for our family vacation in August, so she was so kind to send me some to post!
Here we are eating at Chuck-A-Rama in Bountiful before leaving for Bear Lake the next day.
Pictured from left to right: Jordan, G-ma Jensen, Ben, Dad
Out on the jet skiis and then waiting for our famous Bear Lake raspberry shakes...
Outside the temple after Jordan and Chandra were sealed to their baby girl, Ava.
Pictured left to right: Mom, Ayden, Jordan, Gavin, Chandra, Ava, Ben, Dad
Here we are eating at Chuck-A-Rama in Bountiful before leaving for Bear Lake the next day.
Pictured from left to right: Jordan, G-ma Jensen, Ben, Dad
Out on the jet skiis and then waiting for our famous Bear Lake raspberry shakes...
Outside the temple after Jordan and Chandra were sealed to their baby girl, Ava.
Pictured left to right: Mom, Ayden, Jordan, Gavin, Chandra, Ava, Ben, Dad
Saturday, January 30, 2010
August 2009 was a big month for us
Between visits from our families to Stephen's summer program, we were hardly around for the month of August.
The month started out with a wonderful visit from Stephen's family (Mom and Dad Pace, Julianna, and Daniel)! Unfortunately, these are all the pictures we have from their visit. This is outside of the movie theater before seeing Harry Potter in 3D.
We also got to do fun things like croquet and boggle--I'm getting better at it. :) As always, we had WONDERFUL food. We are glad they could come to visit!
The same day Stephen's family flew home, he flew to Florida for the The VOICExperience Summer Program in DISNEY WORLD! He got to meet with some pretty big name opera people--Sherril Milnes (famous baritone), Tito Capobianco (famous opera director, pictured below), etc.--and perform for Disney World staff at the end of the week.
Here is the view from outside his hotel. The hotel wrapped all the way around the lake.
I flew out at the end of the week, so Stephen and I could enjoy his discounted park tickets. We were there for 5 days!
Pictured in front of our FAVORITE ride--Expedition Everest.
Our rockstar poses in the Rockin' Rollercoaster gift shop.
I have never been so nervous to go on this ride, but it was so worth it!
Our second favorite ride--Soarin'. We were such champions...we waited in line for the park to open (probably behind a couple hundred people). We weaved in and out of people and ended up getting on the first ride of the day!
In Epcott, we especially enjoyed Japan (great food!), Morocco (more great food!), and America (free treat for our anniversay!). Here we are in the Netherlands..
We got to spend some time in Downtown Disney as well. We ate at the Rainforest cafe...so cool!
For a few days I was craving a turkey leg...not because I've had one before, but because people have told me they are a must have. Here were are eating one for our afternoon snack. Needless to say, we couldn't finish it between the two of us.
Stephen pictured by one of his favorite rides--Splash Mountain!
I spent most of our vacation gimping around because I only brought new flip flops (with amazing arch support)...but the straps were a too tight on my feet. I still booked it from ride to ride to ensure we got the most out of our trip. We had a ton of fun!
A couple weeks after our trip to Disney World, my parents and younger brother came to visit us. We went to Bear Lake and rode on jet skiis till we had absolutely no desire to get back on. Then we drove up to Boise, ID to attend my brother and sister-in-laws temple sealing to their new baby girl, Ava. It was so fun to be with family and to enjoy yet another break. Unfortunately I have no pictures to document this trip.
We had a crazy month of August, but we'll enjoy the memories for years and years to come.
The month started out with a wonderful visit from Stephen's family (Mom and Dad Pace, Julianna, and Daniel)! Unfortunately, these are all the pictures we have from their visit. This is outside of the movie theater before seeing Harry Potter in 3D.
We also got to do fun things like croquet and boggle--I'm getting better at it. :) As always, we had WONDERFUL food. We are glad they could come to visit!
The same day Stephen's family flew home, he flew to Florida for the The VOICExperience Summer Program in DISNEY WORLD! He got to meet with some pretty big name opera people--Sherril Milnes (famous baritone), Tito Capobianco (famous opera director, pictured below), etc.--and perform for Disney World staff at the end of the week.
Here is the view from outside his hotel. The hotel wrapped all the way around the lake.
I flew out at the end of the week, so Stephen and I could enjoy his discounted park tickets. We were there for 5 days!
Pictured in front of our FAVORITE ride--Expedition Everest.
Our rockstar poses in the Rockin' Rollercoaster gift shop.
I have never been so nervous to go on this ride, but it was so worth it!
Our second favorite ride--Soarin'. We were such champions...we waited in line for the park to open (probably behind a couple hundred people). We weaved in and out of people and ended up getting on the first ride of the day!
In Epcott, we especially enjoyed Japan (great food!), Morocco (more great food!), and America (free treat for our anniversay!). Here we are in the Netherlands..
We got to spend some time in Downtown Disney as well. We ate at the Rainforest cafe...so cool!
For a few days I was craving a turkey leg...not because I've had one before, but because people have told me they are a must have. Here were are eating one for our afternoon snack. Needless to say, we couldn't finish it between the two of us.
Stephen pictured by one of his favorite rides--Splash Mountain!
I spent most of our vacation gimping around because I only brought new flip flops (with amazing arch support)...but the straps were a too tight on my feet. I still booked it from ride to ride to ensure we got the most out of our trip. We had a ton of fun!
A couple weeks after our trip to Disney World, my parents and younger brother came to visit us. We went to Bear Lake and rode on jet skiis till we had absolutely no desire to get back on. Then we drove up to Boise, ID to attend my brother and sister-in-laws temple sealing to their new baby girl, Ava. It was so fun to be with family and to enjoy yet another break. Unfortunately I have no pictures to document this trip.
We had a crazy month of August, but we'll enjoy the memories for years and years to come.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
My 24th Birthday!!
I had a wonderful birthday thanks to my AMAZING husband! He surprised me with roses, 24 pink balloons (each stuffed with a lindt chocolate), a grilled steak dinner, gifts, mini golf, and ::::drum roll::::: a two tier rice krispy treat cake with 24 chocolate covered strawberries and Marshmallow Creme frosting!
Posing with my DELICIOUS birthday cake and roses...
Our grilled steak and zucchini dinner with a topping salad!
At the mini golf course by Provo Canyon...
"You're my butterfly, sugar, honey" (Yes..he actually glued sugar to my card...)
Stephen completely surprised me with my gifts and I loved them all!
He bought me 20 tans, some nice lotion, and a water fountain to help me fall asleep at night!
Thank you Stephen! Thank you to everyone who thought of me on my birthday! I really appreciated the calls and the cards!
Posing with my DELICIOUS birthday cake and roses...
Our grilled steak and zucchini dinner with a topping salad!
At the mini golf course by Provo Canyon...
"You're my butterfly, sugar, honey" (Yes..he actually glued sugar to my card...)
Stephen completely surprised me with my gifts and I loved them all!
He bought me 20 tans, some nice lotion, and a water fountain to help me fall asleep at night!
Thank you Stephen! Thank you to everyone who thought of me on my birthday! I really appreciated the calls and the cards!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
It's about time we post some wedding pictures...
Coming out of the temple...
My side of the family
Stephen's side of the family
With the girls
I lost my patience with my SLOW computer...so that's all for now. I'll post a few CA and NJ reception pictures later.
My side of the family
Stephen's side of the family
With the girls
I lost my patience with my SLOW computer...so that's all for now. I'll post a few CA and NJ reception pictures later.
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