New Pack Member!

Jefferson (now named "Rocky") After having Loki for a couple of months, we had been playing with the idea of getting a second dog.  We had developed many skills as not only dog trainers but as a couple working together in a big project--trust me, having dog is a big one.  We have learned to communicate better as we've trained Loki and discipline him.  Because...

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Posted in Dog Adventures, family

Back to blogging

Welcome back! First of all, I would like to thank you for visiting my blog.  It's been over 6 months since I my last post but it feels like years.  I recently just finished my second semester of graduate school here at Texas A&M.  Our experience in moving here has not only strengthened us, but it has changed us in ways that we did not expect.  We had...

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Posted in adventures, Dog Adventures, family

Why You Should Invest in a DSLR Camera

     Here's why...have you ever been amazed at how amazing a picture is?  Is it the quality?  Is it the lighting?  Well, it's all of the above, as well with some experience, and equipment and other accessories.  This was a luxury couple of years, but the good news is that things have changed, and although not everyone can be a professional...

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Posted in photography

What People Ask: Our Interracial Marriage Part 2

On the last post, we talked about interracial marriage in general.  We received a quick response from some people that were interested and some interracial couples themselves.  We appreciate your input and we hope that you enjoy our FAQs. FAQs These questions include some that we've been asked and some that were suggested that we include them on this post. ...

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Posted in family, Marriage

What People Ask: Our Interracial Marriage Part 1

     My wife and I have been married for almost 3 years, and our interracial marriage has taught us a lot about loving one another for who they are and not for their looks, or in this case, their skin color.  Our hope is that we can answer some of your questions and that one day, we can all treat each other with respect.  Since this is a controversial...

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Posted in family, Marriage

7 Things We Will Miss About Idaho

Moving back to Texas has been a great experience so far for me and my wife.  However, there are some things I wish we would've been able to pack in our suitcases.  So we came up with 7 things that we will miss about Idaho. 7. Potatoes Photo by estespr.com      If you've ever been to Five Guys, or any place where they sell fries, the chances...

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Posted in idaho, photography

5 Reasons Why I Decided to Study Civil Engineering

When I tell people I'm studying Civil Engineering, they make a face like "Wow!" to which I then reply, "Do you know what that is?" "No."  This is why I decided to write about this subject.   First, what is a Civil Engineer?      According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), "Civil engineers design, construct, supervise, operate, and...

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Posted in career, civil engineering

Reinventing Relics in Ririe

My wife had been wanting to go to an antiques place in Ririe, Idaho which is owned by a good friend of ours, Melissa.  So we decided to check it out and see what treasures we could find to take to our new home in Texas.  If you want to know more about this treasure trove click here.  Reinvented Relics  It's a small place, but there's always something...

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Welcome to Texas...our new home!

Hi! Thank you again for visiting my blog.  It's been quite an adventure preparing and driving to our new home, but we made it and a new chapter of our life has just started.   Our Move to Texas! The preparation After I graduating from Brigham Young University-Idaho, it was time to finish packing and wait for the departure date.  On our final days in...

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5 Reasons Why I Decided to Start Blogging

  Photo by Clearvoice.com My wife and I have been very interested in family history lately and recently, she has asked me multiple times to write in my journal so our children and future generations can get to know where I came from.  Well, writing in a journal every night is not an easy task, however, with the technology at our hands, I decided to take advantage...

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