It all started over eight years ago after a high school football game when I met Jeff at a mutual friends house. We began talking for hours on end on the phone. Jeff was able to keeping me laughing almost the whole time, he has such a great sense of humor. We began dating and made it work the best we could. When I went away to college at Southern Oregon University, I realized what I was missing and knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Jeff, we found ourselves in a long distance relationship yet again, but this time we made it work.

After moving home we were able to really build a strong relationship and now we are finally getting married! Jeff is not only the love of my life but my best friend. He has stood by me since we were sixteen years old and I could not picture spending my whole life with a better person.

During our wedding planning we planned a traditional wedding around The Dalles area, but then we decided how amazing would it be to do a destination wedding! We began researching and looked at different countries, when we came across Aruba. Our wedding will take place on the beach on September 14th, 2012.

I just graduated from nursing school and can proudly say that I am a Registered Nurse. I have recently started classes to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Linfield College and have a job at Klickitat Valley Hospital.  I enjoy being a nurse, scrapbooking, watching movies and going adventures with Jeff. This summer we plan on going to the Snake River like we do each year and get out on the Columbia River in his boat as much as possible. I have a big crazy family, which I love and despite our differences I wouldn't trade them for the world. I am looking forward to this next chapter in our lives and hope to share all the great moments with you!

Jeff is a Journeyman Plumber in Oregon and Washington and has worked at Ridgeline Plumbing for six years. When he is not working you can find him outside hunting, fishing or fixing things. Jeff always wakes up early and finds something to do so he doesn't waste his day. He is a very caring, supportive person and helps me with anything I need. I would not have been able to accomplish my dreams of becoming a Registered Nurse, had I not had Jeff encouraging me and pushing me to keep going.