Sunday, October 25, 2009

Arlington Cemetery



We planned a visit to PA to visit family and view the fall foliage. We flew into the Baltimore airport and decided to see Washington DC. The poor weather limited our ability to see everything we had planned. Luckily, we did get to see a few impressive things. Arlington Cemetery was a moving experience. It started on the airplane when we sat by a young man who was traveling to Kentucky to begin basic training. He talked about his choice to serve his country and how much it meant to him. He always knew he wanted to join the military but finally decided to join when the poor economy caused him to lose his job as a motorcycle mechanic in Las Vegas. His distressed mother was having a hard time with his decision to serve. I sat beside him watching my daughter sleep, wondering, how a mother copes with the decision to share her child with our country, knowing the heavy consequences of such service. These feelings were close to my heart as we entered Arlington Cemetery and saw the headstones of 320,000 servicemen and women. All sons and daughters of a caring mother who love their children, the same way I love my baby girl.

The remains of veterans from every war and major conflict in US history are sheltered at Arlington. It was an honor to pay my respect to the many who have given their lives for freedom. I sincerely thanked that young man on the airplane for his service and I thank all those who give so much for our country.


The atmosphere at The Tomb of the Unknowns was reverent and respectful. If you have the chance, I would definitely recommend seeing the changing of the guard. I would suggest wearing nicer clothes. I felt under-dressed.

Stephie and her blushing groom

Stephanie (Gib's sister) and John Park were married October 10th, 2009. Don't they look great!




Here, Stephanie was teasing John because his face was so red from embarrassment. Steph was looking forward to the garder belt; no blushing from her!


Em was just happy to be there!

Emmy and her handsome daddy.


Emmy liked walking with Steph and hiding under her dress.


Cheryl sure knows how to put on a party. She prepared all the food herself and it was delicious. She received many compliments!

About Me

We are both thrilled to be parents. Our miracle baby was born on August 20, 2008. We are happy to have her in our family and cherish our time with her. I am a chemist at a rocket manufacturer who supplies propulsion for the NASA space shuttle. I got my bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 2004. I love my job! Gib works at a microbiology testing lab. He is currently attending classes at the University of Utah to get a bachelors degree in biological engineering. We have been married since July 2002. We met at a U of U singles ward. Laura (my cousin) and I had just moved into an apartment together when Gib was assigned to be our home teacher. Needless to say, Gib was a dedicated home teacher. And I didn't mind at all!