Tear.

I have been sincerely worried about Derek and Mary leaving me behind in Utah County.

Tear.
But last week eased the fear.
First, the drive to Cali really isn't all that bad.
Second, I have decided to uproot and go to UCLA asap.
(well, when I get rich AND smart that is.)

Possibly my fav. part of the trip -
BALBOA ISLAND
I have never taken the time to tour cali - I wanted a good overview of LA and the OC
Derek and Mary were so nice to take me on long drives and let me fall in love with cali.

Mary was telling me about this FANTASTIC house on Balboa.
It is her dream house
(and if I could I would steal it from her)
As we walked around the corner Mary could hardly contain herself.The ONLY house with a U of U flag on the island.
Mary is moving in!

Derek was our photog.
I want to live on Balboa SO bad.
It is so simple, calm, and beautiful.

Although I typically can't take the texture of Bananas these frozen treats from "Dads" hit the spot.
Maybe it was the chocolate and toffee that did it for me?
And at the end of the day Mary and I found our street where we will raise our families as next door neighbors.
Derek and Mary Staples next to ________ and Karly _______.
Now that I have found my dream house all I have left to do is:
finish school,
save $345345345345 million to by this house,
get a husband,
and some children,
build the walkway between the 2 roofs
(where Mary and I will lay out while our maids, chefs, gardeners, and nannies do the work.)
There are plenty of other homes on this street for the rest of the fam too - so come on over!

I just have to thank Derek and Mary for letting me tag along.
They are so nice to always include me.
Besides the $25 add on fee
(that Derek so nicely printed out and highlighted for me)
they let me completely tag along for free.
Thank you SO much.
You made my summer!