This story comes from the summer of 1990. We were not yet engaged and still having a long-distance relationship. Steve was working as an archaeologist in Groveland and living in the barracks at the Groveland Ranger District. I was living with my parents at home, going to school in Modesto, and working as a toddler... Continue Reading →

I know the exact date for this one. It was June 16, 1989. Steve and I had known each other since March 6th and were a couple since May 27. We were both back at our parent’s homes; me in Hilmar, him in Turlock. We had spent every day from May 27 until June 16... Continue Reading →

So today I was going through some boxes of Steve's that have been in the garage of every house we've lived in. I'm not getting rid of things, I'm simply looking for a connection. Inside a box filled with old photos, art supplies, and nick-knacks I found a cardboard box that looked familiar. Across the... Continue Reading →

I don’t remember the exact date for this story, but I know it happened before we were “together”. Our official “together” date was May 27/28, 1989, so this happened maybe a week before that. As the Camp Counselors/Coordinators, Steve and I had the fun nighttime job of Cabin Checks. After lights out at about 9:00... Continue Reading →

This has always been one of Steve’s favorite stories. Over the years, it was replaced by newer stories, but it is the oldest story of us. Steve was working as an Outdoor Education Coordinator at Calvin Crest an outdoor education camp for 6th graders. An Outdoor Education Coordinator is a person who basically runs the... Continue Reading →