The Long Tall Traveler

01/27/2026

01/20/2026

Out walking this cute pup!

01/20/2026

Our rooftop pool

01/20/2026

Had breakfast at the aquarium

01/20/2026

Spotted a cute little croc in the lagoon!

11/16/2025

Fog Fest 2025, Hope BC

10/05/2025

My husband and I had three weddings in three days.

We weren’t planning on it… Originally, we were going to get married in Las Vegas with all our family and friends at a beautiful outdoor garden venue. Except that the US border wouldn’t let my Canadian fiancé into the country; they decided he was trying to immigrate illegally and would not be convinced that we intended to live in Canada.

In speaking with a lawyer, the best solution we could come up with was to fly to Canada that night, and get married the next morning at Vancouver City Hall (Wedding #1 on April 3rd). Once I had a (completed) wedding date, I was able to initiate my online application for permanent residence in Canada.

With paperwork and documents in hand, we rushed to the airport for a flight to Las Vegas. Luckily, the border guards were less suspicious this time, and we made it to Vegas in time for the big family wedding on April 4th.

The Twist

In speaking with a lawyer, the best solution we could come up with was to fly to Canada that night and get married the next morning at Vancouver City Hall (Wedding #1 on April 3rd). Once I had a (completed) wedding date, I was able to initiate my online application for permanent residence in Canada.

My husband had a lifelong dream to be married by mini-Elvis. I don’t know why. But his friends told me Steve has been talking about this dream for more than 20 years. When he suggested we get married by mini-Elvis, it was a hard no. But behind the scenes, I figured, why not! It seemed strange to me, but if it’s his dream, let’s make it happen.
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09/19/2025

Stopped in Hope on our way to Kennedy Lake! Steve and I enjoy our time out from regular life when we go off-grid to spend a few days in nature. Pearl loves it too!

09/17/2025

Coffee and a cinnamon roll on the ferry back to Vancouver! Steve said that when he was taking the ferry frequently during his college years, these treats were called Stickies.

09/17/2025

With Pearl in Victoria BC. This was a rare moment when I was able to capture a photo without any people! Fan Tan Alley was narrow... and very crowded! Luckily it was a short stretch and we were through to the other side... back onto another crowded street, but at least it was wider.

09/17/2025

Lunch at the Roost. This was a great glass of wine with my butter chicken pot pie. We'd had a busy day in Victoria, and now on our way back to the ferry. I enjoyed a quiet lunch outside while Pearl occasionally barked at a passerby.