About Us
Susan background:
Susan is the oldest of 10 children. She grew up in a rural Shelley, Idaho and learned to work hard from a young age. She began babysitting for money when she was just 11 years old and had many babysitting jobs throughout her teenage years. At the age of 15 Susan began working at Babe’s Bakery in Idaho Falls, Idaho along with her cousin Tiffany and learned that she truly enjoyed cooking. When she graduated from high school she went on to Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho and completed an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. She continued to work in the food industry until the age of 21 when she began working in the finance industry, this is how she was able to meet Paul.
Paul background:
Paul is the 5th of eight children in his family. Growning up in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio, Paul had many opportunities to learn and excel. He joined the Cub Scouts and then the Boy Scouts and progressed through the ranks until achieving his Eagle Scout Award. Adversity set in during his teenage years with the passing of his father when Paul was just 14. Many job opportunities were presented to Paul during his life, starting shortly after his fathers passing, and he has been employed ever since. Paul served a mission in Brazil for two years for his church. Upon returing home he found his way to Provo, UT where he met Susan.
Courtship and marriage
Susan and Paul met at work where she was the boss. (Some things never change -ed) A perfect set of circumstances came together for them to meet and fall in love. Their first date was at the Hard Rock Cafe in Salt Lake City. They saw each other on a regular basis which quickly turned in to everyday. Soon there were trips to Idaho to 'meet her family.'
Our life now
Paul keeps busy working hard and going to school full time. He attended Scottsdale Community College (the mascot is an artichoke, so now he can’t tease about the Shelley Russets). In January 2006 he transferred to Arizona State University. He was accepted to the W.P. Carey school of Business at ASU where he is completing his degree in Computer Information Systems. He is very dedicated to his family as well and plans fun activities for them on the weekends. Susan keeps busy being wife, mother, and at home daycare provider. She currently tends 1 children besides Grant and Tucker. Grant keeps everyone busy with his love of life. He is attending pre-school and loves to play on the computer. He is enjoys bing the big brother and being able to teach his new little brother all kinds of things. Tucker is non-stop energy. He is stops moving when he sleeps. We affectionately call him "Destructo-Baby" because of the mayhem he is able to create. He is just starting to say a few words and express himself.