Dating Scene

So Eric and I started dating and that meant long distance because he got accepted to BYU in Provo Utah and I still had one more year to finish up yet to get my Radiology Degree and there was no option to transffer to another school closer to my new man. So he made life easier by sending me flowers and sweet love notes and lots and lots of mushie phone calls re assuring me that there were no cute girls in Provo, just me. (Good thing he dosen't like barbie dolls otherwise I would have been in trouble!)

The Love Story Begins

So I guess this is the time to tell how we met... I have my family to blame they introduced me to this hottie. Like I said earlier Eric joined the church when he was at college, his grandma was instramental in that event. He got called to serve his mission in the Santa Rosa area where my parents just happened to live. My dad was the bishop at the time in the Middletown California Ward and had close contact with the Elders. Dad couldn't figure out why he was supposed to be the bishop, we always told him it was because his hair needed to change color (grey) and now I know that his being bishop was instramental in my family getting to know this foxy guy and finding out that he was my perfect match.

Me on the other hand, I was at college in Sacramento trying to get myself through Radiology school and going crazy. I never really knew Eric, saw him a few times, but he looked young, and I DON'T really have a thing for younger guys so I never thought anything of him. He went home and thats when the whole sceme unfolded. My family all "promised" him that they would stay in touch...well long story short they never told me that I was the only one contacting him probably looking like a RM chasin hussy! So heres a few pics of us on our first date. We kept in contact for a few months and I realized he was a pretty neat guy, so we decided to meet up at General Conference in SLC. I was so nervous to meet him and he was too I tried to look so good for him but April in Utah isn't always as nice as the rest of the world is at the time. It rained all the way there and the lines going out of the conference center were outrageously long. I was frozen and he held my hands to keep me warm. We both didn't know how to tell eachother that we had feelings for one another, but no need Elder Nelson in the quorm of the twelve apostles did it for us. He gave a talk about dating and how men need to take the iniciative, so Eric took cue and asked me to date him after conference. The feelings I felt when he asked me were like nothing I had ever experienced before, this guy was different and I could see myself marrying this guy... I know right on the first date??

Eric Post Mission Life

This is Eric with his hot mom ( you can see where he gets his good looks from). She came out to pick him up from his mission in Santa Rosa California and met my parents. Ya thats another story...its commin up soon. They went home to Highlands Ranch Colorado and Lilia went through the temple for the first time with Eric. I didn't know him at the time but I sure would have liked to be there for that moment.

Elder Eames

Just a few highlights from Eric's mission in the Santa Rosa Mission field. Eric was convert to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints while he was in college (thanks grandma!). He entered the mission field at age 21 and quickly became fondly known as "Gramps". He was everyones caretaker and was always there for anyone when they needed friendly listener. He was a fabulous missionary and still is!

Calif. Santa Rosa Mission

Sister Jacobsen

Jodi served her mission in the Fabulous Upstate New York Utica Mission (the best)! I wish I could put up pics of all the people who touched my heart in such a deep way, but there isn't enough room on here for all of Upstate New York ( large state). Serving a mission was the highlight of my life ( besides my temple marriage to my hot honey Eric Eames :) it was the best decision I have ever made, and my life will never be the same. Serving a mission is the best decision anyone could make it taught me to throw worthless things aside and give of my self in a way that was so simple. The world honestly would be a better place if we all could stop critisizing and love people for the masterpieces that we all are. I love NY!!