The Bakers Say "I Do"

April & Brian got married in beautiful Sunriver, OR in July, 2004. John was an usher and Leslie was Maid of Honor.

The Graduate

In May, John graduated (with honors!) from The University of Texas with his MBA! His graduation ended our fun-filled two years in beautiful Austin, Texas. We had a great time there, learned alot (John did) and met some great friends. Hook 'em!

India or Bust!

In March, John made a trip to India with a group of grad students in order to learn how business is conducted in India. He went to Bangalore, Bombay, Dehli & Goa--what an experience!

John 'Tri's' the Dog (among other things)

John started a Triathlon Club at UT called the 'GBATS' (if you have been to Austin, you will understand the bat reference). He did several races "Dirty Duathlon", "Dog Ridge" & 'The Muddy Buddy".

Engaged!

Leslie & John spent Christmas & New Year's Eve in Aspen with John's parents (Christmas Eve was spent in Beulah with the Olivers). John & his dad came down with a nasty hot tub sickness from the Oliver's new hot tub that made them very sick for the first few days of the trip. Then Leslie came down with Bronchitis. John wasn't able to pop the question until the very last day of their vacation. They waded through the deep snow in Paepke Park and he propsed in the gazebo!

Thanksgiving 2003

We spent Thanksgiving 2003 in Boston with Leslie's parents. This was also Wee Willie Winkie's last Thanksgiving! :(

Annual Pumpkin Carving Party