Silly Girl 

It was really fun to see all of the pictures that were sent. Tom and Tracey sent a picture of Hayden in his baseball outfit....since I haven't learned how to attach pictures I can't scan and send it. Tom???

I think Mike and Brooke probably took pictures but Brooke is in the same boat with me in being ignorant on how to attach pictures...and Mike in the throes of a new class coming in.

However....we got a real kick out of the rest of the pictures.

Dad handed out toothbrushes and candy in his SpongeBob outfit. It was funny to hear the comments. Our house is getting known from last year for the toothbrushes. I guess we will have to keep it up!

Kim has a new hearthrob....I'll let her write about it....

I am still unemployed... I got a call about a consulting job on Friday and he said he would call me back on Monday for an initial meeting. However, I heard nothing today so it may be a false alarm. I keep reminding myself to be patient and things will work out in the end. However, I am not naturally a very patient person. Awwwwk!

We love you all,

Mom

Here is the clan on Halloween Eve - we had a Trunk'or'Treat the night before at our church. I DID dress up as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, but I managed to stay on the other side of the camera all night (he-he). The kids had a great time, have way too much candy, and there are wrappers everywhere! The base is busy because everyone can bring on up to 5 Japanese to come trick-or-treating and they do! Anyway - Brent & Buffy - looks like you had a great party! Wish we could have come! Take care and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Adina

Aaargh...shiver me timbers...it's DAVE! 

Isaac the Evil Court Jester - from Gauntlet X-box game, of course 

Skele-Taylor 

Count Parker von Stinchfield 

Morgan the ladybug - considered "lucky" in Japan 

Morgan takes a break from pumpkin carving 

Cow Central ( they're not sisters) 

Best Costumes 

Royal Tanenbaums & Poison Ivy 

our graveyard 

Strawberry Shortcake, Huckleberry Pie, and the Evil Purple Pie Man (our next door neighbors) 

We are dorks 

I'm Dead 

For all those with children with Halloween costumes....please send pictures on the blog....

And we'd love to see pictures of Buffy and Brent's Halloween party...

We love you all...

Mom

I thought you all would enjoy what we've been able to enjoy with the what seems like a 10,000 year storm for Utah. It's snowing in October. It looks beautiful up on Mt. Timp. 

Have you ever had a truly horrible exam that you thought you would never survive? Well, I did. I have been cramming for a cardiopulmonary exam for the past few weeks and never thought I could remember all the drugs, lab values, protocals, EKG's, etc and actually be able to get through the practical exam either. But I survived my day yesterday that lasted from 8am to 7:30pm and I think I'm still in the program (we could get kicked out of the program if we get below a 75 on any exam)!
I celebrated my survival last night by going pumpkin shopping with my friend cuz what else would I do to celebrate?
Brent is still out of town (since Thursday) and I don't mind the lack of sports on all media in the home or the surprizing way things are not getting messy. But I do really miss my husband & best friend so if the Georgia Stinch's could send him home I would be greatful!
Take care everyone!

Well, what is going on here? Not too much! I am having a great opportunity to be able to have peaceful hours to get many things accomplished. One thing I have taken over is cleaning the house. My housecleaning person has been frustrating me since she spilled the coffee on the floor that summer when you were all here. I had been debating stopping when I stopped my job but then that was confirmed when she cancelled out twice on me!! So I took it over myself and, as I have plenty of time for it, it's not too bad.

I also am enjoying exercising at Curves four days a week, practicing the piano, reading scriptures regularly and working on other assorted projects. I'm trying to work on the "Big Five" Scripture reading, personal prayers, exercise, nutricious food, and doing some service to others each day. Otherwise, I am applying to opportunities that I come across that look interesting and calling the consulting company weekly to remind him that I am here. I am trying to be patient enough to wait to see what doors will be opened for me....while putting forth enough effort to do my part. The challenge is that I want an interesting job that only is Mon-Fri days...(ideally Tues through Friday days)...that will also let me take time off without pay when I want to go with Dad. Kind of a hard bill to fill!

We bought a new dining room table and hutch. It really is beautiful. It seats 10 when extended...but now we will have it down in the 6 person configuration. It is a medium oak...and is really beautiful. It was delivered last night so my project for today is to reload all of the pictures etc into it. It is a rainy day so it is kind of cozy to be inside a warm house and setting it in order. I have a pile of CD's that I haven't listen to for a while to play while I do it.

Dad has to speak in church on Sunday so he is stressing about that a bit! He'll do a good job though...he always does. He is the accordian speaker which adds a bit of challenge since you never really know how much time you will have.

We love you all...and I am impressed with how well all have come through with their blogs in the last month. I am very blessed to have such great children, in-laws and grandchildren who are doing such great things with their lives.

Mom

(Just to make sure to correct any misconceptions...Marnie just turned 23 not 24!!