My bucket list (so far)

1. Learn to play the piano.
2. Learn to cook amazingly good food.
3. Write something memorable.
4. Go back to school, but just take classes for fun!
5. Learn to sew.
6. Travel to Ireland and England.
7. Make a cd
8. Go to a live General Conference session.
9. Write a story that is in the Ensign Magazine.
10. Compose a song.

That's all I can think of for now. I'll add more as I think of them!

Pirates and a lost tooth...

Saturday we had a ward Halloween party and my kids got to wear their Halloween costumes. They were so excited, and I must say that I think that they were the cutest little pirates on the earth. Here are some pictures of them:

And in other exciting news, Jada lost her first tooth. Here's a picture of her new smile.

Fellowships...

During the second year of a Master's program, many of the students apply for fellowships. It is a rigorous process of applying, interviewing, and waiting for outcomes. My husband is so diligent and has sent out applications to about 20 hospitals so far, and has about 10 more applications pending. He is nervous about the interviews he has because he doesn't come across as well over the phone as he does in person. He is so charismatic in person that people can't help but like him, but that doesn't translate over the phone so well, as I think some might have a hard time with his accent etc.
He had an interview this past Thursday, and was so disappointed with himself after the interview that he was feeling really low. I felt just awful for him, because I know how bad he wants this. But hopefully he can use this last interview as a "practice run" and improve his interview skills over the phone for the following ones. So if any of you remember us in your prayers, please pray for Colata as he goes throught this extreme process.

Fall Harvest Festival Cake Walk Winner

Well, I didn't really win, but I felt like I did. I made a cool "eye" cake for Jada's school carnival, and it was one of the first one's chosen. Jada and I were both excited to see that it was picked, but Jada mentioned that she was dissappointed that she didn't have the opportunity to win it now. I was happy it had such a good reception with the kids, I thought some people might find it a bit to early for the full-on gruesomness of Halloween, but I guess all of October anything and everything ghoulish and gross goes. Hopefully the cake didn't taste gross though.
I totally forgot to take a picture of it before I turned it over to the cake-walk commity, so if I make it again before the month is up, I will take a picture of that one to impress you all with my mad cake decorationg skills.
I had a sleep over with my Miamaid class on Friday. We focused on the Book of Mormon, and though we didn't read alot of it, we had some really good conversations about the chapters we did read. And I made some awesome chocolate and cinnamon chip pancakes in the morning with some brownsugar honey sausage. It was delicious! Everyone loved it. Though I am not a great cook, I do feel good every once in a while to know I am not a terrible cook!
This week I am looking forward to my BFF Britany to come visit me in my humble home. We gotta find a place to Karaoke around here, and let loose for a night. Anyone know of a good place in the Seattle area?
Posted up a links list on the side of my blog, I'll add more as I remember my favorite links.

Book List

So I am trying to wrack my brain about all the books I read so far in 2009. I am struggling to remember quite a few. Also, just to let you know, the books by Jeanine Frost and Charlaine Harris are "Urban Fantasy" and involve vampires and other supernatural things AND they have quite a few scenes that I must skip...they also has questionable language. Just warning you, I don't want any of you to pick up a book that would have your eyes burning just because it is on my list.
If you have any questions regarding my opinion on the book or any good book suggestions let me know. I have a few books that I am wait-listed for at the library. Hopefully those will be good too.
Happy reading!