School Update!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now don't get TOO excited.....we're not announcing any hardcore news just yet. I thought I would give you an update on how the application process is coming.

So far all three schools have told me they have my application.Philadelphia sent me an old fashioned letter saying they have it and will review everything and be in touch. They did send a nifty school catalog too.....

Boston sent me an e-mail that was basically a round about way of saying my admissions test scores weren't good enough. But hey, they did it nicely...kind of like when someone asks "are you really going to wear THAT?" they did say my file was "exceptional".....

Chicago was the last to tell me they have it and, after preliminary review, have deemed me "worthy" to fill out their surprise supplemental application and pay them another $50. Yay! Then after I turn that in, they'll review that and then 4-6 weeks later tell me if they want anything more or if i can schedule an interview. The optometrist I work for now calls it "jumping through hoops" which is what it kind of feels like!

So there we go! Hopefully we'll have some kind of idea by Christmas!

Happy October Birthdays!!!!

Kyler - 9th

Jef - 12th

Braden -- 15th

Oh!!! Back to School...Back to School..

Ok so Bailey and I started school yesterday and so far it hasn't been too bad. What else can you expect from your first two days? Most teachers just shove a syllabus in your hand and kick you out. So, having collected the majority of my syllabi (or is it syllabuses.....who knows) I decided to update you all on how our summer went.

I took the OAT (Optometry Admissions Test) and scored a 300, which is slightly above average. I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers, etc. as I took it. It really helped! I know get to start the application process, which will end, hopefully, with an interview and eventually acceptance. This may take some time, but we'll keep you all posted to where we'll end up. I'm only applying to four schools: Portland, Chicago, Pennsylvania, and Boston.

Bailey started the Dental Lab Technology program and is loving it so far. She got to make her first teeth mold today and did a fantastic job. She spends her whole day in one classroom, but again, she loves it!

This summer we had the priveledge being with our friends, Matt and Cyndal, as they were sealed in the Logan Temple. Matt has been a good friend of mine for quite some time. We roomed together before I got married.

The lovely couple

Us and some friends

We spent most of the summer working, but found time to do fun stuff now and again. Here are some pictures from the Idaho Falls Zoo:

Bailey's little sister Abby went with us

apparantly my wingspan is the same as a golden eagle.........who knew

I swear we took this picture

So that's really it. We did go camping once. That was neat. Trips to Jerome and IF were nice too. All in all we're doing fine and ready to hit the books this semester.

Happy August Birthdays!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sarah Nanine -- 3rd

Zadyn -- 9th

Lone July Birthday!

According to my calendar, Mikelle is the only birthday in July, so she should get to celebrate the entire month, right? Make sure you wish her a happy first birthday on the 21st.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKELLE!!!

Happy June Birthdays

Happy Birthday!!!

Ryker -- June 8th

Collette -- June 9th

Isaak -- June 12th

Malia -- June 18th

Bailee -- June 23rd

Logan -- June 25th

Sarah -- June 28th

Its a NEW Car!

Its official. We have purchased a new (well old) car - 1998 Dodge Neon. For those of you who aren't up on the automobile situation of the Clark family. We have been running for a while with 4 drivers and 3 cars. Not the best situation with 3 of us employed full time working in different places at different times and Mom as the Stake RS president and is always on the go.

Anyway, here is a picture of the beast.



Yes, it should look familiar, it is the car Cameron bought when he returned from Chile. I bought it from Cameron when he moved to Pocatello. Collette drove it while she was at CSI, and we sold it to Tyson Frodin 4 years ago when he was headed to ISU for school. He has graduated now and is moving to AZ for employment. Chad thought he saw a For Sale sign on it so I called Tyson.

Long story - short version, he made us a very nice deal, so we bought it. Still runs great, has a few more bumps and bruises but its just a car.