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.

The 2nd Pocatello Clarks

Ok, so here is a little update in our neck of Pocatello (ok, so our neck is like 7 blocks away from Jeremy's neck....but whatever):

Bailey and I finished the supposedly "hardest semester" of college (i.e. the one you get married in) with all A's and B's (you can put which where you want).

We are both working.....hard......ish. I'm still working for Dr. Flandro, the optometrist and loving it. I learn so much everyday about how our eyes work and all that jazz. Oh, and I get lots of practice with glasses, etc. I "get" to (not have to) take the OAT this summer. The OAT is the optometry admissions test (basically the MCAT or GRE for optometry schools). This is a big thing.....since my entire future hinges on my level of success on this test.

Bailey is working and hoping to find another job. We are thinking she's going to start the Dental Technician Program in the fall. (She'll make fake teeth...in case you were wondering.)

We just bought a new car:

a 2006 Chevy Cobalt. Delicious I know.

So that's basically what we are doing. Oh we got callings in our new ward.....Assistant Ward Mission Leader for me and Ward Missionary for Bailey. I'm supposed to go out and find the LA YSA people. The bishop wants me to use my own set of ward missionaries (Bailey is one) and we'll be like a different district in the ward mission, but still under the direction of the Ward Mission Leader. So yeah, yahoo.

Our new apartment is the bomb. We only get one TV station (a fuzzy NBC one) so we've been watching the only TV shows we have (i.e. Scrubs, Seinfeld and CSI).

Peace, love , and Donny Osmond.

Happy May Birthdays!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Grant -- 5th

Mary-- 15th

Ella-- 27th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY APRIL BABIES!!!

Happy Birthday to all Our Spring Chickens!

Alisa - 5th
Cole - 6th
Jeremy - 13th
Mom - 15th
Chad - 26th
Kellsy - 30th

YAY CHAD AND BAILEY!!!

Saturday March 21, 2009, Bailey Robertson joined our crazy family and was sealed to Chad for time and all eternity!
CONGRATS YOU TWO AND WELCOME TO THE NUT HOUSE BAILEY!

When We Get Together

Saturday after we went to Chad's reception the rest of the siblings and kids went to Artic Circle for Dinner....we literally took up the WHOLE place! Gotta love it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARCH BABIES!!

to our March Babies!

Cameron - March 16
Dad - March 18
Mason - March 31

Albuquerque Take Three

Here are some of the pictures from this year's show in Albuquerque. Hope you enjoy.

Much Younger Years...

As long as we are reflecting back in time...here are some vintage photos of Dad and I. He certainly was a chunky Clark baby boy! That's Lyle and Floyd, his brothers. (Dale's sisters look just like Grandma Clark!)
Brent and Sonya just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and this photo was on their invitation. You can see me on the left smiling for the camera instead of what apparently was the request to all look at Brent and Sonya cutting their cake. Polly is next to me. Dix is Brent's best man.


Do you think any of the Clark kids/grandkids look like us???????

Where's the Clark kids???

Ok...here is a picture of Grandpa and Grandma Clark's anniversary many years ago. Where are all the Dale and Linda Clark kids in this photo? And kids....what do you remember about this event?

A guessing game.....

Can you tell which one is Kyler (at 8 months old) and which one is Ryker (8 months old)??

Ok, I'll leave that one up, but have a better comparison (at least they have the same outfit on):

Fancy Hair

Here is a picture of Ella's hair today. I am considering cutting it all one length so that it will look a little nicer and not get so many tangles in the back. All of her hair is short except for the mowhawk section down the middle and the crown. We will see.

People Are Nuts About Us or We Are Nuts...maybe both

Ok my co-worker and friend Jackie's husband Kevin went on a business trip for our company and brought me back a bag a got from the Chicago airport....apparently it is a store so I investigated and found this lovely sign!! Apparently it is a Chicago store and a favorite of the citizens there. Iconic and everything. For more info go to http://www.nutsonclark.com

Way To Go Clark Family!

I think it is awesome how everyone in the Clark family is doing so well in a lot of things. May I first say I love every member of our family and I am so proud of the things you do and accomplish that really make a difference in not only your lives, but in the lives of others. I am in awe at the task these days of raising a family and the challenges it brings, but so encouraged and so pleased that you young parents are figuring it out and doing it with the right priorities. And to my two young single adults, I love the way you have stuck with your values in a disillusioned world. I am grateful for the hard work that each one of you do in being the best you can be in your homes, in your places of employment, in your studies at school, in your church callings, in your neighborhoods and communities, and in your keeping connected with the Clark family. May we all continue to support and love one another in ALL we are trying to accomplish. I appreciate all you do for me!

Biggest Loser starts tomorrow

Just a reminder that Biggest Loser starts tomorrow. I NEED to have the money by the 12th, so we know who is in and who is not. I still haven't heard from quite a few of you with a definite answer. Also, don't forget to weigh in tomorrow and then post your first loss on the facebook group site next Monday. I'm excited to see every one's progress over the next few weeks!