hALloWeEn!!!

We had a VERY Happy Halloween complete with our favorite traditions:

- Going to the pumpkin patch -
- Decorating Halloween cookies -
- Decorating a Haunted HOUSE -
- Carving pumpkins -
- Roasting pumpkin seeds -
- Getting all dressed up -
- Attending the Trunk-or-Treat -
- Eating our very "SPOOKY DINNER!" -
- EATING CANDY! -

This year was extra special because Grandma Ras, Grandpa Ras, Aunt Whitney, and Sammy Dog were here to join in the fun! They made it perfect. Not only were they such huge helps, they totally saved the day with my major job I had in Tahoe, they made it three times as fun to have extra family to share our traditions with. Plus they completely spoiled us with gifts and acts of service. They are saints. We were seriously sad to see them go. It was a great Halloween weekend! We loved it!

PuMpkiN pAtCh

jAcK-O-LAnTeRnS

hAuNTeD HoUsE dEcORaTiNg

kiDdOs iN CoStUmES

TRuNk -Or-tReAT

So nice

This is random but I wanted to share how much I loved this morning. Today I got up and went on walk jog by myself. It was bliss. I walked over to our trail park and jogged/walked by our river and then took myself a minute to sit on the rocks and listen to the river rush by. It made me feel so refreshed. It was lovely to have such a beautiful crisp Fall morning doing what I love. It was magic. I am so grateful we live. Such a blessing. I think today will be a good day.

My Man

Stewart was emailed the summary of the letter his Dean wrote of him and included in his application for residency. I thought she did a great job at capturing my favorite guy ever and I wanted to share it even though Stewart would rather I not. But since this is basically my blog I am doing it anyways! HA! ;) I personally like the last paragraph the best. I am so proud of him and how far he has come in his schooling. I just love him like crazy. :)

"Stewart is an outstanding student who has chosen Radiology as his specialty. He has the intellectual curiosity and investigative nature that will be highly beneficial to the discipline. He is industrious and humble, qualities that will serve both his patients and colleagues extremely well throughout his career.

Stewart has been a high-achieving student since he began medical school in 2007, as demonstrated by his outstanding performance in the basic sciences. As noted on his USMLE transcript, Stewart achieved an exceptional score of BLANK on Step 1 and BLANK on Step 2. He has sought every opportunity to explore specialties and has made a thoughtful, informed decision to become a Radiologist. Stewart has been elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society at the Alpha Nevada chapter at University of Nevada School of Medicine because of his exceptional performance in medical school.

On a personal level, Stewart has an ideal blend of warmth, compassion and logic. He is enthusiastic and an excellent listener. Stewart calmly balances multiple responsibilities, including his roles as professional, husband and father. Stewart’s genuine commitment to medicine and gentle humor will truly be assets to his residency program. He is highly professional and disciplined, and an outstanding candidate for residency."