By The Way... (An update on what we've been up to for the past 6 months or so):

So we've done some fun things over the past few months:

September '08 - Went to Redfest at the U where Matisyahu performed.

Ali and Matisyahu striking a pose

October '08 - Went to a few Halloween Parties (Chris and Sharyn Stewart's house, Jason Miner's house (a former co-worker), and Scott and Rachel Forrest's house).

Tom (the Sumo Wrestler) and Ali (the Geisha)

A view from the rear

Tom and the other costume award-winners at Jason's (Tom won for funniest costume)

Rachel getting a bit feisty

Scott, Peggy, & Matt hangin' out

Dan & friend enjoying a classic campy Scott Forest style Halloween movie! = 0 (If you've ever been to the Forest's for their annual Halloween party, then you know what we mean)

December '08 - Went to a Neil Diamond concert.

He was bad-a & amazing as always!

December '08 - Went with my (Tom's) family to Miracle on 33rd Street at The Desert Star Playhouse.

December '08 - Had a fun Christmas with Family.

Ali, Tom, & Aaron (on phone)

Skyler - Ali's nephew - (talking to anyone besides his family - on his phone). It's cool thought, we don't take it personal since he's a teeny-bopper

Emily (Ali's sis) & Ali

Ali's mom & dad Carol & Rob

Jamie, Ryan, & Little Thor (still in Jamie's stomach)

December '08 - Went to a Bad-A New Year's party at Justnashers with the old crew.

January '09 - Saw a few films with friends at the Sundance Film Festival.

January/February '09 - Went on a trip to San Francisco (business and pleasure).

Ali's & Tommy out for a romantic dinner on the waterfront

Pic of Lombard St., Coit Tower, & Bay Bridge at night - Taken by Tom

Ali at the top of Lombard St. with Coit Tower & Bay Bridge in the background

Tommy eating Lobster Tail in his customary way

Ali The Daredevil hanging out the side of a moving Trolley

Valentine's day '09 - We went to Madame Butterfly the ballet, and Laughing Stock downtown the next night.

February '09 - Went to a play (American Fork Idol @ Desert Star Playhouse) for Tom's birthday (February 25).

April '09 - Went to Dial M for Murder (the play) for Alison's birthday (April 2).

April '09 - We hit our original down payment savings goal for a house (but we have now raised the goal by 50%).

As of this posting - I (Tom) still have a job (the same one).

Check back soon for more pictures and explanation.