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.

New and improved version of "BBQ On Our Patio Video-May 30th":

On June 30th we had a small get-together with some friends since Seth and Jenn were in town from Florida. Nate, Erin, Jeff, Heather, Sarah, Jake, Seth, Jenn, Pete, Ashley, and some random children were there (and of course Alison and I). We had a fun time, and it was good to see Seth and Jenn after such a long time. We broke out the sugar gliders (Sugar and Baby) for everyone - they seemed to enjoy the company and just hopped around from person to person. Enjoy the video (quite short), and be sure to pause the music at the bottom of our blog when you watch it. Anyway, we hope everyone had a great Independence Day, and will have an awesome Pioneer Day!! This video was updated on July 13th - new and improved!

Be sure to pause the music at the bottom of the page before you start the video. Jack Johnson, take it away!!!