Halloween and life

For Halloween this year we headed down to Salt Lake City and celebrated with my sister Chelcia and her family. We left on Saturday morning and met them at Lagoon for FRIGHT MARES! We had a blast. The kids love loved it. Abby was not scared of the fast rides at all. My nephew Ian was the master of evil (or something close to that) so Abigail was terrified of his mask. Ian of course loved the fact she was scared of him and teased and chased her. Andre was a scary skeleton thing with an exposed bleeding heart and Aiden was a cute batman. The boys are getting into the scary part of Halloween. Abby was Snow White and she was so excited that she got to wear red lipstick. She isn't smiling in the group shot because she didn't like being so close to the master of evil. I usually dress up for Halloween but I came down with the H1N1 a week ago and I have been battling that for a good week and half now. I felt pretty sick the first two days but my fever went away. I had to take a week off work and rest, I am now just trying to kick the respiratory symptoms. I have no voice and my throat is still pretty sore. Abigail hasn't showed any signs of it so far so knock on wood that she will stay healthy and happy.

Cory is still in Texas doing his advanced individual training. He basically is going to school. He said he is doing well and is in the top ten in his class. He gets to have freedom on the weekends and this past weekend he got to enjoy a college football game at the Alamo dome. He said he got good seats and had a good time watching Notre Dame and Washington State. He has been introduced to the "bar" seen. During this stage he has to have a "battle buddy" with him at all times. His friends unfortunately like to enjoy alcohol. A lot of alcohol. He said he gets annoyed with drunk idiots. They compromise and go to sports bars so Cory can at least catch a game while he sips on coke and watches his fellow soldiers get inebriated. I feel bad for him, I often get frustrated texts or calls on Saturday night. He doesn't enjoy being around the drinkers but it's a night out of his little bunk bed area.

Cory bought his ticket home for Christmas today. He will arrive on December 18th and he has to be back on January 2nd. I think he is looking forward to being home and the break. I can't believe it is November already. Time to get in gear for the Holidays. I look forward to spending time with family and friends.