We have just returned from a nice trip to Idaho to see Gail's family. We left Thursday evening. Friday was Nevada Day which celebrates Nevada's statehood so we all had the day off. We got to Idaho fairly early, but all went to bed to get some much needed rest. Friday morning Gail left to go to Sunnyside, Washington to see a friend of hers from high school who was producing a show. She went with another friend and had a great time. The boys stayed with Gail's parents and spent Friday doing so shopping and going to the movies. Saturday morning we helped Grandpa, did some more shopping and then went to Gail's sisters home for trick-or-treating. Nikolas went as a Christmas elf and Matthew a zombie soldier. The minute they got back the trading began and after the requisite dad tax began to consume huge quantities of sugar.

The rest of our week was busy, but good. The boys had parent/teacher conferences and are doing OK. Both need to do less talking and more work. Gail and Andy were busy at work as always. Overall, everything is going well. We hope the same is true for you.