Patty Really Does Rock

The picture is bad but we loved it. This is Patrick after a long day of school. He is having so much fun at the U and is really getting into the college atmosphere. He goes to all the events and even recently went to Oktoberfest just for the free sausage. Michelle loves to see him looking lost on campus. He is nice enough to even invite her to lunch with him sometimes, as long as she pays.

Patrick and Isaiah playing on his keyboard today.

Reasons Why We Love Patrick

1. He has recently stopped using his "loud voice"
2. He plays the piano really, really loud.
3. He is really tall and really skinny.
4. He once called himself "Patty Rocks"
5. He is a good lifeguard.
6. He is nice to his family
7. He is a hard worker
8. He mows the lawn whenever we ask.
9. He is very smart
   
10. He is very handsome

We invite you to list your own.....

Nick's Pinewood Derby

Isn't he so cute?

Nicky's Pinewood Derby was last week. Can you guess whose car the U of U one is? After many failed attempts and ruined cars, Hiram and Nick purchased one instead of trying again. As in years past, the Alba boys car came in dead last.

An Evening with Another Andy

Andrew is playing again at Slowtrain downtown on Saturday if anyone is interested. He always puts on a good show.

An Evening With Andy

We had a fun opening exhibit of Warhol prints at the museum (Utah Museum of Fine Arts) tonight. We had an Andy Warhol impersonator come and mingle with the members. He seemed to be a big hit but he was kind of a perv and wouldn't stop touching people.I think he got drunk on all the free wine the museum provided because he reeked of alcohol.

I am really enjoying this internship and have been offered a job for the spring but we'll see what happens. For now, you should go to the UMFA and check out the prints, they are pretty cool!

Because We Can

This post is dedicated to all you fellow Alba's, especially the ones who don't live close to us. Doesn't this look delicious? Guelita spoiled us with her chili verde, beans and tortillas. We loved it! Don't you wish you lived closer? We would invite you to come over for some but it was gone within a day. We love you Guelita!

Not So Ugly Anymore

We are pleased to announce that the hamsters are no longer really ugly. Zachie has done a great job taking care of all of them (except for the one that Michelle found in her bathroom last night-gross!)

UPDATE: The stinkin' hamster got out again and we found it, again, in Michelle's shower.

The Innocence of Youth

We love the "Proceeds Donated to Me" part.

This post is dedicated to Nick simply because we love him and he is cute. Nick got a little lemonade stand in the mail and this is how he chose to sell his lemonade. We have to applaud his honesty. I think he made about $1 and it was all from dad.

And now for a few "Nick-Isms" of late.

Michelle to Jane: "I'm just really tired and frustrated"
Nick: "Michelle, don't be tired and far-sighted!"

On the way home from Las Vegas the car behind us had "dealer" license plates.
Nick: "Mom, that car has dealer plates!"
Jane: "Oh, like a car dealer."
Nick: "No, like a drug dealer!"

We love that little guy and hate to see him growing up so fast.