Angels & Airwaves is a  rock band fronted by former Blink-182 and Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge.  The band includes guitarist David Kennedy, notably from Over My Dead Body, Hazen Street and Box Car Racer, former Offspring drummer Atom Willard and former 30 Seconds to Mars bassist Matt Wachter.  And my recent favorite band.  The band has released two albums thus far: We Don't Need to Whisper (2006)and I-Empire (2007).  Check out their site at www.angelsandairwaves.com and let me know what you think of there tunes.

The holiday has come and gone in  a breeze.  It was delightful to be home, see family and friends, and enjoy the brisk weather for only a short time.  I enjoyed playing games, visiting, reading, sleeping, and eating tasty foods.  I loved playing with all the kids (barbies, coloring, chase, tickles, and snuggles) especially when it was nap time or when the parents took over.  It was definitely fun watching "Enchanted" with Ella on my lap.  She was enveloped by the princess and the scary witch, but enjoyed her own popcorn and drink.  It was also fun to watch Shaelea, Abbie, and Kenzie create all sorts of inventions together while Oscar found a new hero in Alex.  I was impressed by Alex's guitar talent and commitment.  Of course, I enjoyed my day cooking and baking with mom before the family came.  It was fun learning how to make pie crust and chatting about my life's love, drama, and latest knowledge on everything.  And then spending time walking and chatting with dad, mom, and Marlene.  The few days I got outside running or walking were chilly.  I was glad I didn't overstuff myself on Thanksgiving day, like Phil, so that I could get up for a decent jog the next morning.  It was GREAT catching up on needed sleep, but it's hard adjusting to be constantly focused without my daily nap.      

It seems as time is flying by.  Third quarter has begun with an usual schedule.  Every day seems to be a bit different, but somehow they have coordinated it so we get all classes intermixed through the next few months.  We have Pathophysiology, Pharmocology, Nutrition, H&P Lecture & Lab, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Genitourology, and Neurology.  An intense, but do-able class load, right?  I'm not expecting to have much of a life this quarter.  Neurology is for one full week before Christmas break with our final two days after we get back.  I'm not expecting much of a holiday.

My newest nephew, Ian William Scoville, is so precious.  He was born November 12, 2007, 6 lbs 12 oz, 21 inches.  It has been fun to spend a couple days with him.  JP and Mary Ann have said that Max is adjusting to the change after constantly asks "What's tat?" while pointing at Ian for the first few days.  I'm glad to live close by so that I can visit occasionally for hugs and play time.  I try to make it over before it's too late in the day - else Max isn't the most pleasant child. 

(L to R): Sarah, Daina, Kari, Jenny, Trisha 

Old roommate gathering at Jenny's latest casa.  A couple weeks ago we were all able to get together, probably for the one of the last times before Jenny gets married in January.  It was so fun chatting on the bed and fixing quesadilla's together.  I miss our talks and silly times.  Things are definitely changing: Jenny getting married, Daina in Tempe, me in Mesa, and Trisha and Kari will soon be transferring to ASU.  It's interested to think that a year ago I was wondering what I was doing in AZ.  Now it's all about school.  I'm glad that Dr. Rhey didn't fire me and made me stick out the hard times.  Look where it's got me! 

(L to R): Erin Benjamin, Sarah, Shea, Erin Beckman, Megan, Tiare

(L to R): Megan, Alyssa, Jenna, Sarah

A night out with the ladies after completely 2nd quarter finals. Yeah, we made it!  That was a rough week.  We had 7 exams in three days.  We had already finished the GI final and OSCEs the week before, but my body and mind weren't capable of functioning after that Wednesday.  I remember going to lunch with Derik and Kristen afterwards and discussing how we could talk/think about anything but we mostly talked about school.  I guess it's hard to think of anything else when school is all that's on our minds.  Dancing that night with the ladies was super fun.  It was a nice refresher from our classroom profiles!