Hello everyone,

I know its been a while since our last update. For the most part, not much has happened. Amy and I are doing alright. We have both recovered from being sick. Amy had an infection that required her going to the doctor and getting some antibiotics. Scott had a small cold.

The weather has become very cold and dry. It is definitely going to be a change for both of us as we are used to Southern California winters. Nevertheless, autumn is beautiful here. The trees have turned red, orange, and yellow and the air feels crisp and fresh.

Here is a list of stuff that has happened since our last update:

1. Kindergarten field trip to a Pottery Festival: We took the kindergartners to a pottery festival in countryside of Ulsan. Koreans used to and still do use these traditional pots called "Onggi" to cook food in. It was a fun day to hang out with the kids.

2. Sports day: A twelve hour day of playing sports with our coworkers and bosses. It was forced and controlled fun and not very fun.

3. Halloween party: On the Friday before Halloween we had a Halloween party for all of the students. We didn't have to teach classes, but we did have a candy room, a haunted house, a secret box room, and a mummy room. All of the teachers dressed up in costumes. Scott was a vampire and Amy was a doctor. The kids had fun, but it was another twelve hour exhausting day.

4. Orphanage trips: We continue to volunteer at the orphanage in Ulsan about once a month. However, last weekend we went with our church to an orphanage they volunteer at in Busan. It was nice to go, but there were too many volunteers and not enough children so there was not much for us to do. Nevertheless it was a good trip.

5. Costco trips: We have decided to make a Costco trip once a month. It has been really nice to have some more Western food. We make a trip to Costco once a month.

Next week Scott has a kindergarten parents meeting. He has been preparing his kids for this meeting for over a month now. It is basically a big performance for the parents so it looks like the children are learning English. He is looking forward for it to be finished so he can go back to his normal teaching routine.

Also this weekend, we hope to go on a one night retreat with the church to a nearby mountain. We hope to bring Dori with us.

Speaking of Dori she is doing well and is as cute as ever. She seems healthy and happy.

Well that's it for now. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!