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| Snuggling on Blanket from Great-Aunt Pam |
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| Conner's Grin |
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| Cora is interested |
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| Tummy Time |
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| Apparently tummy time is boring |
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| Turned him on his back and he almost rolled over! |
Showing posts with label Cora. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cora. Show all posts
3/21/2012
3 weeks
9/05/2011
Great weekend
Wow Mike and I had another great weekend! Mom and Dad got here around 1 on Friday. And got right to work.
On Friday Dad and Mike installed a new water heater and started to replace the 2 prong outlets with 3 prong outlets on the main level. The water heater went in fast... the outlets were a bit more challenging and were left half done. When they were done we had Alaskan Halibut and Asparagus for dinner. Then sat in the red bathroom for over an hour trying to decide on how best to redo it.
Saturday morning we ate the Berry Good French Toast Bake Mom and I had made Friday. (http://lonesomehollow.com/recipes/dish/berry-good-french-toast-bake/) It was really really yummy. Then Dad and Mike got to work again! They installed the new chandelier in the dinning room. Then installed 3 new ceiling fans up stairs, one in each bedroom. The boys also finished the electrical work on the first floor. Mom and I went to the few garage sales there were around town. We did not find much but we did find a glider for the nursery for only $30!! I was not planning on getting a glider but for $30 vs $500 at the furniture store, I could not say no and it will look good in the nursery. We also went to Ashley Furniture and Mom and Dad bought us (Mike, Me and Blueberry) a new recliner as their shower gift for blueberry. It should be to town in about 2 weeks. It is soooo comfy. Saturday night we had Grandma O over for dinner. And then watched How to Train Your Dragon. Well mom and dad did, Mike and I slept though most of it.
Sunday we got up and went to the 9:30 church service. Then came home and got to work...again. Dad sealed some opening on the outside of the house, they put up a new light in the back yard, put a new lock on the shed, brought our kayak over from Grandma O's, snaked out a couple of drains in the basement and by the laundry and tried to fix our basement shower. The basement shower just needs to but ripped out and redone, well the whole bathroom does but it will work until the red bath is redone in November.
Today we got up had a few muffins talked a bit. Then made a list of things both Dad and Mike need to get or get done befroe November so we are ready for the bathroom redo. Dad and Mike hung a shelf up in our bedroom and I moved a picture. Then it was time to say good bye. I think Cora and Willow were the saddest to say good bye. They play so well together and wear each other out for the most part.
I can't wait for Mom, Dad and Willow to come back in November!
On Friday Dad and Mike installed a new water heater and started to replace the 2 prong outlets with 3 prong outlets on the main level. The water heater went in fast... the outlets were a bit more challenging and were left half done. When they were done we had Alaskan Halibut and Asparagus for dinner. Then sat in the red bathroom for over an hour trying to decide on how best to redo it.
Saturday morning we ate the Berry Good French Toast Bake Mom and I had made Friday. (http://lonesomehollow.com/recipes/dish/berry-good-french-toast-bake/) It was really really yummy. Then Dad and Mike got to work again! They installed the new chandelier in the dinning room. Then installed 3 new ceiling fans up stairs, one in each bedroom. The boys also finished the electrical work on the first floor. Mom and I went to the few garage sales there were around town. We did not find much but we did find a glider for the nursery for only $30!! I was not planning on getting a glider but for $30 vs $500 at the furniture store, I could not say no and it will look good in the nursery. We also went to Ashley Furniture and Mom and Dad bought us (Mike, Me and Blueberry) a new recliner as their shower gift for blueberry. It should be to town in about 2 weeks. It is soooo comfy. Saturday night we had Grandma O over for dinner. And then watched How to Train Your Dragon. Well mom and dad did, Mike and I slept though most of it.
Sunday we got up and went to the 9:30 church service. Then came home and got to work...again. Dad sealed some opening on the outside of the house, they put up a new light in the back yard, put a new lock on the shed, brought our kayak over from Grandma O's, snaked out a couple of drains in the basement and by the laundry and tried to fix our basement shower. The basement shower just needs to but ripped out and redone, well the whole bathroom does but it will work until the red bath is redone in November.
Today we got up had a few muffins talked a bit. Then made a list of things both Dad and Mike need to get or get done befroe November so we are ready for the bathroom redo. Dad and Mike hung a shelf up in our bedroom and I moved a picture. Then it was time to say good bye. I think Cora and Willow were the saddest to say good bye. They play so well together and wear each other out for the most part.
I can't wait for Mom, Dad and Willow to come back in November!
5/11/2011
Rolleblading + Dog =
Sunday Cora and I attempted this. She did really well, except for one time. I feel so bad. We had just started, less than 5 minutes and she was running along side me. She went from running full force to stopped in 0.02 seconds. Me, holding her leash on Rollerblades, that do not currently have a brake on them, did not stop so fast. My mind did not think to let go of the leash, so i swung around and landed on my left side. Butt, and elbow mostly. Thankfully I was wearing my Wrist guards and helmet other wise I know I would have been much worse. Cora had stopped to go to the bathroom (#2) and I was trying to pull her along, poor puppy, I felt so bad, but lesson learned "Do not go to fast until you know Cora has done her business." After that we did not go quiet as fast and Cora did great. She never really pulled to bad except when I slowed down to prepare for a hill. I think we will try it again down the road... maybe when I have a brake.
In other news We went and looked at another house on Tuesday evening!!! I LOVE IT!! Mike was not so sure at first because it is an older home, built in 1910. And it does not have a garage. It has some quirks to it but is totally livable the way it is. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.75 bath, and huge living room and dining room. 3 bedrooms and one bath are on the 2nd story which is awesome! Our Realtor is pulling some numbers for us and if all goes as planned we will make an offer today!! HOLY COW!!
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| 1910 Home |
4/29/2011
Pictures from MN
These picture are from 2 weekends ago when we went to Minnesota. We had a great time eating,visiting and spending quality time with our families.
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| Preston being a goofy |
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| Brittany and Wyatt |
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| Wyatt and Megan |
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| Wyatt and Preston, I love this picture with them both in flannel |
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| Dennis and Mike |
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| Java Kitty, how I miss you... |
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| Willow and Cora waiting for a treat. |
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| On the way home we saw a train that actually had a caboose |
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| Yeah we had to drive through some water on the road home... Here is a semi blazing though. |
4/25/2011
Thankful
Last Tuesdays night class has gotten me a Little down on life, see my previous post. So I decided to make a list of things I am thankful for:
- For a husband that loves me
- For amazing parents that support me
- For my expended family and in-laws who love us
- That Grandma O is allowing us to live with her
- That we have family so close
- That we both have good jobs, in the fields we have always dreamed of
- For Cora and Java.
- For more than enough food to eat every day and not having to worry about going hungry
- For Marja, Nicole, and Samantha who I can call at any time to laugh or vent with
- For my faith in God, know that all will work out
- For Callens life and all he has taught me
- For health, dental and vision insurance we have through my job
- For our Adorable 2 nephews (Preston-4 and Wyatt-1), for the 1 nephew on the way and the other niece/nephew on the way
- For my health
- For the wonderful nature that you can find almost anywhere if you are looking for it
- The knowledge I have about saving money
- For Spring!
Hope every one had a Happy Easter.
( I promise to post some pictures soon...)
- For a husband that loves me
- For amazing parents that support me
- For my expended family and in-laws who love us
- That Grandma O is allowing us to live with her
- That we have family so close
- That we both have good jobs, in the fields we have always dreamed of
- For Cora and Java.
- For more than enough food to eat every day and not having to worry about going hungry
- For Marja, Nicole, and Samantha who I can call at any time to laugh or vent with
- For my faith in God, know that all will work out
- For Callens life and all he has taught me
- For health, dental and vision insurance we have through my job
- For our Adorable 2 nephews (Preston-4 and Wyatt-1), for the 1 nephew on the way and the other niece/nephew on the way
- For my health
- For the wonderful nature that you can find almost anywhere if you are looking for it
- The knowledge I have about saving money
- For Spring!
Hope every one had a Happy Easter.
( I promise to post some pictures soon...)
4/15/2011
Birthday week
This week is the week of birthdays. First Mike Brother Mathews Birthday is the 12th. The 13th is a big day. It was Wyatt's 1st birthday, Jory's birthday and My moms birthday. Then Mike Srs birthday is the 16th. And finally Jacobs 2nd birthday in the 18th. Where did the last 2 years go?
In other news I have started the C25K... again. I did W2D1 on Saturday and W3D1 on Monday. Cora has been doing it with me... it really tires her out. I would also like to start doing Yoga more.. but currently we still have water coming into our bedroom. I really have no place to do it, unless I push the bed completely again the wall in our room. So I cannot wait until the water stops and I can start Yoga. For now I think we have decide to not get a gym membership, walk out side and save money for a house. But as things have it I injured my foot after 2 days of running. I had a lump on top of my left foot that hurts... Going to take a few days off and re-evaluate.
I have a to give a HUGE congrats shout out to our friends Hans and Samantha! They found out last week that Hans got a job in South Dakota!! So they are packing up and heading out. They will only be 8 hours away from us :) Which is amazingly close, considering the other options they had been looking at. They also had an offer accepted on a house where they are moving to. Lots of changes for them but I am so happy it is all working out for them. We only have to find a way to get our wine down with them.
This weekend we are heading to Minneapolis to celebrate all the birthdays. We headed out Thursday night, and spend the night in Moorhead with my cousins. Today we got up and are headed for Minneapolis. Mike took Thursday night off work so we could head out and with Good Friday next week, I would normally have Thursday off, But my boss rocks and is letting me take Monday off instead, so we do not need to rush back as quick. We just have to make it back for Mike to go to work Monday night at 6. Hopefully I will have some fun picture to post next week.
In other news I have started the C25K... again. I did W2D1 on Saturday and W3D1 on Monday. Cora has been doing it with me... it really tires her out. I would also like to start doing Yoga more.. but currently we still have water coming into our bedroom. I really have no place to do it, unless I push the bed completely again the wall in our room. So I cannot wait until the water stops and I can start Yoga. For now I think we have decide to not get a gym membership, walk out side and save money for a house. But as things have it I injured my foot after 2 days of running. I had a lump on top of my left foot that hurts... Going to take a few days off and re-evaluate.
I have a to give a HUGE congrats shout out to our friends Hans and Samantha! They found out last week that Hans got a job in South Dakota!! So they are packing up and heading out. They will only be 8 hours away from us :) Which is amazingly close, considering the other options they had been looking at. They also had an offer accepted on a house where they are moving to. Lots of changes for them but I am so happy it is all working out for them. We only have to find a way to get our wine down with them.
This weekend we are heading to Minneapolis to celebrate all the birthdays. We headed out Thursday night, and spend the night in Moorhead with my cousins. Today we got up and are headed for Minneapolis. Mike took Thursday night off work so we could head out and with Good Friday next week, I would normally have Thursday off, But my boss rocks and is letting me take Monday off instead, so we do not need to rush back as quick. We just have to make it back for Mike to go to work Monday night at 6. Hopefully I will have some fun picture to post next week.
4/08/2011
Fixed
Well we got the Versa fixed!! For free!!! Which makes it even better. The mechanic in Williston was correct, the front wheel bearings were both shot. They were both replaced on Tuesday and I drove the car back on Wednesday.
Last weekend was a blast. We drove to Bismarck and dropped the car off on Friday. Then ate at Erberts and Gerburts, which was super tasty. We then took Cora on a walk and headed to Sara and Adams. Their house is awesome, I loved her kitchen. We chatted for a while, watched on TV and then let the dogs meet. Sara and Adam have a weimaraner, and were babysitting a 105 pound yellow lab and a smaller black lab mix. All 4 dogs got along great. It was so nice hat they have a fenced in back yard where we could just let them run run run. After the dogs were pooped we went to Famous Daves for dinner and walked around Scheels, where we got Cora a Chuck-it. Saturday we went to Sam's Club, Target, and to lunch before packing up and heading out.
When we got back to Grandmas on Sunday we found there was more water in her basement. And it had started coming into our bedroom. I feel so horrible for grandma because she is really freaking out over it. We have been placing towels where the water comes in in our room and changing them every 3-5 hours. We hope the pray the water stops soon.
This week had been OK. Monday we both worked. Tuesday morning Mike dropped me off at work and then I headed to Bismarck for work. The conference I went to was interesting but boring at points. The hotel we stayed in was quiet and I got a goods night sleep so that was awesome. Plus I got the Versa back running super! Tuesday night we went for a walk...the pictures from it are above.
have a great week
Last weekend was a blast. We drove to Bismarck and dropped the car off on Friday. Then ate at Erberts and Gerburts, which was super tasty. We then took Cora on a walk and headed to Sara and Adams. Their house is awesome, I loved her kitchen. We chatted for a while, watched on TV and then let the dogs meet. Sara and Adam have a weimaraner, and were babysitting a 105 pound yellow lab and a smaller black lab mix. All 4 dogs got along great. It was so nice hat they have a fenced in back yard where we could just let them run run run. After the dogs were pooped we went to Famous Daves for dinner and walked around Scheels, where we got Cora a Chuck-it. Saturday we went to Sam's Club, Target, and to lunch before packing up and heading out.
When we got back to Grandmas on Sunday we found there was more water in her basement. And it had started coming into our bedroom. I feel so horrible for grandma because she is really freaking out over it. We have been placing towels where the water comes in in our room and changing them every 3-5 hours. We hope the pray the water stops soon.
have a great week
4/01/2011
Hope for the Versa
This has been a great week. This past weekend Mike worked and I scrap booked. I love getting crafty! We are searching for a new church so I went to the Methodist Church in town on Sunday. and then took Cora for a walk around Spring Lake Park, she loves the snow so much, she is not going to know what to do this summer without it.
Monday and Tuesday I got out of the office and did some traffic counting for an intersection in town. It was nice to be working outside of the office, I can not wait until summer and the construction season comes. Mike seems to be likes his new job too. He has started to do more and enjoys the people he works with. We are still trying to get the sleep schedule worked out for him.
Today we are leaving to head to Bismarck for the weekend. That is where the closest Nissan Dealership is, 266 miles and 4 hours away, ugh. So when Mike gets off work we will drive both the Versa and Veracruz to Bismarck. We have a appointment at 1:30 to drop the car off. The mechanic in town still has not called us back since last Friday. I am super excited to see out friends Sara and Adam who live in Bismarck!! They both work for the DOT too! We are going to spend the night at their home. And then drive the Veracruz home, if the Versa is not done yet we will one car it for a while. I will be in Bismarck Tuesday and Wednesday for work, so hopefully it will be fixed before Wednesday and I can drive it home. I hope they can find out what is wrong.. fingers crossed
Hope everyone has a great week.
Not much else is new with us.
Monday and Tuesday I got out of the office and did some traffic counting for an intersection in town. It was nice to be working outside of the office, I can not wait until summer and the construction season comes. Mike seems to be likes his new job too. He has started to do more and enjoys the people he works with. We are still trying to get the sleep schedule worked out for him.
Today we are leaving to head to Bismarck for the weekend. That is where the closest Nissan Dealership is, 266 miles and 4 hours away, ugh. So when Mike gets off work we will drive both the Versa and Veracruz to Bismarck. We have a appointment at 1:30 to drop the car off. The mechanic in town still has not called us back since last Friday. I am super excited to see out friends Sara and Adam who live in Bismarck!! They both work for the DOT too! We are going to spend the night at their home. And then drive the Veracruz home, if the Versa is not done yet we will one car it for a while. I will be in Bismarck Tuesday and Wednesday for work, so hopefully it will be fixed before Wednesday and I can drive it home. I hope they can find out what is wrong.. fingers crossed
Hope everyone has a great week.
Not much else is new with us.
3/25/2011
Small Town Big Living
Not sure if this new name is going to stick but we shall see. Live in North Dakota seems like a small town but with all the oil business in this tiny town is feel like everyone is trying to "Live Big."
Mike and I had the day off morning off together today so we spent in sleeping in! Then we made some lovely French Toast for Breakfast, took Cora on a walk around Spring Lake Park, and let her chase the ball in the Dog park. I love having the Dog Park close by where she can be off the leash, running free. Then we went "Down Town" Haha. We went in search of slippers for me and went in pretty much every store. JC Pennies did not have any that were my size and after a long search we found some slip on shoes at Maurice's that will work for now. We made an "Alaska" dinner of Halibut, peas and rice. And then Mike left for work.
Yesterday we went and checked out a couple of gyms in the town. I found on I like that has yoga classes, spinning glasses and weights/cardio equipment. But we have to decide if we want to get a membership now or wait until the fall, since I know I will be working a ton of hours this summer. Mike also hooked up our big TV down in our room so we can watch Netflix and he can play his video games.
In other news we are down to one car right now :( When Dad and Mike drove the Al-Can the had a slight mishaps and the Versa ended up with a lot of snow in the engine and some other issues, I guess is make s really loud sound that increases with speed. We took it to a local mechanic on Monday and picked it up today with no news really. The mechanic "thinks" it is the Hub Bearing, but can not guarantee that is the problem and is not even sure what side it is on. My dad does not think it is the Hub Bearing and thinks that something is just bent some wear from the impact of the snow. The Mechanic said we can drive it in town but does not suggest taking a road trip in it. The closest Nissan dealership is 125 miles away. So we do not know what to do.
That is all that is going one here... I will leave you with the picture of Mike and I the night I got to ND...
Mike and I had the day off morning off together today so we spent in sleeping in! Then we made some lovely French Toast for Breakfast, took Cora on a walk around Spring Lake Park, and let her chase the ball in the Dog park. I love having the Dog Park close by where she can be off the leash, running free. Then we went "Down Town" Haha. We went in search of slippers for me and went in pretty much every store. JC Pennies did not have any that were my size and after a long search we found some slip on shoes at Maurice's that will work for now. We made an "Alaska" dinner of Halibut, peas and rice. And then Mike left for work.
Yesterday we went and checked out a couple of gyms in the town. I found on I like that has yoga classes, spinning glasses and weights/cardio equipment. But we have to decide if we want to get a membership now or wait until the fall, since I know I will be working a ton of hours this summer. Mike also hooked up our big TV down in our room so we can watch Netflix and he can play his video games.
In other news we are down to one car right now :( When Dad and Mike drove the Al-Can the had a slight mishaps and the Versa ended up with a lot of snow in the engine and some other issues, I guess is make s really loud sound that increases with speed. We took it to a local mechanic on Monday and picked it up today with no news really. The mechanic "thinks" it is the Hub Bearing, but can not guarantee that is the problem and is not even sure what side it is on. My dad does not think it is the Hub Bearing and thinks that something is just bent some wear from the impact of the snow. The Mechanic said we can drive it in town but does not suggest taking a road trip in it. The closest Nissan dealership is 125 miles away. So we do not know what to do.
That is all that is going one here... I will leave you with the picture of Mike and I the night I got to ND...
3/22/2011
Welcome to North Dakota
Well we made it to ND, a while ago actually. I started work this past Monday (yesterday) and Mike started 2 weeks ago. We are both liking our jobs so far. It has been an adjustment but I had a great trip down the Al-Can and in Minnesota. The pets did great for the car ride. We are currently bunking in Grandmas basement with Mikes Uncle Mike. Cora is with us in ND and Java is at my parents house (thanks mom and dad) keeping Willow company. We have called a few places about rent.... but they are not taking more people on the waiting list or want $1,000 for a efficiency apartment... I do not think so. We will be saving our pennies and looking at houses in a couple of months. Currently we are in the middle of a March Blizzard... welcome spring haha.
I will post some picture later.
My new work schedule in Monday though Thursday, 10 hour days. Then I have Fridays off for a 3 day weekend! So I am thinking about doing weekly posts on Fridays. We will see how that works... Ta Ta for now.
P.S. New blog title coming soon, maybe Friday...
I will post some picture later.
My new work schedule in Monday though Thursday, 10 hour days. Then I have Fridays off for a 3 day weekend! So I am thinking about doing weekly posts on Fridays. We will see how that works... Ta Ta for now.
P.S. New blog title coming soon, maybe Friday...
2/20/2011
Packing Packing and some fun
Mike and I have been spending this weekend packing, packing and packing. You can only take so much packing before you head implodes. After about 2-3 hours you stand there looking at the organized chaos you have created and have no idea where to go next. This weekend we completed the guest room, it is 100% packed! (except for a few big pictures.) We have about 90% of our close packed. The kitchen... well we have 3 smallish boxes packed. And need to find more boxes... or buy some.
I am going to get on a soap box here and say why in the h*ll are "moving" boxes so darn expensive. Everywhere we go we ask if they have boxes and all the stores have said that they either do not have any "free" boxes or that we can buy moving boxes. Sorry I do not believe that they do not have any boxes. I know for a fact they recycle a lot of boxes everyday. And second why are the boxes they sell $3-$5 a freaking box. Really ugh.... stepping of the soap box.
Friday night was awesome. We had bought a wine making experience a while ago on Groupon. So we went and tasted wine for about 2 hours ... amazing! Then we helped mix a wine, a Luna Biana Chardonnay Wine. It will not be ready to bottle for 8 weeks. We will not be here so some friends have volunteered to bottle it for us. And then ship it or bring it to us later.
This weekend we also drove out to Eagle River Nature center for some fun. We went snow shoeing with Cora of course. She was so much fun to watch bounce in the snow. I have some pictures but have been having some... technical difficulties posting them. We also went out to lunch yesterday and had some yummy Mexican food.
Sunday we had church and taught our k-1st-2nd graders. They are so darn cute. I got their addresses and promised to send them cards from North Dakota. Then we dropped of our recycling. And packed for a couple hours... got to the Chaos phase and took Cora for a 2 hours walk. Then packed some more. We watched the "new" Karate Kid on netflix... not 1/2 as good as the first one if you ask me.... but yeah.
Tomorrow my work is closed...but we have a submittal on Tuesday and I have to finish the "package" as much as I can tomorrow so we can submit early on Tuesday. I also have a physical type this for my new job. Tomorrow night I think we are going to go to Simon and Seafort's for happy hour to use up our remaining gift card. Then pack pack and more packing.
My dad is flying up on Wednesday and then Mike and him are leaving in a Uhaul on Friday. My mom and I will follow on the following Thursday. I will try to update more later...
I am going to get on a soap box here and say why in the h*ll are "moving" boxes so darn expensive. Everywhere we go we ask if they have boxes and all the stores have said that they either do not have any "free" boxes or that we can buy moving boxes. Sorry I do not believe that they do not have any boxes. I know for a fact they recycle a lot of boxes everyday. And second why are the boxes they sell $3-$5 a freaking box. Really ugh.... stepping of the soap box.
Friday night was awesome. We had bought a wine making experience a while ago on Groupon. So we went and tasted wine for about 2 hours ... amazing! Then we helped mix a wine, a Luna Biana Chardonnay Wine. It will not be ready to bottle for 8 weeks. We will not be here so some friends have volunteered to bottle it for us. And then ship it or bring it to us later.
This weekend we also drove out to Eagle River Nature center for some fun. We went snow shoeing with Cora of course. She was so much fun to watch bounce in the snow. I have some pictures but have been having some... technical difficulties posting them. We also went out to lunch yesterday and had some yummy Mexican food.
Sunday we had church and taught our k-1st-2nd graders. They are so darn cute. I got their addresses and promised to send them cards from North Dakota. Then we dropped of our recycling. And packed for a couple hours... got to the Chaos phase and took Cora for a 2 hours walk. Then packed some more. We watched the "new" Karate Kid on netflix... not 1/2 as good as the first one if you ask me.... but yeah.
Tomorrow my work is closed...but we have a submittal on Tuesday and I have to finish the "package" as much as I can tomorrow so we can submit early on Tuesday. I also have a physical type this for my new job. Tomorrow night I think we are going to go to Simon and Seafort's for happy hour to use up our remaining gift card. Then pack pack and more packing.
My dad is flying up on Wednesday and then Mike and him are leaving in a Uhaul on Friday. My mom and I will follow on the following Thursday. I will try to update more later...
2/04/2011
Happy Birthday Mike
Happy 25th Birthday Mike!
I am so so glad that I have been married to you for 2.5 years!
Have celebrated 9 Birthdays with you and we have many more to come.
Tonight we are going out to dinner at the Snow Goose, and Mike will trying out some new beers. I will be hoping there is cream soda... because I LOVE cream soda. Not to much is new up here in Alaska... at least that I can share with you yet. Cora is doing really well. She is super calm, as long as she gets her walks. She is also eating much much better, there are still times where she seems un-hunry but most times she eventually eats all her food. I have been cooking lately, last night we made Halibut a la Barigoule from Martha Stewart (http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/halibut-a-la-barigoule) It was so yummy with some white wine from Denali Winery!
I will post some pictures tomorrow
I am so so glad that I have been married to you for 2.5 years!
Have celebrated 9 Birthdays with you and we have many more to come.
Tonight we are going out to dinner at the Snow Goose, and Mike will trying out some new beers. I will be hoping there is cream soda... because I LOVE cream soda. Not to much is new up here in Alaska... at least that I can share with you yet. Cora is doing really well. She is super calm, as long as she gets her walks. She is also eating much much better, there are still times where she seems un-hunry but most times she eventually eats all her food. I have been cooking lately, last night we made Halibut a la Barigoule from Martha Stewart (http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/halibut-a-la-barigoule) It was so yummy with some white wine from Denali Winery!
I will post some pictures tomorrow
1/26/2011
Settling in
Life in Alaska has gotten kinda crazy, sorry I have not posted in a while.
Cora is settling in with us quite well. She has been with us for almost a week now. She is getting much better at walking and not pulling on the leash. She gets walks at least 3 times a day! We left her alone on Saturday night, when we went to a church dinner. She tore up her blanket in the kennel so when left alone she no longer gets a blanket. Cora leaves the blanket alone at night when we are sleeping, so she has something comfy to sleep on. We also left her alone for a few hours on Monday... she decided to chew on the crate... so we are going to have to do some work there. Java and Cora are doing better with each other. Java some times tolerates Cora, even rubs on her to see if she can feed her, haha. We has some problems with getting Cora to eat on Friday and Saturday, but she has eaten most of her food since so we were excited. She is an amazing dog, as long as she gets her walks she is totally relaxed!
Cora is settling in with us quite well. She has been with us for almost a week now. She is getting much better at walking and not pulling on the leash. She gets walks at least 3 times a day! We left her alone on Saturday night, when we went to a church dinner. She tore up her blanket in the kennel so when left alone she no longer gets a blanket. Cora leaves the blanket alone at night when we are sleeping, so she has something comfy to sleep on. We also left her alone for a few hours on Monday... she decided to chew on the crate... so we are going to have to do some work there. Java and Cora are doing better with each other. Java some times tolerates Cora, even rubs on her to see if she can feed her, haha. We has some problems with getting Cora to eat on Friday and Saturday, but she has eaten most of her food since so we were excited. She is an amazing dog, as long as she gets her walks she is totally relaxed!
1/17/2011
I am in Love...
With Cora. She is the so sweet.Yesterday I took her on a walk she did great passing other people, bikes and skiers. She did OK passing other dogs. Her and Java met for a while Java is a little leery and Cora just wants to play. Cora did great listening to us. Best of all she did amazing with Jacob around. He is 21 months old and was running back and forth across our 1st floor, Cora just laid down and watched him! Awesome!! Samantha took some pictures of me, Cora and Jacob. How cute!
After Mike went to work and Samantha and Jacob left I had some work to do. I sat on the floor and spread my papers out and Cora laid down and fell asleep. She is AMAZING!! I can't wait until Thursday.
1/12/2011
We are Adopting
After a long time thinking about it Mike and I have decide to a Adopt a Dog. We went to an Adoption Fair at Petco on Saturday and saw a bunch of dogs. Mike we were kinda focused on the puppies but after talking we decided a dog would be better. We looked at an adoption web page and Cora came up. I remembered seeing her at the event Saturday. Mike contacted the agency and we went to meet her last night. She is an absolute Doll. High energy yes, but very sweet. We hung out at her Fosters house and then took her on a short walk. She actually was listening to me, better then Mike. We are filing the paper work today and seeing her tonight. Then I plan on picking her up on Sunday after church, walking her and introducing her to Java and our home... ( I am not sure what Java is going to think.) If all goes well we will adopt her full time when Mike gets off of work on the 20th. We already have a vet appointment set up on the 21st to get her checked out.... we are already in love...
Here is what the webpage said about her:
Meet Cora! She is a 1.5 year old Husky mix. This girl only stops moving when she lays down! She took a couple of days to warm up (she was shy and a bit nervous at first), but is very sweet now that she is getting more comfortable. She is very high energy, loves a lot of play and to go for a long daily walk or two. She is doing very well with the cat, and excellent with the neighbors three female dogs. She likes playing with her rope and ball, and knows all of her basic commands. She walks very well on a leash if not allowed to charge ahead. She is submissive and very well behaved but still an independent thinker. She's sleeping in a crate at night and rides well in the car around town. This girl is a gem!
Meet Cora! She is a 1.5 year old Husky mix. This girl only stops moving when she lays down! She took a couple of days to warm up (she was shy and a bit nervous at first), but is very sweet now that she is getting more comfortable. She is very high energy, loves a lot of play and to go for a long daily walk or two. She is doing very well with the cat, and excellent with the neighbors three female dogs. She likes playing with her rope and ball, and knows all of her basic commands. She walks very well on a leash if not allowed to charge ahead. She is submissive and very well behaved but still an independent thinker. She's sleeping in a crate at night and rides well in the car around town. This girl is a gem!
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