Stark

Long story short: Stark got bit by a pit-bull that was tied up at my parent’s neighbors. Luckily the dog was tied up so Stark could get away. A few stitches, pain meds, antibiotics, and another vet bill later he is doing well. I was proud of myself because I removed the stitches! It wasn't as bad as putting Neosporin on the cuts the first few days. Anyway, Animal Control can't do anything about it because the dog was tied up. This is the same dog that has attacked another neighbor’s dog three times now. Such is life.

He's been milking it and getting alot of time on the couch. We are such suckers.

Home Again

It snowed a few times while we were in K Falls but Stark doesn't care what the weather is like outside, he still needs to run.

Chris and I are working at eating better, including homemade vs store bought. So we made a bunch of meals and froze them so he can have an easy dinner after school. We made veggie lasagna, my first lasagna and it was great! I "beefed" up some spaghetti sauce with some ground turkey and lots of veggies. And we made a pot roast too!  

It felt great to leave and feel like I was still making sure Chris had a good meal to eat. By the way, anyone have advice for cooking a Turkey? Just looking at what I was going to have to do to it was making me sick.

When I drive back to Seattle I leave EARLY on Thursdays. This is one of my favorite places along the drive and I get there just after sun rise. I had to stop to take a picture. 

Portland

A few weeks ago Chris' cousin was baptized in Portland. He took the train up and we were able to meet there on Saturday night. It was nice to not do the full 8 hour drive. It was even better to spend time with all our family. We ate good food, visited and hot tubed that night. The next day we spent the morning at a park with Erik and Sarah with our dogs. It was so fun to see them swim in the river and race each other. 

Don't worry Chris' eyes are on the road!

Don't forget about Stark!

Valentines Day

Chris lives down in Oregon while he is going to OIT and I am working up in Seattle. Last year he gave me a teddy bear that I sleep with. I thought I would make  him a fun pillow for him to sleep with until we are together again. 

Me proving that I really did make the pillow. Please excuse the hair and lack of makeup. I had just gotten back from a run. 

I had to go to work before I could sew up the hole that I put the stuffing into. The next morning I woke up to Stark throwing up because he was eating the batting. I had to resew it because he did put a few holes in it. 

Chris made us a really nice steak dinner with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Yum. 

Chris and I had a few days together last week and enjoyed every minute. I got in about 10pm on Saturday and we woke up to snow on Sunday morning. It kept snowing all day. It finally stopped late that night so we went for a walk!

Chris has a roommate named Joe. Joe had a girlfriend Desiree. She dumped him and we all had a party. I made this cake and was very proud of myself. I didn't think Chris understood just how great it was that it didn't break so I took pictures to brag and boost my confidence.

Christmas Spirit

I have been feeling the Christmas spirit early this year and I'm going to enjoy it. I can't decorate my home in all my favorite decorations so I'm decorating my blog. Yes, my Mother will disown me for "putting up" Christmas decor before Thanksgiving but I'm willing to risk it. Plus it has been snowing in Klamth Falls all week so I can say this is for Chris. : )

update

We're not dead, we're just not any fun. Chris is studying and or working EVERY minute he is awake. I'm back up in Washington to work for the next few months. I couldn't stay busy enough with just massage and couldn't find other work either and considering that we still have bills/tuition to pay we figured that I better follow the money. I've been busy working at Massage Envy in Issaquah and I'm bringing in the dough. As much as I miss Chris everyday I try to appreciate the extra time with family. He's already been able to visit once last weekend and will be back up for Thanksgiving. So although our situation sucks I do still have a lot I am greatful for.