Just an update

Wow, you wouldn't think blogging was so hard, but I can't seem to do it on a regular basis. Let's see what has been going on? Our trip to Mammoth was awesome. Andrew was a little under, ok maybe a lot, under the weather and it snowed, so we were able to have a much needed weekend doing nothing. On Sunday we went on a beautiful hike near Lake Lindy (I think) and were able to sight see a little bit. We didn't get to see Devils Post Pile because of the snow and the recently discovered plane of Steve Fossett. Lille loved the snow. I think she thought we had it done just for her. She ran around like a lunatic. I guess we know someone is ready for winter!



The fall leaves are in full change right now and it is absolutely
beautiful every where you go. We spend the evenings driving around and enjoying the beauty of Lake Tahoe, corny I know, but fun.





We spent last weekend up in Apple Hill. This is an area near Placerville, about an hour and a half form here. It is an area where there are dozens of Apple Orchards and you can drive around to each one, pick apples, feast on apple dumpling, pies and even pick your own pumpkins in the local pumpkin patches. I decided to find the most retarded pumpkin and take it home. After all, retarded pumpkins need a home too.


We went with our good friends Josh, Jacie and their precious little boy Mason. The area is beautiful, and it was a great way to spend the day. Good friends, good food and good beer.



Andrew and I have also been spending the weekend harvesting firewood. He found out that for $20 you can get a permit to harvest your own wood. Needless to say, that is what we are doing. It is a lot of fun, and a lot of work. Who knew hauling giant logs from the forest to the truck was so hard. Yep, that's my job. I have to load the 1920's, gullopy of a wheel barrel we have (it came with the house) and bushwhack back to the truck after he chops the tree in pieces with his chain saw. We take the wood home, then he chops it to pieces with the ax, then I have to stack it in neat piles next to the house. We can't drive by a single tree anymore without him pointing out how great it would be for our collection! Ah, what a funny man. We will spend the next two weekends doing the same thing, as collection season ends on the 31st of October. Did I mention that he love to build fires in our fireplace. It doesn't matter if it is 65 degrees out side, he will build a fire, open all of the windows and heat the house. I think he would have made a great cave man :).


Not only is Andrew on a firewood kick, he is also on a building kick. I can't seem to get him out of the garage. He loves to build things, and he is constantly doing so now that he has a place to work. We have a two car garage, but I am convinced that only one car, if any will live there this winter. You may ask what does he build, well let me tell you. So far he has built a dog bowl box for Lille. It is a box that holds her food and her bowls go on top of it. It is white with brown dog prints on it. Let me tell you how cute he was at 7:00am on Saturday painting paw prints on a wooden box for his little girl, super cute. He built me a desk for my office, and he plans to add on an L piece to give me more space, he is now building a Cat Condo, jungle gym type think out of a real tree for the cats. He is also building a surprise something that I am not allowed to see. He is very resourceful too. The neighbors are building a house and he asked the guy if he could have the wood from the scrap pile, and he said yes. Wow, endless wood for building and firewood for fires. What more could a man want.

I guess that is it for now.

Hello

I know it has been a while since I posted anything, so I thought I would update everyone on what is going on. Things here have been very busy. We are working hard, and getting ready for the move. My last day at work is August 22 so we plan to head to Tahoe around the 26th or 27th. Andrew's first day of work is September 2nd, so give him a call and tell him good luck. He is going to be great, but he is still a little nervous. We have been looking at places to rent in Tahoe, and the good news is there is plenty of availability. So we should be able to find something that will work for us. The most exciting thing is that Andrew has promised me a back yard!!!! This means I can have flowers and a garden, even better, Lille will have a place to play.

My scooter has been out of commission for a little while. The repair place is sending me a new part. It is a problem with the petcock valve. I guess the part allows gas to flow from the gas tank to the carburetor. Currently it is stuck in the shut off position, so no gas is flowing. Bummer. Hopefully it will be fixed by next week. I had to put gas in my car, and I almost cried. I miss my $6 full scooter.

Other than that things are great.

Hope you wrote our address in pencil!

BECAUSE WE ARE MOVING AGAIN!!!! Back to Lake Tahoe. Andrew got a promotion, and we will be relocating at the end of August early September. It has been over four years since we have been there, and now we are going back for the long haul. We are hoping that this move will be at least a five year stay, not the typical 2 year stint. We are very excited for the change, and can't wait to see some old friends. We will keep you updated.

I GOT MY SCOOTER!!!

I took a half day of work today and Andrew took me down to Salt Lake City. While we were down there we bought me a pink scooter!!! It is not a name brand, it's a Zingo. She is a 4 cylinder, 150 cc pink masterpiece. So far, so good. I rode it to the softball game in my ultra cool pink riding jacket and helmet. And trust me when I say, I don't think anyone will overlook me while riding down the road on what looks like a flying pepto bismol bottle dressed like Barney's girlfriend :) I love my scooter it is so fun! Bad news is that I had to fill the tank.......it cost me....$5.67 for PREMIUM!!! $$$$$$$ I see the savings already. Andrew has already tweaked my air intake to get help get more horse power. Gotta love a man who knows how to fix my toys. He also said he was going to "pimp" my scooter and make it super unique. Andrew couldn't stand himself and had to take the pink rocket for a ride, but trust me he doesn't look as cool as I do on a Pink Scooter. I can't wait for work tomorrow, well not work, but the ride to work.

Please Pray for Joe

A friend of Andrew's was in a very bad car accident last night. He made it through a long and intense surgery, but is still in a coma and non responsive. He needs all the prayers he can get. Joe is a wonderful father of two and has been a great friend to Andrew. For anyone who was at the wedding, he is the friend that came down with our best man Jason. Please Please Please keep him in your prayers. He needs all the support he can get. I will keep you all updated.

Vegas/Wyoming Vacation

We recently returned from our much needed vacation. Andrew and I had a great time. We started out in Vegas for a few days with Cyndi and Scott (Andrew's sister and her husband). It was a blast. We gambled, ate well and drank. Did you expect more? While in Vegas we were able to stop in and see an old friend, Rodger. He has been working in Vegas for about a year. I haven't seen him since our wedding, so it was very nice to see a friendly face. By the way, I got a new job. I am now a Hooters girl! Just kidding, but I look great huh.

After Vegas, we headed home to pick up the Lille and head off to Wyoming. The day we drove there it was snowing!! Yes, snowing in mid May! Not what we had expected, but we were going to wing it. Instead of a hotel, we decided to try VRBO. We ended up renting this great cabin on the Wind River, in Dubois Wyoming.

The weather wasn't as great as it could have been, but the vacation was very very relaxing. We hiked, fished, tracked wildlife, bbq'd and just hung out. Lille had a great time. We would let her out on the deck, and she would just lay in the sun and chew on sticks. One of her favorite things was to run to the river and get muddy. She also liked chasing deer. Man she can run. I think she is the fastest dog on the planet.

With all that said, it was absolutely perfect!

Just Because

I will have to say that I am a huge fan of just because gifts. Last night I received a beautiful aquamarine (my birthstone) necklace from Andrew. It has several stones and it is called "along the way." There was no special occasion, he got it for me because he saw it and thought it would look great on me. I never splurge on nice things for myself, so he wanted to get me something nice to show his appreciation and love for me. So remember this, don't wait until a special occasion or a holiday to show some one you love how much you care about them. Do it daily. Don't wait, you never know when that special someone could be lost. Why wait until it is to late. Tell someone you love them now. "There is no time like the present"


Here are some fun facts about Aquamarine:


Aquamarine (along with bloodstone) is the birthstone associated with March. It is also the gemstone for the 19th Anniversary.
People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine could magically overcome the effects of poison.
Ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would ensure a safe voyage, and guarantee a safe return; they often slept with the stones under their pillow to ensure sound sleep. They believed the siren’s (mermaid) fish-like lower body was made of aquamarine.

Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Good feelings. Feelings which are based on mutuality and which prove their worth in lasting relationships. The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal colour, because it is the colour of the sky. However, aquamarine blue is also the colour of water with its life-giving force. And aquamarine really does seem to have captured the lucid blue of the oceans. No wonder, when you consider that according to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea). It is said that its strengths are developed to their best advantage when it is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight. However, it is surely better still to wear aquamarine, since according to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain. An ideal gem, not only for loving and married couples.

Getting up to speed

Here is the quick of it. Andrew and I met in Tahoe, fell in love, moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina, married, moved to Park City. That's us in a nutshell. We have been living in Park City Utah for about 18 months and we have a beautiful family. Ok, so it isn't the typical family like most people think of, but our four legged loves will do for now. It's our family, and that's what matters.

We have Sammy, a three year old OCD Tabby cat. Cali, a three year old Black and White chunk of love. Last but not least, the most recent addition, Lille. Our mutt, who is on Prozac cause she loves us to much. We think she is a Labbe, a mix between a Labrador and a beagle. It's just a guess, we may never know for sure. But it sure is fun guessing.

Sharing, a lesson for everyone

A wise man once said,

"Life ends when you stop dreaming, hope ends when you stop believing, love ends when you stop caring, friendship ends when you stop sharing…so share this with whom ever you consider a friend."

Andrew and I share everything with each other, sodas, candy, dinner, laughs, hugs, kisses ever tears. We know we move around a lot and are very hard to keep up with. This is our attempt to stay in touch with our loved ones. Enjoy!