latest going ons

Sorry its been awhile since I posted, I have been just too lazy to post. Isn't that sad? Of course I don't think anyone has been missing my posts sooo there ya go, haha! So we went to the beach in the beginning of September. It was bittersweet. I really enjoyed it but it brought back memories from the last time we were there with my dad. Good memories, don't get me wrong. I just wish he we was still here to enjoy the beach with us, he loved it so.

We arrived on Wednesday evening at the beach house. Driving from Charlotte took for-eva! 6 hours all on backroads, no major interstate to get us there, boo! However we saw some pretty country roads along the way. We took ms. leela with us to the beach and she just loved. Mike spent most of the time fishing, poor guy, he only got a couple of fish on the next to last day. He spoke with a few of the local fishermen and they said the best time for bluefish is in October. So we were there too early since it was only September. Early Friday morning my mom and Thumper arrived. She was exhausted from her drive, so she ate breakfast and took a nap. She joined us at the beach later. Saturday morning Eddie got there sans Agustinque. They decided last minute to stay home which kinda sucked since I was looking forward to everyone being down but maybe next time :) That night we had crab legs with clarified butter (thank you eddie for making that butter) and potato soup and fruit salad for dessert. Was stuffed on crab legs after that. That night we took a moonlit walk on the beach. Sunday we drove out to one of the lighthouses but got there too late so just drove back into town and ate dinner at Mosquitos before Eddie headed home. We actually made s'mores at the table, how cool. Monday we packed up and headed home. All in all a nice relaxing time but I was ready to come home.

I'm trying to remember the rest of the month but its all a blur. Work is good. Everyday is getting better, they are giving me more responsibilities. Still a lot to learn though. Being busy with animals all day defin makes the days go by fast! Mike's sister, brother-in-law and our niece came down on their way to Florida. It was nice to see them, I wish they could've stayed longer.

Right now we are gearing up for Argentina. We are leaving in a little less than a week. Its coming up real fast and I feel so unprepared. But I know once we get down there it'll be fine. I'm really looking forward to the trip. It'll be nice to see Mike's family and then go siteseeing around the country. I can't wait. I'll try to keep everyone updated of our goings on while we are down there. So I hope everyone else is doing good. I'm sorry for this rambling post, I'm having trouble gathering my thoughts right now, I think I'm getting sick (practically all my co-workers have the flu or had the flu). Here's some pics till next time. Cya soon! 

One of the many pier pics I took

Thumper pretending he is either a wookie or an ewok

 

My mom all tuckered out

 One of my fave pics of Mike and Leela

 Enjoying our crab dinner

 Trying to look cool, fail! haha!

 Eddie showing off his table s'mores

 Just before we left the beach, one last pic with my mum

 Me and baby Patricia (I bought her the tutu, b/c all girls should wear tutus heehee!)

agosto

Sorry nothing new to post. I spent most of the month setting up the house and organizing everything the way I want it. I was also looking for a job and was beginning to despair. Didn't think I would ever find anything then Banfield emailed me for a group interview. I was like okay whatever they aren't going to hire me because I have no qualifications as a veterinary assistant. The group interview was interesting to say the least. Asked us questions, filled out a questionnaire that had weird questions like What's your motto? Really? I don't know. Then a couple days later they called me for one on one interview. I was like wow! This may be going somewhere. Well I aced the one on one and they hired me on the spot. Started on Monday. They just throw you right in there, had me running bloodwork my first hour. Reading fecals two hours later. By Wednesday I was holding animals and shadowing people into the rooms. I have orientation in two weeks and tons of stuff to learn and memorize. I'm really excited and quite enjoying it. If all goes well in the spring I'll enroll in San Juan College and start working towards my Veterinary Technician certificate and possibly degree. Who would've thunk moving to Charlotte would bring about a complete work change. A change that I'm very excited about it.

As far as travel we are going to the beach next week, can't wait. The whole family will be down on the weekend its going to be so fun. The next trip after that is Argentina in November. So stay tuned...

month of travel

So July was a very busy month for us. I never flew so much in my life! The first weekend of July we decided to get away just the two of us and flew to Miami. We have a good friend who let us crash at her apartment for the weekend. We just took it easy didn't have much of an agenda.

Saturday we went to the beach and hung out with some new friends.

Sunday we drove down to Key West. Boy let me tell you, it was soo hot! I've never been that hot in my life. I had sweat rolling down my back and my underwear was soaked (I know TMI but that's how bad it was).

But it was nice and I'm glad we went.

Two weeks later we had our assembly in Winston-Salem. It was very refreshing and much needed spiritual encouragement. I especially liked the audio drama on Friday and the symposium on Sunday. I need to get my notes out and go over the information to keep it fresh in my memory.

Wednesday following the assembly we flew out to Las Vegas for our annual family get together. Always a good time to be had :) That night we went to the Venetian and saw Rita Rudner. She was very funny. Thursday Mike hung out with the boys and I was with my aunt Nancy. It was nice to just chill. Friday we were tourists and went to the Pawn Stars pawn shop near the strip. We had to actually wait in line to go in the store.

I didn't think it would be that popular. But twas fun and we saw one of the "stars" from the show, Rick. I didn't think to take a picture of him, oh well. We also had foot massages in Chinatown.

I could tell Eddie and my mom got really good massages, my guy was like yah whatever. Oh well $20 down the drain :p After that we went to our fave bar in Vegas at the Venetian. I don't know what it is but we love that place.

The bartender made me a drink called a chocolate cake, not a shot but a drink. It tasted just like chocolate batter it was sooo good. After that we went home and bummed around the house till about 8pm and went to the yard house. I had been dying to go there ever since I saw pics of my cousins there, I was so envious.
(you may notice Mike isn't in the pic, that's because I couldn't wake him up from his nap :)
So I got my 1/2 yard beer, delish! Saturday we went hiking at Mt. Zion National Park. It was really pretty, I wish we had more time.

Sunday it was family day and Monique made her famous nachos. Stuffed my self silly on those nachos. I've already requested her to make them when we go to the beach next month ;)

So though Vegas would be our last trip but then on Sunday July 31st Mike's sister called and said she was in labor. So we flew up to PA to be with her, of course we arrived after the baby was born, darn those delays! She is adorable! 7 lbs 2 oz, Patricia Myrnalucia.

So we arrived home yesterday and I am ready to stay put till we go to the beach. So that was our busy month of July. I wonder what the rest of the year holds?

funny or die

So I was on LOLcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats (yes I am a crazy cat person) and this video was on there and it was just too funny not post. Its from funny or die and it was very funny. Enjoy ladies!

Hot Dudes with Kittens from Sam Trammell

p.s. and yes that's Matt Dallas from Kyle XY at the end. I <3 him and his forehead acting abilities haha!

recent going ons

So let's see what has been going on the past few months. Moving like a madwoman. So glad that is finally behind us. Sorting, cleaning, packing, unpacking, more cleaning, arghhh!!! Just to give you an idea here's a pic from the yard sale we had (and this is just a small portion of our stuff, there was more inside that sold too)

We bought a house (see previous post). Went to an awesome party at Nat's. Here's the best pic of me and amby

Most recently we were in the husband's old stomping grounds, Easton PA. We went up for his sister's baby shower. She's now 7 months along. Hitting the homestretch. Some pics from our trip

(for the record it was raining hence my large bouffant hair)

Mike and his sister :)
So that's about all we have been up to. But in the next several months we have some trips planned. Probably going to Miami in a couple weeks, then we have the assembly mid-July, right after that we are off to Vegas to visit with the fam. September we are going to the beach for a few days. Then the big trip will be in November when we go to Argentina. So going to be busy the next several months. I'll keep you all posted.

our home

So I'm finally putting up pictures of our home. I don't have pictures of all the rooms but this will give you a good idea. First a picture of the house itself


and the back

living room

breakfast nook w/out table

our kitchen w/new countertops:)

bad picture of dining area, sorry :(

and our backyard

On the second floor is the master bedroom, 2 guestrooms and a bonus room. I don't have any pictures of upstairs maybe another time or you can just come down and visit us too.
Ya'll come back, ya here!

snl

So I don't watch much snl these days because I just don't find it that funny. But this past saturday I was up late and decided to watch. Most of it was mediocre but this clip had me rolling.



I've been cracking up over it since Saturday. I'll just start laughing to myself. So decided to share this with everyone else so you can laugh too. Have a good Monday :)