One year with "Stinky the Mom-biter!"

He has many names: Lightning, Stinky, Koala, Walla Bear, Wally, Ouch (as in "Ouch, stop biting me!"), and many others. Last Tuesday, we celebrated one year with our “new” little guy! Guess that means that he is no longer new :) We celebrated this weekend by taking him to see Dr. Getty for his checkup/shots. He was thrilled (ok, not really, but he WAS pretty nice and affectionate when we got him back home afterwards. 3 shots must have worn him down). He got to hiss at a little dog, too. He apparently doesn't like to be stared at by curious dogs while in his carrier in a strange place- who knew? He did really well, and though Dr. G said he’s overweight, he is otherwise healthy. Yay!! We’ll take it.

Here is a pic of the anniversary guy doing what he does best..coming up with new and clever ways to get into trouble. This one involved heights and chips. At least there was no bread destroyed this time. We've learned to keep that in the fridge!



We also had a busy weekend. After a trip to the vet, we attended a funeral on Saturday for the father of a friend of Dan’s since childhood (and a friend of mine since I met Dan). Later, we met Dan’s parents at Kenny’s (the old Fireside) for dinner. I’m pretty sure they gave me enough food there for 2-3 people. It was good tho! We then went home and took it easy, watching tv until bedtime. Our friend Doug’s b-day was Saturday, so when we texted him, he informed us that he was partying in the Dominican Republic. How cool!

Sunday, mom made chili and we watched the games. We’re looking forward to watching the Superbowl next weekend and predict Peyton and the Colts to bring another one home. I also did lots of laundry, but I am still not caught up. I did a ton of homework (reading), too. My professer felt the need to assign way too much reading this week. Next week- same thing, but add two papers and presentation in there as well. Sigh!

In other news:

* The bedroom is painted, waiting on new carpet and re-installation of trim. New tv is up!!

* Have purchased hardwood, which is piled up in boxes in the weight room, waiting to be installed in the hallway when time/schedules allow (things seem like they’re always pretty hectic around here).

* Trying to negotiate a trip to see the Florida fam!

* Tired of snow! It all melted last weekend, (it has been foggy for over a week from it), the ground got all mushy, then guess what? More snow Monday afternoon- yuck! It’s also freezing cold with a lot of wind to make it worse. I’m hoping to one day see that big, burning ball of fire in the sky. If I remember correctly, it’s called the sun.

Ciao!