I took Pepper in to finally get spayed. We've had her since Christmas, but have put it off. So, I take her in, talk to the vet, and he says "Is it ok if i cut her hair a little around her eyes? She can't really see." so I say sure. I get back and he says "You won't recognize her." She comes out and he has completely shaved her snout. It looks hideous. He said that he shaved one spot, and it looked funny, so shaved some more. You get the picture. Although you won't because I don't have one to post. But, poor thing. She is in pain, out of it, and her face looks ugly now. Luckily hair grows back or I would have to threaten the vet. Oh, and he says to me "You'll just be getting her hair cut soon anyway." I said, no. Do I really look like a person that would make my poodle look like a poodle? She is way cuter shaggy, so her hair better come in fast!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Summer fun
Emma hits the high jump.
Are you racing or modeling? Nattie doing the dash.
Pool fun
We've been busy, busy this summer. I got the girls in this free park play program. They go from 9-12 and play at a park, with workers that organize games, snacks, etc. I get to run errands, and do workouts which works out great. Then after that, there are free lunches for kids so i don't have to make lunch everyday. Gotta love that!
I also got Natalie into ballet for the summer for her birthday present. That is the only thing she has dreamed of doing. Emma has been going to a sports camp this week. It is from 8-5 but you can drop them off and pick them up whenever. She has been liking it a lot. The kids play with other kids in our new neighborhood and they play in our pool. It's nice for me because I can get a lot done with them not hounding me 24-7 and saying "I'm bored".
The Olympic trials came here and so we went down to the festival to check it out. The girls got to participate in a kids games. They had to do 4 events and get 4 stamps to get a prize. They did high jump, dash, standing long jump, and running long jump. It was pretty confusing and hot. All the festival was was businesses trying to get their names out, and you collecting a bunch of crap you don't need. We had to be there while it was going on, at least.
Our last adventures for the summer will be two weeks of swim lessons, and then hopefully a trip to San Francisco.
I love summer! I love it more when I have forced air in my home. Ahhh, the sweltering days of summer.
Natalie turns 4!
We celebrated Natalie's fourth birthday on the fifth of July. We were going to celebrate it at the lake, but the weather was not agreeing with us, so we decided to go to Armitage park. I had to work all day, but was able to get off an hour early so I could get things ready. We got there and were told that we were supposed to reserve the site, even though there was NO ONE else around, and we had a ton of people coming. Adam's mom wanted to celebrate his brother Anthony's birthday too, since it was on the same day. So, we had a lot of people and it stressed me out.
We bbqed and opened presents and had cake. We also played a rousing game of bocce ball. It was a good birthday, and she had fun. Which is what matters. Happy Birthday, big girl!
We miss you, Alicia.
We came upon the year mark of Alicia, Adam's baby sister's death. She died July 3rd,07. We still miss her so much, and our hearts ache everytime we see the children she left behind. On the date this year, we went out to her grave site to talk to her and remember her life. It made us sad to remember the day she was buried, but we think about her life and celebrate that every day.
We will miss you until we see you again!
Races, races, and hiking.
Our before the Butte to Butte picture.
Brynne and I after the Steep Hill Chase.
The girls and their friends hiking Mt Pisga.
The girls and I on the Mountain.
Well, two down and 1 to go. I did the Steep Hill Chase on June 14 and kept up with Brynne (yeah me!). Because she kicked my butt, I did the race in 29:17. I was 3rd in my age group, but there were probably only 3 of us. The race consisted of bark trails, hard dirt, grass trails, and a steep, rooty hill to climb. It was fun!
Second was the Butte to Butte on July 4. I had to close at work the night before and didn't get home till 11pm, so I didn't get the rest I had hoped for. Started the run with two of my skinny, tiny friends, but they soon left me in the dust. I did mostly run up the hill. I walked towards the top,steepest part for a minute or so. I jogged the whole way, 6.2 miles, which was my only goal and I finished in 1hour and 7 min. Last year I finished in 1 hour and 15 min. so I was very happy with that. I felt like I was jogging so slow, and everyone kept passing me. I even had an older guy speed walking past me. That was tough. After I finished, i peed myself and wanted to puke. And I'm not embarrassed to admit to that, either. That is what hard core runners do (or mother's of three that have no control over their bowels). Next is the triathlon sprint. Pray for me...
Brynne was down during the week of the fourth, so we decided to hike Mt. Pisga. Adam luckily didn't have to be to work till noon, so he got Garrett, and I took the girls and Pepper and we attempted to hike to the top. It took us 40min. and we hadn't reached the top yet, so we just turned back around cause I had to get home so Adam could go to work. I think the girls were relieved because it was a pretty hard hike for them. On the way down there was a big snake laying across the path. That is pretty much my worst nightmare while hiking. The girls were worried for me and Emma kept saying "It's ok mom!" That cracked me up. It was fun!
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