Olympics, two tickets please

With the 2010 Winter Olympics being so close to us (Vancouver, BC), we thought we just HAD to go! Only problem...we got this idea a few years after the rest of the world. Way to go, I know!

By the time I got around to buying tickets, all the exciting events were sold out. I really wanted to see the figure skating, and Rob wanted to see anything that he didn't have to stand outside in the cold to see.

Skating (figure and speed) sold out long ago, but we were lucky enough to get some hockey tickets. I was a bit put off by the price of the tickets, but Rob reminded me that it's not going to be just any old hockey game, it's the Olympics and that is one more thing we can check off our list of 'cool things to do before we die'. True.

After hours of time online and on the phone with their customer support I finally got our tickets purchase and am really looking forward to going!

Go USA!!

Oh, wait...we're seeing Germany and Belarus...not sure who we'll be cheering for yet.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We all thought we'd do Thanksgiving dinner the best way there is: eating out!

I wasn't sure of the restaurants scene down here, so I made a few different reservations...still haven't narrowed down where we'll actually be heading, but wherever it is, it'll be yummy, I am sure.

And in true holiday fashion, I think we'll grab a movie tonight as well. I'm thinking Old Dogs or A Christmas Carol. Looks like it'll be a Disney holiday either way.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving...and being especially thankful, of course!

Off to warmer climes

Finally, we're off to Arizona for a long, sunny Thanksgiving weekend!

We are SO excited to see Tyler, Lindsay and Lyndon!

We're also looking forward to the warmer weather. Ty reported that it's supposed to hit 80* on Thanksgiving.

My capris and flip flops have been dying to make an appearance and we all know how much Rob loves his tank tops! ☺

I even picked up a Travel Scrabble, so you know we're all set!

13 days and counting

Yes, there is a countdown in progress!

To a birthday? No.

To a vacation? No.

To the end of an incredibly long quarter of school? Yes!!!!

I honestly don't think I've wanted a quarter to end as badly as I want this one to. Not because it's been particularly miserable or anything, I just really want a break from school!

Being gone until 10:30 every night for weeks upon weeks upon months can really take their toll on you! I am looking forward to being able to come home after work and just be.

Apparently I've been 'neglecting our family' as of late due to school. Yes, that is an actual quote from Rob. And the family he is referring to...him, and the pets. Yes, pets are family too, if you ask him. ☺

So yes, 13 more days of late night classes and weekend studying and I'll be off for a month to renew the bonds with my 'family'.

Can't wait.

My new specialty

My stitches are supposed to dissolve, but instead came loose/untied and they had been bothering me all weekend!

While I was at Target yesterday I picked up some manicure scissors and alcohol wipes with full intention of taking them out myself.

As soon as I got into my car I busted the goods out, along with my tweezers set I keep in my make up case. I proceeded to pull down my visor mirror, clean off my 'tools' and take out what stitches I could see.

I guess this was weird enough, because the man who pulled in next to me gave me the weirdest look. I think that I am ready to be a surgical intern...or at least on the cast of Grey's Anatomy, don't ya think? ☺

Not to worry, I didn't take them ALL out...just the loose ones that were bothering me. I am not completely stupid...I'd seen my Dad take out stitches before. That ought to count for some clinical hours, right? ☺

I have a post op appointment tomorrow to have things checked out and I am a little hesitant to reveal my parking lot 'procedure' to the Doc when he inquires about my missing stitches.

Hmm...how can I put a spin on that??

Good in the bad

Me and my bad teeth were lucky enough to have a surprise but necessary visit to an oral surgeon or two.

While it's easier for me to sit home in pain, being ornery and looking swollen, I decided that there are actually a good thing or two that come from the experience...

• I have awesome insurance that paid for all the visits
• I get to (or is it have to??) eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next day or two.
• Since I'm 'sick' the calories from the ice cream don't count, right?
• I have a job that is flexible and allows me to work from home
• I now have time to watch the last five episodes of Grey's Anatomy that my DVR has been saving for me
• Percocet!

So,the silver lining is turning out to be pretty nice. Back to the couch and my scoop of ice cream!

Non-stop weekend

We spent this last weekend in our home away from home, Portland. We took Rob's younger sister and cousin down there to celebrate her 18th birthday.

We did lots o' shopping. And I mean lots. Sure, I can shop with the best of them, but those two teenage girls sure WORE. US. OUT.

Rob says he got a taste of what it would be like for us to have girls, 'following them around the mall, opening his wallet every time he turned around' and he 'hopes for boys who like to stay home on the weekend and watch sports'. Ha!

There was a big figure skating competition going on in the mall's skating rink so Rob and I spent a good chunk of time resting/watching it while the girls ravaged the mall. The younger skaters was so cute! There was a little guy that did a pirate routine that I thought was adorable.

Nordie's had a New Moon party going on, so of course we had to stop by and blow a kiss or two to Edward and Jacob! Oh, and on that note...I can't wait to see New Moon this Friday!!!

In keeping with Portland tradition, we caught a late movie. I was bummed that there weren't a lot of kid friendly movies in the theaters, but luckily 2012 was age appropriate for them and, we all thought it turned out to be pretty good.

A short drive later and we were back home, just the two of us, loaded down with lots of new goods, full of tasty grub and ready for a three day long nap! We had such a great time with the girls, even though they made us we aren't that young anymore. ☺

A night of Science(fiction??)

Earlier this week Rob and I went to check out Bodies...The Exhibition. I was super excited to go, and Rob was a little icked out by the idea of it, but agreed to go anyways.

Since it's right up my field of study, I found the exhibit to be extremely interesting. Rob on the other hand, couldn't wait to get out of there! Since it was still fairly early in the evening, we thought we'd see a movie and grab a quick bite.

I figured since Rob had been such a good sport to tag along with me to see Bodies, I would give in and go see whatever movie he chose...which of course meant that it would be something I probably wouldn't choose on my own. ☺

He didn't let me down. He wanted to see The Fourth Kind. Going into it, I had no idea what it was supposed to be about, so I was completely on edge. It ended up not being as scary as I thought it would be, but it definitely isn't something I'll be seeing again! I am not completely sold on the idea that the story is true, but who am I to say?

Great day for a hike

We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather today so we thought we'd take advantage of that (as well as our extra hour, thanks daylight savings!) and explore some more of millions of the trails up by our house. We also managed to check out some real estate along the way. No winners though.

Along one of these trails we stumbled onto a great dog park. It had all of these goober-y, dog lover signs and we thought that this was the funniest.

Um, I think I'll pass on the licking!

After about four or five miles worth of hills we were all tired and ready to head back home. Poor Jackson's little legs couldn't carry him much further! I know it's not likely, but I hope we have a few more weekends with great weather like this.