Week 15

Welcome back and happy Tuesday. Of course it's still mostly about puppy goodness around here. Thankfully this coming week will be all sunny and warm which helps us be able to take her outside and burn energy off.  Last week we weren't as lucky in that way. We also got some sad but expected news so we're ready for this newer brighter week ahead.

Here are last week's pictures:

Day 99- Monday, 4/8/24

This was a fun way to start the week even if we didn't get to see the full eclipse in our area.  It was still cool to see the partial and follow how it changed over time.  The middle picture was my view through the glasses I had and later it was fun to watch the news and see how those in the full eclipse locations experienced it with the darkness and all.  Not much darkness where we were--no more than on a cloudy day but with no clouds.

Day 100- Tuesday, 4/9/24

Usually I work from home on Tuesdays but I had in-lab work that had to get done today.  At least the drive with the sunrise and Tule (low lying) fog was pretty.  Coming home I was impressed at how quickly all our plants out front came into bloom all at once. It sure looks like spring but we're expecting another a cold front moving in so it won't be pleasant out for much longer.

Day 101- Wednesday, 4/10/24

Wednesday at work we were using the microscope to count Babesia parasites in red blood cells on smears we made and stained yesterday.  After that I was happy to get out on this beautiful day and during my walk to another building I found this cute duck pair enjoying the grass in the shade.  Back at home we settled down for the evening to watch Survivor together.

Day 102- Thursday, 4/11/24

Me trying to keep this girl busy.  When she gets bored she looks for trouble and become destructive.  Thankfully she was happy to help me break down boxes in the garage and then after that it was still nice enough to play in the yard.  Unfortunately the wind is picking up and blowing in a storm so it will be a cold and wet for the next couple days.

Day 103- Friday, 4/12/24

TGIF!  Yesterday I was able to sneak out for haircut and color refresh.  The stylist blew my hair out which is something I never do anymore so I wore it that way today.  Also notice that I have a fall sweater back on because it's super cold out there.  No rain yet but nasty, cold wind and lots of clouds.  Rusty took advantage of my body warmth when I got home.  Sadly, today, we also got the news that John's dad, Richard, passed away.  He's not been well for awhile so we knew it was coming but that doesn't make it any easier.  I found these old pictures of him with John and the boys at their place in Oregon.  Rest in peace Richard Packham (9/21/1933 - 4/12/2024).

Day 104- Saturday, 4/13/24

It POURED rain ALL day and was another super cold one.  My heater has been working overtime.  Bailey is itching to go back outside because she hasn't been able to for a couple days now but at least she has a few new toys to help keep her busy.  She love this football that Tyler gave John for his birthday.  Later we watched this great true story movie that I've been wanting to see but waiting for the streaming price to drop.  It still wasn't free but at least low enough and didn't disappoint.

Day 105- Sunday, 4/14/24

Rusty likes to enjoy morning coffee with me in seclusion away from the puppy.  This his time to have me to himself and I'm good with that.  Yay for no more rain and some nice sunshine.  Once it dried out in the afternoon I was able to let Bailey enjoy the yard again.  Later Tyler was over for Sunday dinner and finally Bailey has completely warmed up to him so now I've been able to get a picture of each of our boys holding her.  She's getting so big and currently working on the command "down" as well as leash training.

That's all. Hope to see you back next week.

Week 14

Hello and happy Tuesday! Last week was fun with Brandon home on spring break and it's always nice to have extra hands to keep the puppy entertained.  He was really good at that.  Now it's back to school for him so this coming week will be pretty quiet at home anyway--work is another story.  At least the weather is supposed to be really nice again.  We just wrapped up some crazy on and off days of wild weather so we're ready for spring-like conditions again.

Here are last week's pictures:

Day 92- Monday, 4/1/24

Welcome to a new month! I was able to get this cute April fool to pose with my monthly marker.  I think she's expecting a treat for her efforts.

Day 93- Tuesday, 4/2/24

The flowers out front came into bloom over the weekend.  Today is nice and sunny but more storms are brewing with a cold front coming down from Alaska so we'll go from near 80 today to highs in the few days.

Day 94- Wednesday, 4/3/24

In the morning, before heading to work, when I bring Bailey in she runs for her bone, brings it to me, and whines while waiting for me to sit and cuddle with her before I leave.  She's super happy Brandon is around to play all day and he loves receiving kisses from her. 

Day 95- Thursday, 4/4/24

IT finally finished adding all their security stuff to my new work computer and getting it set up in my new space.  We're still working on getting the printer to accept it though.  Back at home we had thunder, lightening, and even hail which is the white stuff on that table out back.  It was a crazy ride for a couple hours.

Day 96- Friday, 4/5/24

Brandon flies back to school today and said his goodbyes to the pup.  She sulked the rest of the evening. That poor bird toy of hers has taken a beating especially to the head.  It's not going to last much longer.  She hasn't discovered the joy of ripping stuffing out of a toy just yet, but I know it's coming.

Day 97- Saturday, 4/6/24

Spring-like condition are back so time for fun with a new Frisbee out in the yard.  She had a blast but still loves eating grass and pine cones more.  Later we had dinner out with the Chan's so they could treat John for his birthday which is tomorrow.  Cheers to that!  It was nice to get out.

Day 98- Sunday, 4/7/24

Happy Birthday John!  We went out to dinner with Tyler tonight to celebrate--steak yesterday and Mexican today.  Then we continued the celebration with presents and cake back at home.  It was a great way to end the week.

That's all.  Hope to see you back next week.

Week 13

Welcome back! Running late again.  We had a busy weekend so I had no real time to get this post ready and once my work week starts it's even harder, but all is good.  March was just very full and super busy but now that we're in April this month is looking chill for a nice break before the craziness of May starts. 

Take a look at how we ended March:

Day 85- Monday, 3/25/24

At work they are changing things up in terms of desk space so I had the opportunity to move to a spot closer to our lab and spent the better part of the day getting moved and set up in the new space.  I'm also expecting a new computer to arrive next week.  Back at home Rusty has rediscovered his blanket cave.  I'm not sure why but for the past several week he's avoided it.  Maybe it had something to do with the us bringing home the puppy?  Whatever the reason I'm Just happy to see him back enjoying his naps here.

Day 86- Tuesday, 3/26/24

Speaking of Rusty he also really enjoys my remote work days when he can have some morning time with me while I drink my coffee and gear up to hit the computer.  Today I also started prepping for Easter and spent some time in the afternoon with Bailey who wants to know why the cat has free range of the house and not her.

Day 87- Wednesday, 3/27/24

Wednesday at work the sky was full of cool clouds as I made my way to get coffee.  There is another couple storms brewing but at least the forecast for Easter is looking good.  After coffee I had a bunch of serology tests to run on clinical marine mammal samples.  Back at home Bailey was happy to have my lap for a nice nap after some playtime outside.  She's getting too big to be able to do this much longer.  Love her lanky legs and cute little paws.

Day 88- Thursday, 3/28/24

 Brandon flew home for spring break and got to finally meet Bailey.  He's lucky because his brothers did a great job socializing her so she warmed right up to him and was not nearly as fearful.

Day 89- Friday, 3/29/24

It's cold and gloomy out with wind and rain but should start to clear tomorrow.  I was home for a university holiday so I did chores and the pets helped.  Rusty supervised as I made the bed and Bailey was intrigued by the whole laundry process.

Day 90- Saturday, 3/30/24

It's time for Bailey's 3 month shots.  She's 13 weeks now and growing like a weed.  Last month she was 12 lbs. and now she is 20 lbs.  Thankfully with a more mature bladder she's also potty trained. She did amazing at the vet visit and was happy to have her new best friend there to support her.  Recently she has taken a liking to the larger adult size crate we have so it won't be long before we upgrade her.  She was WAY too tiny for it when we first got her but is now rocking it like a boss!

Day 91- Sunday, 3/31/24

Happy Easter! We enjoyed a great brunch with most of us here on this beautiful spring day.  Today just so happens to also be Justin's 23rd birthday.  Sadly he's could not be here but we did celebrate with him while he was on break a couple week's ago.

That's it!  Hopefully April will be a lot less eventful so I catch up on things and keep more on track.