Week 41

Hello and welcome back!  Finally a cool down has started and is expected to last through the next week at least.  Everyone's energy level and mood has change for the better and it now really seems like fall has hit.  Let's hope it lasts.  I'm ready for sweater weather.

Until then here are last week's pictures:

Day 281- Monday, 10/7/24

I change upstairs just before leaving for work in mornings and Bailey patiently waits for me at the bottom of the stairs so we can say our goodbyes.  Mondays with her separation anxiety are the hardest after having me home all day over the weekend but she's getting better as she gets older and now knows I will eventually come back.  Today at work I'm starting the week off with some microbiology.  These plates to be tested were dropped off late Friday so I need to get them set up first thing this morning.  Back at home when there is nothing else to watch on TV we've been working our way through the many seasons of this show now streaming on max--talk about a stressful messed up industry.

 Day 282- Tuesday, 10/8/24

It's still super hot out and these pets are dealing with the heat by laying on their backs to expose their bellies which helps cool them down.  Good news--starting tomorrow the heat wave breaks and a cooling trend starts with temps in the mid 70s to low 80s lasting through next week. That sounds so refreshing and I know the pets will rejoice as well.

Day 283- Wednesday, 10/9/24

Yay for lower temps! More and more leaves are turning pretty colors too.  Lot's of yellow out there but I haven't seen much red yet--maybe next week.  This fall feel also put me in the mood to buy pumpkins for our front entry.

 Day 284- Thursday, 10/10/24

 Time for a cut and color with fall vibes.  I had a couple inches taken off because the tangles with longer hair were driving me crazy.  My stylist also turned me on to a better shampoo brand that will help and I can get it on amazon which is more convenient and cheaper.  Later we finished a show we recorded from Wednesday.  This one is new and comes on after survivor.  It's so intense and cutthroat even just after 2 episodes.  It's good but I hope it didn't replace Amazing Race

 

 

 Day 285- Friday, 10/11/24

I took vacation day today because I'm maxed out on vacation accrual and need to burn a few days here and there.  Rusty was happy to have some extra time with me.  The cooler weather has him wanting to be a lap cat again--stark difference from the beginning of the week.  We totally match the fall colors happening just outside in our entry.  On a different note our Friday night scary movie this week was a throwback 80's classic that John has never seen.  It was a fun one for me to revisit.

 Day 286- Saturday, 10/12/24

Bailey gets a new rawhide bone Saturday mornings to last her through the next week and she looks forward to this first thing even before the sun comes up.  It won't last all week but at least for a good part of it.  Later we headed to San Francisco to picnic on Treasure Island just off the Bay Bridge with friends and watch the Fleet Week air show. Sadly the Blue Angles show got canceled last minute due to cloudy skies and fog affecting viability. Huge bummer but we still had a good time. Tyler, Lupe and Justin came with us this year and it would have been their first air show so I was more sad for them than anything.  There's always next year, right?!

 

 

 

Day 287- Sunday, 10/13/24

Today was a perfect day to bake some pumpkin bread and walk Bailey while it was in the oven.   I'm planning to send a couple mini loaves to Brandon in a fall care package going out tomorrow.  He's been missing home so the timing is perfect.

All done!  Hope everyone else had a great fall week.

Week 40

Hello and welcome back. It's another week passing by and we're getting closer and closer to the holidays which seems crazy to believe. I wish the weather felt more like the current season but we had another super hot week last week with record temps. Even the bay area was well into 90's which is very rare for them. At least we aren't dealing with the crazy floods and hurricanes like back east though. Prayers for the missing and hopes for a speedy community recovery in the hard hit N. Carolina regions.  The damage has been unreal and we're all hoping the new hurricane hitting Florida this week won't be as bad as expected.

On a happier note here are last week's pictures:

 Day 274- Monday, 9/30/24

Even though it doesn't feel like it yet fall is happening and more and more leaves are turning colors and dropping to the ground.  Fall also brings new seasons of our favorites TV shows.  We actually missed the 1st episode of Grey's last week but thankfully found it streaming on Hulu.

Day 275- Tuesday, 10/1/24

Cheers to a new month!  Bring on October.  We had no puppy class tonight because it was too hot for them so we took advantage of the extra time and made tacos to enjoy for dinner. Normally when we have puppy class we get home so late we have to pick takeout on the way home.

Day 276- Wednesday, 10/2/24

Before heading off to work early in the mornings I get some time to play laser or string mouse with Rusty and also get Bailey fed and settled inside so she's ready for daddy daycare.  They both love their morning routine with me.

Day 277- Thursday, 10/3/24

Here are a few pictures from Justin on another one of his early morning walks.  It's a good time to see the sunrise and all the great wildlife we have near our neighborhood.

Day 278- Friday, 10/4/24

TGIF!  The best time for dog walks right now are just after the sun drops below tree level so we have plenty of shade.  The problem is trying to convince Bailey she needs to wait until that happens.  Cheers to the weekend.  Justin and I found this seasonal wine to try tonight and it was actually pretty good.

Day 279- Saturday, 10/5/24

We decided to take in a movie today as a way to escape the heat.  The first Joker was much better--this one turned out to be more of a musical that no one really cared for.  When we got home there was a package waiting for Bailey and she was happy to have a new toy that is designed to be torn apart--her favorite thing to do! It wore her out trying to succeed and thankfully it will take her a few more days, I think.  Once she gets the 2 layers of fabric off there is a football type squeeky ball revealed for her to keep.

Day 280- Sunday, 10/6/24

Rusty comes running to the kitchen any time meat comes out and Justin likes to tease him if there a type meat not meant for cats--pepperoni is way too salty for pets.  Later John grilled some real meat for us as a nice simple Sunday dinner.

That wraps up another full week.  Hope to see you in the next one.

Week 39

Hello and welcome back. I'm running late this week. It's only Wednesday and it's been so busy I feel like it should already be Friday--wishful thinking.  It's also super hot again which is not helping with energy levels or good sleep to recharge.  The heat can be so draining.  Hopefully now that it's October things will get better as we continue into the fall season.  Otherwise last week very eventful with all good things.

Here's a peek at how it all went down:

 Day 267- Monday, 9/23/24

Happy birthday to our oldest son Tyler!  We celebrated yesterday with presents, pizza and cake and I'm putting those pictures here because this is his day.

 

Day 268- Tuesday, 9/24/24

This morning I was able to get the fall wreath hung on the door and set out a few other fall decorations.  I can't go to crazy and need to make sure things are up high so Bailey doesn't get to them.  She is for sure still going through a destructive stage and just loves to rip things apart.  Later it was a big day for Justin--he bought his first car and was super nervous about driving it home but did great.

 

 

Day 269- Wednesday, 9/25/24

After work I took Justin to the cardiologist.  He is the last of our boys to get his base line cardio work up so they have it one file for future reference.  Next up they will all be getting an ultrasound of the heart in November and should be set for preventative care in that realm.  Not long after this appointment we headed to Woodland, and look at Bailey strutting in like boss at puppy class. She's really come in her own here.  It's usually on Tuesdays but was moved to today because yesterday was too hot for them to be outside and today feels so much better out.  We also got to walk through the orchard at sunset once formal training was over.  It's beautiful and very peaceful on this country farm.

 

 

Day 270- Thursday, 9/26/24

There are so many things going on this week!  Tonight is the UC Davis Raptor Center's volunteer information night and it was a full house!  Justin got to drive his new car there which gave us a chance to check out all the lights and what not needed for night driving.  He wasn't thrilled about having to drive on the causeway which is why he looks worried.  Thankfully, once we got there he cheered up and enjoyed being at the center learning more about he might be able to help.

Day 271- Friday, 9/27/24

Happy Friday!  At work I was QC testing a batch of beta toxin I just made used for mastitis diagnostics in dairy cattle and it passed it's test as evidenced by the TIE Fighter looking mark on my plate.  Back at home this is our new normal in the evenings when we need to cook dinner--someone needs to man the dog on a leash because she just cannot stay out of the way in the kitchen.  At least she doesn't fight the leash and just resigns to relaxing once we put it on her.  Once dinner was over we continued the scary movie trend for the season and watched a current remake of Rosemary's Baby which did not disappoint.

 

Day 272- Saturday, 9/28/24

Justin was feeling under the weather today so he spent most of his day in bed.  Rusty took it upon himself to check in and make sure he was ok.  Meanwhile I got a few more decorations put out, some including fall goodies.

Day 273- Sunday, 9/29/24

Fall means football season and there has been a whole lot of football on here lately.  Today was a Niners game so John had his flag flying in support.  Later, on a walk, I was looking for even more signs of fall and spied this heart shaped yellow leaf on the ground that made me smile.

That wraps up another full week.  See you next week in a new month.