Homesick

I was having a GREAT day. My interview today went really well. People kept telling me I looked pretty in my little work outfit. I stuck to my diet and felt good about it. Then all of a sudden out of nowhere, I feel so lonely and homesick. I made the decision to move to Phoenix so that I wouldn't be lonely. I have friends here that are my age. I have a job that pays okay. I have my poopies and Pabs. It's just really hard being away from my parents and sister. I can't see them when I feel like it, and miss get togethers and most special events. I am happy that I moved to Phoenix. I feel so independent and proud that I was able to drive my little bug here all by myself. I bought a house and have moved three times without their help. Still, some days I wonder why I did this. Would my life have turned out better if I had stayed in Portland? Would I be happier? I just wish I could drive over and have dinner with my parents, or meet my sister for a movie and feel comforted.

Max's Birthday!!!

Max turned 1 years old today and to celebrate I got him a poopie cake from Three Dog Bakery. (https://www.threedog.com/) His cake was peanut butter, and since I got the smallest size they could only fit his name on it...still I think it was pretty cute!

Max and Pecas got a fourth of a piece of cake. I put it into little plastic bowls, but they didn't last in the bowls for very long. Max proceeded to pick up the entire cake in his mouth a kept trying to swallow it whole. Pecas took her piece out of the bowl and attempted to lay on top of it while she ate so no one could steal her piece.

At the beginning, they were polite.

Getting down to business, Max swallows whole pieces of cake.

Pecas guarding her piece. No one is taking that from her...no one!

Painting!

This weekend we decided to finally paint rooms in our house. We painted the kitchen, living room and our bedroom. The kitchen is Chai Latte and Apple Crisp, the living room is Bagel, and the bedroom is Cumberland Fog. Photos are of Pabs applying Apple Crisp. I will share photos of the finished rooms later next week.

A Little Italy...well, Commercialized American Version of Italy

Tonight Pablo and I went to Olive Garden. It was mucho delicioso! We both got the Garganzola Steak with Fettucini Alfredo. I don't know what that steak sauce is, but I would name it "Heaven".

Pablo doesn't like getting his picture taken...while he is eating or any other time.

This IS a family establishment! Jeesh!

Signs that I am getting old...

Last night we went to Happy Hour at Zipps http://www.zipps-sportscafe.com/.
They have a really good happy hour, but when I go to Zipps I really only have one thing on my mind...SHUFFLEBOARD!!! I would love to have one at my house, but they are really expensive and plus I would probably never leave the table.

Baby Bean

I think about the Bean almost every day. I can wait to see his chubby face and pinch his little cheeks. I keep thinking about what he will look like, if he'll like his Aunt Mandy, what his favorite mashed food will be, and what his laugh will sound like...

Black Thumb of Death

I planted two cactus plants for some front yard pots. How sad is it that I can't even keep cactus alive. My herb gardening plans are on hold until I can successfully keep cactus alive for more than a few months.

Pecas's Goodbye

Each morning as I drive away, this is what I see from the window...

Max the Magnificent!

I have been trying to get the dogs into swimming. Pecas hates the water and gets all nervous...her doggy paddle is therefore very shaky. Max at first hated the water and would make a groaning noise as he paddled around. He is now more apt to get into the water if his tennis ball is bobbing in the water. He jumps in, groans his way over to the ball, dives his face into the water attempting to grab the ball, and then high tails it for the stairs out. I am hoping he will soon decide that swimming is not that bad and take to the water. I have given up hope for Pecas. She is a land dog.

Funny!

I have watched this about a million times...can't get enough of it!!!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/74