Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Movember
or "No-shave November"
I'm so glad its over.
This rediculousness...
This was taken at a Norfolk Admirals hockey game the night before he shaved it all off. I literally turned to him to say something, saw his face, and said, "Oh, I forgot your face looked like that." haha ooops! I was able to ignore it for the most part but at that moment I realized I was out in public with him and his choice of facial hair expression. Yikes.
I'm so glad its over.
This rediculousness...
This was taken at a Norfolk Admirals hockey game the night before he shaved it all off. I literally turned to him to say something, saw his face, and said, "Oh, I forgot your face looked like that." haha ooops! I was able to ignore it for the most part but at that moment I realized I was out in public with him and his choice of facial hair expression. Yikes.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monster Monday
Snoopy's first bath!
Poor little guy. He's been receiving frequent baths since this first one. When we picked him up we found out that he had been fed Beneful puppy food.
(Sidenote: I'm sure there are all sorts of opinions out there about this brand of food. Whatever works for you and your dog is great. Personally, I had bad experiences with Molly McGee when she was eating this brand of dog food. It completely altered her personality, making her angry and agressive. Once she was off it, she went right back to normal. This has happened twice. The first time I chocked it up to a living situation that was out of our control. The second time, I knew it was the food. I'll never give it to another animal in my care.)
Anyways... whether it was due to the food or a reaction to something else, Snoopy had really scaly, scabby, dry, flaky skin. We immediately switched him to a puppy chow that did not contain corn as the main ingredient and after a little internet research discovered that frequent bathing would help clear up any other issue that may have caused the skin condition. I'm happy to report that this must have been the right course of action because he is on the mend! (Otherwise it would have been off to the vet for him)
Poor little guy. He's been receiving frequent baths since this first one. When we picked him up we found out that he had been fed Beneful puppy food.
(Sidenote: I'm sure there are all sorts of opinions out there about this brand of food. Whatever works for you and your dog is great. Personally, I had bad experiences with Molly McGee when she was eating this brand of dog food. It completely altered her personality, making her angry and agressive. Once she was off it, she went right back to normal. This has happened twice. The first time I chocked it up to a living situation that was out of our control. The second time, I knew it was the food. I'll never give it to another animal in my care.)
Anyways... whether it was due to the food or a reaction to something else, Snoopy had really scaly, scabby, dry, flaky skin. We immediately switched him to a puppy chow that did not contain corn as the main ingredient and after a little internet research discovered that frequent bathing would help clear up any other issue that may have caused the skin condition. I'm happy to report that this must have been the right course of action because he is on the mend! (Otherwise it would have been off to the vet for him)
Progress...
There's been big happenings with my Dwarf Meyer Lemon Trees!!
I ordered these at Christmas-time last year and wasn't expecting to see fruit for another year or two. We'll see what happens to these baby lemons!!
I ordered these at Christmas-time last year and wasn't expecting to see fruit for another year or two. We'll see what happens to these baby lemons!!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Our first tree!
Don't worry, it has lights and decorations on it now. :) More pictures to come.
Wishing you all the magic of the season!!
Don't worry, it has lights and decorations on it now. :) More pictures to come.
Wishing you all the magic of the season!!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
2011 Hunting Season
**Warning** There is a picture of a dead animal at the end of this post.
I hunt. I've hunted since I was 12 years-old. (Which is the legal age to begin hunting in Pennsylvania) As one of three girls it was my way of spending time with my dad. I think I even surprised myself when I came to enjoy the sport and have continued to hunt as an adult.
These pictures were taken over the course of several weekends hunting in Capron, Virginia.
The terrain here is much different than what I'm used to in Pennsylvania. Here, its very flat and swampy. At home, in the mountains, it can be very steep.
Here, we hunt close-range with shotguns. At home, if I can see it, I can shoot at it, since we hunt with rifles.
Here,many people hunt with dogs. At home, it is illegal to hunt deer with dogs.
It has taken some time to adjust to the different style of hunting but at its root, the name of the game is still the same.
Very, very proud of my very first buck!
Like I mentioned above, I've hunted since I was 12. Every year I've hunted, I've filled at least one tag. I have never seen a buck in season while holding a gun. Although this guy is on the small side, it was a big moment for me. :)
I hunt. I've hunted since I was 12 years-old. (Which is the legal age to begin hunting in Pennsylvania) As one of three girls it was my way of spending time with my dad. I think I even surprised myself when I came to enjoy the sport and have continued to hunt as an adult.
These pictures were taken over the course of several weekends hunting in Capron, Virginia.
The terrain here is much different than what I'm used to in Pennsylvania. Here, its very flat and swampy. At home, in the mountains, it can be very steep.
Here, we hunt close-range with shotguns. At home, if I can see it, I can shoot at it, since we hunt with rifles.
Here,many people hunt with dogs. At home, it is illegal to hunt deer with dogs.
It has taken some time to adjust to the different style of hunting but at its root, the name of the game is still the same.
Very, very proud of my very first buck!
Like I mentioned above, I've hunted since I was 12. Every year I've hunted, I've filled at least one tag. I have never seen a buck in season while holding a gun. Although this guy is on the small side, it was a big moment for me. :)
Friday, December 23, 2011
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
A few weeks ago the bf, his parents, and I took a little drive down to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge at Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach. It was a particularly warm November day so we took the beach cruisers with us and enjoyed riding the trails and looking at the wildlife (mostly migrating water fowl).
Here are a few of the better pictures from the day:
(Warning: Picture Heavy!)
Here are a few of the better pictures from the day:
(Warning: Picture Heavy!)
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Binding
This quilt is still in progress. Slowly, steadily, all year.
It may get finished this weekend if there are copious ammounts of football watching...
It may get finished this weekend if there are copious ammounts of football watching...
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Changing Seasons
The summer flowers have now all been replaced with winter pansies...
I love that I live in an area where flowers can bloom all year long.
I love that I live in an area where flowers can bloom all year long.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monster Monday
Please allow me to introduce...
Snoopy!
We picked up this little bundle of trouble in Lynchburg, Virginia, yesterday. He's a Christmas gift for the bf's mom but for the next two weeks he'll be living with the bf.
He's a cutie pie but this morning when he started chewing on the toe of my favorite kitten heels I was glad I got to say goodbye and head back to my house with Miss Molly McGee. I've forgotten what a handful little puppies can be...
Snoopy!
We picked up this little bundle of trouble in Lynchburg, Virginia, yesterday. He's a Christmas gift for the bf's mom but for the next two weeks he'll be living with the bf.
He's a cutie pie but this morning when he started chewing on the toe of my favorite kitten heels I was glad I got to say goodbye and head back to my house with Miss Molly McGee. I've forgotten what a handful little puppies can be...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Hell Week
I thought I'd get out of it this semester. Procrastination got me again. Burried in term papers and final projects...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monster Monday
Molly McGee half-way through a haircut at Chez Christopher's Doggie Boutique.
This is the third time we've shaved her and she's finally gotten used to the process. She may not like it but you can tell she feels better after its done.
This is the third time we've shaved her and she's finally gotten used to the process. She may not like it but you can tell she feels better after its done.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Stocking Tutorial
**Warning, this is really rough**
Yesterday my bff asked if stockings were difficult to make. I assured her that they aren't and that she could pretty much design a pattern herself they were that easy. I thought the easiest way to explain to her how to go about making a stocking would be to draw a diagram.
This is how you explain how to make a stocking to a friend who lives nine hours away:
I just thought I'd share :)
Yesterday my bff asked if stockings were difficult to make. I assured her that they aren't and that she could pretty much design a pattern herself they were that easy. I thought the easiest way to explain to her how to go about making a stocking would be to draw a diagram.
This is how you explain how to make a stocking to a friend who lives nine hours away:
I just thought I'd share :)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Unexpected Surprise
My girlfriends and I went to a Pirates game back in May. Memorial Day weekend to be exact. They happened to be giving out bobble-head dolls at this particular game but by the time we found a place to park and got to the stadium they had run out. We were given cards to fill out to recieve our bobble-heads (or something of equal value) at a later date.
When we filled out the cards we joked that we probably wouldn't get anything back or that if we did it would be some XXXL t-shirt that we wouldn't be able to wear. But, we filled out the cards none-the-less.
Last week, this arrived in my mailbox.
I had forgotten all about it. What a pleasant surprise. I have no idea what I'm going to do with it but still... it was included in the price of my ticket in some way and I'm glad the Pirates fulfilled their end of the bargain.
Thanks Buccos!!
When we filled out the cards we joked that we probably wouldn't get anything back or that if we did it would be some XXXL t-shirt that we wouldn't be able to wear. But, we filled out the cards none-the-less.
Last week, this arrived in my mailbox.
I had forgotten all about it. What a pleasant surprise. I have no idea what I'm going to do with it but still... it was included in the price of my ticket in some way and I'm glad the Pirates fulfilled their end of the bargain.
Thanks Buccos!!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Is it too early?
I've always been saddened by the leap-frogging the retail industry insists on doing with Christmas that has now mixed the shelves with halloween candy and stockings alike. Each holiday should get its time and its place. But lately I've been reconsidering this idea...
I still don't want to see Jolly St Nick along side ghosts and goblins but the idea of having the Christmas decorations up for Thanksgiving celebrations seems appealing. The biggest reason being.... I don't own Thanksgiving decorations. I've never had a need. No one has ever been at my house for this holiday.
And so... I might have to re-think my stance on this subject. After a recent interest in extending fugality to minimalism, I don't want to buy/make Thanksgiving decor. At least not for this year. And it seems sad not to have a decorated house for the festivities.
So... here's my start to the holiday decorating. In November. And I'm okay with that.
I still don't want to see Jolly St Nick along side ghosts and goblins but the idea of having the Christmas decorations up for Thanksgiving celebrations seems appealing. The biggest reason being.... I don't own Thanksgiving decorations. I've never had a need. No one has ever been at my house for this holiday.
And so... I might have to re-think my stance on this subject. After a recent interest in extending fugality to minimalism, I don't want to buy/make Thanksgiving decor. At least not for this year. And it seems sad not to have a decorated house for the festivities.
So... here's my start to the holiday decorating. In November. And I'm okay with that.
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