Happy Birthday

Today was my sister's 22nd birthday. We went out to lunch at Red Robin and after I got home from work, Raj and I dropped off her birthday present. We sang Happy Birthday and had cake and ice cream.

Happy Birthday Allie!!!!!!!!!!!

Ollie in the Snow

Here is a quick video of Ollie walking/breaking through the snow and ice in the back yard.

Winter storm 2008

We got a big snow and ice storm this week. It started out pretty slow, a couple of inches over a 3 day period, but Saturday it snowed all day and we ended up with about 5 more inches of snow. Saturday evening it changed over to freezing rain...Yuck! They are predicting snow Monday and then snow on and off for the next few days....Maybe a white Christmas? Raj and I are staying indoors enjoying our time off work and school for the next couple of days. We will probably go out today and play in the snow a little. We'll post more pictures if we do.

Here are some pictures we've taken so far:

A snow day!

We had our first snow of the winter season today. Some places around town saw as much as 3 inches, however we only got a dusting at our house. None the less, it was beautiful to watch the snow fall; and because it wasn't too bad, I fortunately wasn't called into work!

Raj and I took some time in the morning to organize our gigantic wood pile. We sorted, and stacked, and collected any that was dry to make a fire with. We also took a small stack over to our neighbors for a Christmas gift.

Raj got the pipes covered since it's suppose to be cold all week. I think the high tomorrow is 26 and the low 15!

I started decorating for Christmas. I got the living room done, and the bathroom. Still have the kitchen and the tree to do.

Ollie was so fun to watch outside in the snow. He ran around like a spastic dog. He quickly realized he could eat the snow!He really enjoyed it, but was ready to come in after a bit and got right in bed and curled up in the covers!

And, I got to try out my new snow boots and coat! I found the coat at Goodwill, and the shoes...wallyworld!

What a nice day!

Weekly Ritual...

Does your family have a restaurant that you go to on a weekly basis? Well, we seem to have one. It's called Don Taco. It's a small Mexican restaurant on 4th Plain and Grand...and it's awesome! I swear there isn't a week that goes by that we don't go there. We love it. All we have to say is, "It's a Don Taco night", and we are off.

Today was one of those days. We've been studying all day, and were starving...not really wanting to make anything, we both looked at each other and decided it was a Don Taco night! I took the camera and took some pictures of our "usual" meal. (And yes, they know us by what we order there...kind of sad!)

Tacos pastor...this is the best place to find these outside of Mexico. Trust me, they are delicioso!

Chicken burrito plate...to die for. There enchilada sauce is awesome!

If you are in a mood for great Mexican food, check them out!

New Job!

I never thought the opportunity would open, but our current Lead in our department decided last week to step down. After thinking about it all week, I decided I was qualified and would like to do the job. (It also comes with some added benefits, like a set schedule, and a pay raise).

So, Friday at 1:30, I interviewed with my current Supervisor and Manager...which was a little weird, and by 3:00 I found out I had been chosen for the job. I was elated! I am now the new Lead Passenger Service Representative.

I made Raj take a picture of me in the morning before I left for work.

Thanks Allie for helping me pick out my outfit!

(This was taken at 5:50am...still a little tired!) Notice the RED power bag!

Naughty Puppy...

Last night when I was in bed, I heard Ollie chewing on something. Not wanting to get out of my warm bed, I talked myself into thinking that he was just chewing on his bone...

Well, when I finally got up the next morning, I realized he had been chewing on a book I had just checked out from the library! Ironically it's a book on Nutrition!!

Since he destroyed it hours before I found it, there was no sense in disciplining him...so I quietly cleaned it up. Just hope the library is understanding!!

Halloween Costumes

Raj and I haven't dressed up for Halloween since we were kids, but some friends asked us to go out on Halloween, so the hunt for a costume began. I thought we should be Popeye and Olive Oyl, however Raj didn't like that one! So I asked him what he wanted to be, and he said Zorro. What was I going to be then??? His Spanish Señorita he replied!

Being the person I am, I couldn't just go out and buy a costume, no, I took on the project of sewing our costumes. I had lots of help along the way, and I think they turned out pretty cute! Here is the journey:

Spanish Señorita :

I found a black dress at Good Will, and bought some red and black material at the fabric store.

I cut the fabric into strips and then surged the edges. Then I cut the dress up.

I then sewed the strips into one piece, these would become the ruffles. I placed one black piece on top. Then I started the ruffling process. Since the strip was really long, the pulling of the thread to make the ruffle, took a long time, but it turned out really cool!

After I made the ruffle, I sewed it on the dress. I made one ruffle for around the bottom, and one for around the top.

Then it was time to add embellishments! I bought little rosettes and hand stitched them along the top ruffle, then put one big rosette on the bottom ruffle, which helped sinch up the slit from the weight of the fabric.

I bought a black wig, and tied it into a bun, then put another big rosette in my hair. And of course, the outfit wouldn't be compete with out a pair of fake eye lashes, fishnet stockings, and high heels! Here is the costume all complete.

Zorro:

Raj's costume was much easier. I bought him a pair of black pants and black turtle neck at Good Will. Then found a cape, hat, sword, and eye mask.

To make the shirt, I cut the "turtle neck" off of the shirt, and made holes in it, then laced leather through it.

The cape was originally for a Dracula costume. So, I had to take the collar off, and cut some of the length off of it. Then I bought some really cool buttons and attached it for the tie.

We finished off the outfit with a cummerbund, and a pair of  boots. Since Raj didn't own any boots, I found a pair of "slip on boots" at Value Village.

And here is his costume all complete!

Thanks to everyone who helped us make the outfits!