Whitecoat Ceremony

This is the invitation we sent for Raj's Whitecoat Ceremony at Pacific University. To view invitation click below.

Pacific University Whitecoat Ceremony

Soccer Game

Raj was able to come to our soccer game tonight, and took some pictures of the game. He was watching Ammon, so there aren't that many, but he got some cool shots. We ended up winning, I think it was 6-5, but they were a tough team. Great job ladies!

 

 

 

Couch Slip Cover

After years of saying I was going to make a slip cover for my creme colored sofa, I finally got one started! At the time we bought the sofa, we thought, we don't have any kids, or pets, so it won't get dirty...well, now we have a dog...so, now in order to keep it somewhat clean, we have been covering it with a sheet. (Not so attractive!)

I've been looking for the right kind of fabric for a while, but couldn't find one I liked for the price I wanted to pay! Well, last night, I found the deal of the century. While looking at Goodwill, I noticed they had a roll of fabric for $10. After inspecting it a little closer, I realized it was upholstery fabric and there were 20 yards of it! Can you believe it, 20 yards for $10? And it was a dark blue...perfect, won't show Ollie's hair or dirt at all! And with a price like that, I won't feel bad if I totally mess the whole thing up...I'll only be out $10!

Before:

 

My fabric:

Making a Pattern:

Cutting the Pieces out:

Sewing and Pinning:

It's done!

The only thing I have to do, are sew cases for the back pillows that go with the couch. I'm going to make a case with a zipper. And, I have to make another slip cover for the other section of couch. (There are 2 pieces that fit together to make an L shape couch if you want.)

Doggy Physics

Ollie was helping Raj do his Physics Lab on Friction!

Carrie and Brian Brandon's Wedding

We attended the wedding of one of Raj's friends and co-workers from Walgreens. Carrie will also be in Raj's Pharmacy class at Pacific University! The wedding ceremony and reception were on the Willamette Star. We set sail at 7:00pm, and got back to the dock around 12:30am. They were married by the Captain of the ship. After the ceremony, they served a nice buffet and had dancing. It was a beautiful night to be out on the river! Here are a few shots from the night.

 

Our Favorite Quote:

"One quarter of what you eat keeps you alive; the other three-quarters keeps your doctor alive."

Galbladder update:

Well, since I've stopped taking my birth control pills, I haven't had one gallbladder attack. (It's been almost 2 months). Which is pretty awesome, if you think about. When I decided to stop taking the birth control pills, I was having attacks almost everyday, and was considering having my gallbladder out. I was down to eating almost all Vegan foods. Life was getting pretty miserable! I told my Dr. at my last check up that I had stopped taking the birth control pills, and since then haven't had any attacks. He seemed skeptical. He had never heard that birth control pills could help in the formation of gallstones. But he did say he was curious, and said he'd do some research on it.

Here are a couple of helpful links in case anyone is interested in how birth control pill play a role in forming Gallstones.

National Digestive Diseases Information

National Women's Health Resource Center

About.com: Women's Health

A research paper done on high Estrogen levels in mice and the formation of Gallstones.

Now when I eat foods with fat in them, I get a dull pain in my side, and sometimes my stomach will ache a little. However it never goes into a full blow attack. In any case, the pain I do feel, is a nice gentle reminder of foods I should stay away form! I think I can live with that!

BBQ

We decided to have ourselves a BBQ tonight after work. Raj marinated some fresh turkey tenderloins, and cooked some corn on the cob. Unfortunately, halfway through the propane ran out. So, we had to take the BBQ inside and finish it in the oven. It turned out fine. Then we sat inside and watched Last Comic Standing and ate our dinner. What a great night!

    

Project #8 Cleaning the Roof

Raj got up on the roof this last weekend and cleaned off all the debris from this past year. Including all of the droppings from the walnut tree, maple leaves, and moss. It was quite a job. While he was up there, I took the time to clean out the gutters along the back of the house, and fix some of the gutter guards that had fallen. Here are some pictures.

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During:







View of new grass from roof:





After: