Abbey

Abbey all grown up

As many of you know I used to live in SLC with my aunt Marcia -- although she didn't technically live there as she spent 99% of her time at her boyfriends house (Dave). Well Marcia got a puppy at the same time my mom did, her name is Abbey and she is Kate's litter mate. At first Marcia's boyfriend Dave was not fond of having a dog in his house, so when Marcia would go over there or to the cabin in Woodland for the weekend I would take care of Abbey. Well after time Dave got used to the idea of having Abbey around and fell in love with her. A little while later Marcia and Abbey moved in with Dave and I moved back to South Weber to live with my mom, and soon after inherited Syd.

Abbey being a good girl staying in the car, Kate tyring to jump out

Well this weekend Marcia and Dave went on vacation to Vegas and needed a puppy sitter so I jumped at the chance to spend the weekend with Abbey! It has been about a year since I had spent some real time with her! I went down Friday after work and Abbey and I just vegged out for the night.

Abbey with her teddy

Saturday she had be up bright and early wanting to run and play outside, so we went for a run together and came back and ate breakfast. I ditched her for lunch and hit up Olive Garden with Jessie, I feel like I NEVER get to see Jess anymore! She is now 12 weeks pregnant! We decided for the evening we would make sour cream enchiladas with her husband and our good friend Bryce and watch a movie. It was so great to spend the whole day with her! And of course the two of us were passed out by 10!

Not the best picture, but Jess, Me and Bryce at Big West Tourny 3 years ago

Sunday was my lazy day! I stayed in my PJ's till noon, then finally got in the shower. I had the great chance to meet up with Matty (my cousin) for lunch at the Red Iguana! I had so much fun talking with him and catching up! He is seriously such an amazing guy! We then went back to his place so I could meet his roommates! Abbey had come along for the ride so we headed home in the late afternoon. When we got home Dave's son Jarel was at the house doing laundry, so I harassed him a little and watched 50 First Dates. Later Mr. Candrian came over and joined us for How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days -- more a movie for me -- but I had the remote!

All in all it was a great weekend and I was so sad to leave Abbey this morning to come into work!

PS. The Basin got 10 inches of new snow -- and I didn't even sluff work! This puts the year total at 412 inches of natural snow....insane! It has been such a good snow year!

My Dog the Flirt

My dog is such a little flirt -- and no I did not teach her this! Saturday evening I had to go drop somethings off at an old friends house so I took Syd along for the ride. Within the 20 minute car ride she had picked up on a truck full of boys and the Taco Bell guy. It all started when we pulled up to the light in Roy (Syd has a little bed that I keep in the car for her so that she doesn't slide all over the place) Anyhow, we pulled up to the light and there was a truck full of guys, Syd runs across the car to my rolled down window and starts barking at these boys. So they finally roll down their window, and she tries to jump out of my window to go and see them (little awkward!) The light finally turned green, she lost interest and went over and got back in her bed. On the way home I was craving Taco Bell so I stopped at the drive-thru for a taco, again Syd jumps up and runs to the window and starts barking and wagging her tail when she hears a males voice. The Taco Bell guy gave her a little cup of fiesta potatos at the window, she quickly grabbed the cup and took them to her bed. What a spoiled little brat! I guess her mom needs to teach her not to take food from strangers!

It's a Black What?!?!

So my dear friend Chris Zilka "Z" was in town this weekend from Florida to enjoy some of our heavenly ski conditions. Can I just tell you how much I love a beautiful spring skiing day with great snow?!?! Z got into town on Thursday night and was ready to hit the mountain at 9am Friday morning. I met up with him and his buddy Matt at the top of Needles at we were off! Chris let me know right off the bat that he was all about hitting up the greens, and had no intentions on doing anything different, but he was joking and skied like a pro on the blues! I also got him to go down a black on the second day! He's a lot better skier then he gives himself credit for, he just needs to use his poles a little more ;) After a long day of skiing on Friday we went out to dinner at Goodwood BBQ, a new restaurant in Riverdale. It was pretty good, although I ate too many appetizers and could barley eat any of my dinner. I was beyond exhausted after dinner so I went home to bed to rest up for another day of skiing. Saturday was a beautiful day! We had so much fun cruising around the mountain, taking a break for a pizza lunch and later break for hot chocolate! I was disappointed in the hot chocolate this time though -- it was watered down -- so Z and Matt didn't get the full experience! Maybe next year! Anyways it was a fabulous weekend, and I think they should make it a yearly excursion!

View from the top of Strawberry into the Ogden Valley

ANTM Night

So one of my new best friends Becky and I have officially coined Thursday nights America's Next Top Model Night. For all you faithful "watchers" you know that it is really on Wednesday nights, but Becky has piano lessons that she teaches on Wednesday so we DVR it and watch it on Thursday. Becky is a wonderful cook and makes me dinner and we watch the show. We take turns critiquing the girls and laughing, during which I rub her cute prego belly. Little Ry Ry is becoming quite the little kicker! I can't wait for this Thursday night!

Trip to the Puppy ER

Last night when I got home from work I did the usual things -- changed my clothes, put on my shoes and let the dogs out. It was at this point I noticed something odd about Bode, usually he runs from his kennel this time he just sat there. This is where I should probably give you some history -- about 3 weeks ago Bode cut the back of his paw open and had to get surgery on it when it wouldn't heal. On Sunday he ripped these stitches, so I have been wrapping his leg to give it a chance to heal. Yesterday while I was at work he had tried to take the wrap off, somehow getting it caught in the side of his kennel. When he did this it pulled the wrap really tight around his leg cutting off the circulation! So back to him just sitting in his kennel, I looked down and realized the wrap, then I realized his poor foot was DOUBLE the normal size, bright red/blue and oozing gross stuff -- Sam into freak out mode! I ran and got a knife cut the wrap off his leg. Poor guy couldn't even put any weight on his leg, but for some reason being the happy boy that he is still had a smile on his face. I promptly called the vet, but they were unable to get him in -- it was almost 6 at this point. So I frantically called my mom and Mike over and over till one of them picked up their phones. I got permission from Mike to take Bode to the ER, so off we went. The ER Doctor was wonderful, she was very gentle and you could tell that she had a real love for animals. She did an evaluation of Bode, then took him in the back room to get a better look at his paw. He came back with a shaved foot, dragging the poor vet down the hallway to find me. She gave us some pain medication, antibiotics, foot soak, cream and Bode's favorite -- a new lamp shade! This morning he was doing much better, and the swelling has gone down, but it is still pretty discolored. Hopefully he doesn't get himself into too much trouble today!

* Snow *

I don't know what the deal is this year, I must have been a very good girl! Why do I say this you ask -- it's snowing AGAIN! This is fabulous news because I am skiing on Friday and Saturday this week!

Last weekend I went up and skied with Dad #2 (Mike) I had a rough time due to the poor visibility, it was really flat light and I hate not having depth perception! We skied Strawberry all day, and I took a few pictures for my friends that are dying from lack of skiing!

And the classic picture as my friend C calls it -- "The one at the end of the day where only wearing a helmet for 8 hours could give you that hair style, and you look like you've been up for three days" Well here it is :)

Gone to the Dogs

So my week has gone to the dogs -- literally! My Mom and Mike went on exchange for the Patrol down to Brian Head, this left me with all three "kids"! We have had an exciting two days so far. I feel guilty for leaving them home all time, therefore we all pile in the car and run errands. The picture is a little blurry with a glare, but it gives you an idea! I bet the people behind us just have to laugh as we drive down the street.

On Sunday afternoon I decided to make chocolate chip cookies, this was a hit with the puppies. Bode helped by laying on my feet where ever I went, and kept an eye on the oven as the cookies baked. Kate tired to get in on the action -- but was unsuccessful in getting any of the dough!

Syd on the other hand was not helpful at all! She lounged in the living room on the back of the couch to catch some sun. Bode and I then got some snuggle time in.

And by the end of the day we were all pooped! Bode kept me up for awhile with his snoring!

There is no feeling in the world that compares to falling in love...

This will be the year that I will forever look back and say -- this is the year I fell in Love.....with skiing! I have always enjoyed skiing, it was something we did in the winter to make the time to go by faster. But this year, well it has been different. I crave it. I can think of nothing else as I sit in my office and stare at the little bit of sky that I can see. I find myself checking the Snowbasin cameras frequently, the background on my computer is even the mountain. In some aspects I think I am make myself into a crazy person. I've never said this before, but I think it could stay winter forever, and I would be okay with that.

Friday I was a loser, I went to dinner with the parents and stayed home all night long to be rested for the ski day ahead. This proved to a good thing, Basin got 6 inches of snow over night and it snowed all day long! I had an amazing day with Mike and Taylor on John Paul. And I'm ready to go back for more!

To Work or Not to Work

To work or not to work -- that really is the question. I choose not to work! For all you worker bees out there, think of me tomorrow while I am on the mountain, enjoying another blue bird day of spring skiing!

Time to Breathe

Oh my! What a busy weekend I feel like I have been going non-stop since I left work on Friday!

.::Friday::.

12-4 Skiing -- the snow was fabulous! Beautiful sunny day! Dad #2 and I rode up together and met my mom. We did run after run, and by the last one, I thought my legs were going to give out on me! But we had a blast, and I fully intend on taking some more half day Friday's before the season is over!

8pm - 1am -- First let me say thank heaven for Redbull!!! With my legs killing me, I met up with Jessie, her husband Nate and Mr. Candrian, we went to dinner at Gateway and headed off to see the laser show at the Clark Planetarium. It was amazing, I kind of felt like I was on drugs and at a rave, but it was way cool and I was amused! Although I think I enjoyed it the most out of everyone!

.::Saturday::.

I was exhausted so I slept in for what seemed like forever, when I finally woke up I cleaned up my mom's house a bit, got ready and was off again! Saturday night Spencer owed me -- he had ditched me the day before on the slopes, so to make it up to me, we went for hot chocolate and watched "Far and Away". It's an older movie, but very good! If you haven't seen it I would recommend it. This made for another late night.

.::Sunday::.

I was rudely awoken by my mother and dad #2, they were jumping on my bed, and stepped on the little one (Syd). If you know me or my pup, we like to sleep, so we were not very happy about the 8am wake up call. We slowly drug our lazy butts out of bed and went to breakfast with the parents. I then promptly went home and took a nap with Syd.

6-11 -- I headed over to my friend Becky and Doug's house for dinner. Becky made everyone enchilada's that were delicious! We then watched the "Secret Window" it was pretty good, but kind of strange! Not sure if I would recommend it.

So all in all it was a great whirlwind weekend -- back to work for a break!