It’s hot.

My goodness. Yesterday was 104. I know in some parts of the world, it gets hotter than that, but not here. That’s really, really hot. Most people don’t have a/c in this area. Mostly because it never. gets. that. hot. here.

We’ve been trying various ways to stay cool. Cold showers, dips in the kiddie pool, sleeping in the tent, squirt bottles, shade, fans, etc. It’s fun I tell ya! Fortuntely both of us have a/c at work, but then we come home and spend the entire evening trying to cool off. And the poor dogs! We toss them in the kiddie pool a couple times a day. They hate it, but it works.

It’s supposed to start cooling down over the next week, I guess. I think today should be around 98. Still hot, but better than 104!

Ducky update

Poor Bebe had a little accident the night before last and scraped off the top layer of her beak on one side! Poor girl. We’ve been putting her in her “igloo” at night to keep her safe from raccoons and such, but apparently that won’t work since she got her beak stuck underneath it! The only other option left is for her to sleep outside exposed.

So, we’ve decided to find her a better home with other ducks so that she can snuggle up with them to keep warm. Fortunately, a friend of ours knows someone that has a farm and often takes in injured animals and she was more than happy to take our Bebe. We’ll be taking her out there on Friday. I’m really sad to see her go and will greatly miss her adorable quacking, but I’ll be relieved for her to be in a safe place with other ducks & animals. I think it will be a great place for her.

She’s still not walking, but is making slow progess. We’re hoping she’ll make a full recovery and have a good life in her new home.

Bebe

Bebe, originally uploaded by eklektic*photos.

How could you not love this girl? She actually snuggled with me yesterday when I was feeding her. It was the sweetest thing.

Hello again

Well, I decided to keep this blog up and see how it goes. I probably won’t be posting very often – at least not for a while. I’ve taken down a lot of the more personal posts and won’t be blogging about that anymore.

So…Moving on! We’ve been super busy getting moved into the house, which ended up happening the same weekend I had gallbladder surgery. Yuck! But Dave has been a trooper and did ALL.THE.WORK. while I recovered (thanks, honey!). We are almost settled and looking forward to having a little more free-time.

We got a duck! Her name is Bebe and she was rescued by our friend, Missy. She had been attacked my something and was in shock when Missy found her. The vet thinks she will make a full recovery and we are really hopeful that will be the case. She is getting really strong and could start walking again anytime! She’s such a sweetie and the dogs get along with her really well. I posted a couple photos on Flickr if you are interested.

We are enjoying some lovely, warm weather and so glad summer is almost here!

The after photos

After playing in the snow for about 15 minutes:

His entire underbelly and legs begin to look like the abominable snowman. We actually have to rinse him off in warm water or he gets water all over the house as they melt.

The after photos

After playing in the snow for about 15 minutes:

His entire underbelly and legs begin to look like the abominable snowman. We actually have to rinse him off in warm water or he gets water all over the house as they melt.

Snow day

It’s been snowing for a couple days now and I stayed home today. Yesterday was a bit of a fiasco. Dave and I took transit to work, which requires walking a mile to the bus stop. It was fine in the morning when the snow was only a couple inches. By the time I headed home (early) around noon it was about 5 or 6 inches. A lot to trudge through with my arms full and snow pelting me (yes, pelting) straight at my face. And wouldn’t you know it, I left my brand new umbrella on the darn bus in the morning! Grrr.

Other that that, I love the snow. It is so beautiful and the dogs love to play in it. It’s quite an adventure taking them out to do their business. We spend about twenty minutes hopping around in it (them) and throwing snowballs (me). Bubba, the schnauzer, likes to eat snow. Especially snowballs. Good times.

Speaking of doggie outtings, they are calling me now. Hope you are enjoying your day wherever you are.
Love.

what not to do

Looks like our work frenzy on Sunday took it’s toll! Yesterday Dave and I were both not feeling well and stayed home from work. We slept almost all day and it’s a good thing…

I made one of our favorite Thai dinners last night (Rama Showers – tofu, spinach and peanut sauce with jasmine rice). While I was cutting up the tofu to cook up, one of the pieces fell on the floor and Bubba (our mini-schnauzer) got it. We didn’t really think anything of it at the time. However, an hour later our poor little guy had hives all over his body! Apparently, he’s allergic to soy. We rushed him to the doggie emergency room and they fixed him up with some anti-histamines and cortizone. After we got home, he seemed to be much calmer and slept for a little while. Then about 3 in morning, the benedryl must have worn off, because he was totally restless and itchy. We gave him some more benedryl, but he never really settled back in.

Lessons learned: don’t work too hard and don’t feed your dog tofu. Who knew?

Belly, belly, bo belly.

happy*dog, originally uploaded by eklektic*photos.

Mom’s newest housemate. This dog is HUGE. You have no idea. She is so sweet though, look at that FACE!

Welcome to the family, Bell. Love. Love. Love.