Here are some pictures of Lance and I skiing at Nubs Nob last weekend. It was really cold, but we had a lot of fun. Lance is pretty good on ski's and I didn't do too bad either. I think the last time I went skiing it was at Bittersweet with the middle school ski club...ha.

In the lodge looking sweet!

On the chair lift!

here is the 5th sentence on page 123 in my Pathophysiology book, which just so happened to be the closest book to me at the time I read Emily's post.

"When acid loss is caused by vomiting, renal compensation is not very effective because loss of chloride (an anion) in hydrogen chloride (HCL) acid stimulates renal retention of bicarbonate. Hyperaldoseteronism also can lead to alkalosis as a result of sodium bicarbonate retention and loss of hydrogen and potassium."

I know I officially need to get a life! Anyway, I think Betsy's was the best. I am laughing at that one.

Say goodbye to your mouse Dirty!

Dirty has this rainbow mouse that was getting a bit nasty to keep around. The mouse was losing its hair all over my floor at night and it has come to the point where I have to vacuum everyday because of it. So today I took it upon myself to put the little mouse out of his misery and retired him to the dumpster. Thank goodness I can finally put the vacuum away for a little while.

Smokes has found a new spot to sleep lately too. He enjoys sleeping in my closet on top of all my "clean" clothes. Ugh, I never said he was a smart cat.

LOVE

I thought this was a nice picture for today. Dirty and Smokes were snuggling and it was way cute. Smokes is actually hugging Dirty. We sure have come along way since Christmas!!!

Fun weekend

This weekend Lance came to visit me. We had a lot of fun! Here is a picture of us at the auto show. This was my first experience at the auto show. I had a lot of fun looking at the cars and just people watching.

I think I am going to buy this car in May when I am done with school....what do you think?!?

Angie (my roomie) came out with us to Hoops, a bar right by the Palace. We had so much fun, Lance's friend Mike Ridley was the entertainment at the bar for the night. What a good surprise, Lance even bought me a Mike Ridley CD. Thanks buddy!!!!

Lance and his friends thought it would be fun to jump over chairs and land on my "baked potato" of a couch. Here is a good picture of Lance mid-air.

Besty got some FANS!!!!

Betsy finally had some fans at her swim meet last night, and it sure paid off. She had her best meet of the year and her team beat Oakland. Lance, Alexa (his sis), Uncle Curt, Aunt Barb, Kelsey, Kristi and myself all were there to cheer her on. After the meet we went to the Harrisson Road House for dinner and it was mighty tasty! I had a lot of fun watchin my little sis kick some BOOTY!!!!! Good job Betsy!!!!!

Lance's sister Alexa attended her first swim meet ever....a bit warmer than snowboarding like she is used to.

As you can see Betsy was way excited to have us there....wish I could come every time to watch!

As you can tell the pumpkins went down hill fast. They turned moldy and died right after I made a post about how healthy they were. RIP pumpkins!!

OU swimming

Today I was working out in the rec center at OU and I went to say hi to Peter because I noticed they had a swim meet today. When I went on deck I had an old Texas Swimming shirt on and Peter didn't like that so much so he gave me a new OU swimming and diving shirt. Lovely...Thanks Peter!!!

Dirty Dreams

Here is a video of Dirty snoring her little head off during her nap today. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and hear her snoring, she sounds like a person....bless her heart. Anyway I thought you might like this mom. By the way it is only 10 degrees out today and there is a pet advisory so I am real glad that little miss Dirty is inside with me and not sitting in the window box back home. Turn up your volume and listen to her cute little snores :)

Pumpkins in Winter

In early October my roomate Angie got these REAL pumpkins from her mom's compost pile in their back yard. She brought them back to our apartment to help decorate for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Well the pumpkins are still ALIVE and are not showing any signs of giving up. I guess they turned out to be Christmas, New Years and Valentines day decorations as well. I'm beginning to wonder how long these things are supposed to live.

Potty in the Living Room

I recently went to visit Lance and we went over to his dad's house and found the bathroom walls knocked down and the toilet and bathtub now in the wide open living room. He is remodeling his house and figures that because he lives alone it is no big deal to leave the toilet in the living room while he rebuilds different walls. I thought this was worth blogging because it made us laugh. Some people are just more easy going than others I guess. Lets just hope dad doesnt do this to our house when he and mom decided to remodel.

Don't worry we are not really going!!!

TENS machine fun

Lance hurt his knee is basketball yesterday so I recommended that he try the TENS machine. I helped him put the electrodes on his knee and that was that.....or so I thought. When I came back he had the electrodes on his arm and he and his friend were laughing so hard they were almost crying. Here is a funny clip of our self amusing fun...........

Right at Home

Dirty is feeling right at home. She and Smokes got some new toys and Dirty is lovin life as a house kitty. She did say that she misses you mom!

Dirty's New Home

Tonight will be Dirty's first night in her new home....pray that everything goes well. She seems to be doing quite well already. The ride to my apartment...3 hours, was tough for her, she cried and panted the entire way, but now she looks to be happy and at home. I am so glad she does not have to spend the winter outside and alone now. I will keep you posted on how she adjusts to life as a house kitty.

There is no place like home

Aunt Betsy, Piper and "Dirty" kitty in bed watching "the little mermaid". Life doesn't get much better than that!

Twim "one eyed monsters", now thats livin!

Dad and his new Hawaii worthy Harley Davidson sweatshirt...looking good dad!

Hottie with her "Man and Machine 2008" calander....it's the simple things in life.

Jayme and I proud to be holding up our crabs..ha...Check out those pinchers!!!!

Piper and Nola Part 2

Naked santa.......lovely!

"All I got for Christmas was my two front teeth"....oh, I got some batteries too.

awww, a book all about "Piper" the dog. Very cute!!

Piper the fairy tale princess singing....."Her name was Nola...she was a showgirl"....ha!

Piper and Nola part 1

Because I have so many pictures of my nieces , and because they are so cute....I have decided to post in 2 parts....here it goes....................Piper spent the week before Christmas at my parent's house. We had a lot of fun, minus the fact that we got up to "play" at 7 am every morning. We got to play outside in the snow, help grandpa hang bird feeders and we even got to eat apples like boys....I had a good time babysitting and I think Piper had a good time too.

Nola is getting so big, she is such a little peanut! I miss her already!!!

"Super" Piper!!!!!

World's smallest and cutest santa!

All tuckered out, but it sure was fun!

Stay in Hawaii!!!!

ahhh its snowing for real this time!! Mom and Dad I think you should glue yourselves to Hapuna Beach for a while. Soak up some rays for me and bring the sun with you when you come home!! Getting excited for Chirstmas!!!! Jayme I thought you might be missing the snow too...so here you go!!

Ready for Christmas

Here is a picture of Lance and I at his family thanksgiving...We went to his aunt and uncle's house in Birmingham and it was a lot of fun! I missed our family a ton though!!!!!
Smokes got a new outfit for Christmas! I think he is really getting excited to see everyone!!!

Thankful for the Super Dome

Today I am thankful for the "Super Dome" litter box. Since investing in it a few months ago, Smokes has been able to keep all of the litter inside the box. Only problem with it is that Smokes is too big for it and when he poops his head hangs out the "front door". I realize that not everyone wants to see my cat pooping, but look at that face.....he is really enjoying it! Hope everyone is having a good day!!!!

Thankful for Lance!

Today I am thankful for Lance. He is my best friend and I don't know what I would do without him. I am so lucky to have found such a loving and caring person. He gives me something to look forward to everyday. He has been such an encourager to me for the past 4 years and I can't wait for the day that we are both RNs taking care of the world together!!!! I miss you buddy!!!!!

First Snow!

Mom and Dad here is what you are missing in lovely Michigan. Went up North this weekend to see Lance and it was snowing. Notice how the leaves are all off the trees...ugh Winter is here!!!!

Biggest Perch Ever!

This weekend while I was visiting Lance his step dad went Perch fishing and came home with these bad boys. Dad I thought you might like to see them, arent they huge?!? He said he catches them right up until it snows on Mullet Lake. Ugh....this got me itching to fire up Big Tonto!!!! I look so funny in the picture because the fish were still alive and were flapping all over....poor things if they werent so good to eat it would be catch and release!!!!

Smokes!

Today I am thankful for Smokes. I know I post pictures of him everyday, but look at him....he looks so cozy in my bed. I am sure he laid there all day (its 9:20 pm). Anywhoooooo.....have a good night I'm off to join Smokes!!!!

Computers

Today I am thankful for my computer. I never thought I would say this because it is full of viruses and is slower than a snail, but I am glad that I have it. I use my computer so much....how else would I do all this blogging?!? So no matter how slow and pathetic your computers are....be thankful you have them!!!

All things warm and fuzzy!

Today I am thankful for all things warm and fuzzy. I have been having a sore back lately so after my clinical today I put on my sweats, $4.00 Wal Mart slippers, fleece blanket, grabbed Smokes and crawled into bed for a little while.....it was great!!! Afterall, snowflakes were falling today..ahhh!!!

My slippers are so fuzzy that Smokes thinks I got him a friend. These "kitties" move even less than he does!!!

Thankful for knees!

Today I am thankful that Dad's knees are better. I can remember when he could hardly walk in from the barn and now he is digging pools and building gigantic homes...nice work dad! I am so glad he got asked to work in Hawaii, i never realized how much I loved being around our family until everyone moved away. I am sooooo excited for the entire family to be together soon!!!!

Corn on the Cobber

Today I am thankful for food. I never go hungry and always have enough to eat. This video was taken in the summer but I found it appropriate for today's post!

My happy place!

I too have been inspired by Emily and will try to post daily during the month of November on the things I am thankful for. Tonight I am thankful for my bed...after a 14 hour day at work I think my bed is lookin mighty fine! I would dare to bet that my bed is more comfortable than yours....just look at it!!!