Sunday, January 06, 2008

Big Weekend

We did so much this weekend! On Friday night, Nathan picked up some rental skis and boots from REI. Then, I took Marla to her first dog training session ever. I'm happy to report that she's the largest and best behaved dog in her class. Just as I expected. The other two dogs in her class are...a puggle and a goldendoodle. For those of you who are new to this, those are both "designer mutts," or mutts that were bred on purpose and sold for a high price, contributing to the pet overpopulation problem. This fad has gotten out of hand.

Saturday morning, we took the dogs cross-country skiing. I was surprised to find that it is a blast and I am somewhat good at it! I didn't get cold because Nathan made sure I was properly outfitted. The dogs behaved themselves very well offleash and the whole family is now sore.

Saturday evening after the ski trip, we went over to singer Rob's house so the Taxpayers could practice for the first time in a month. We met our friend Joe there, and he told us that his backup housing solution had fallen through. So today, Nathan and I talked it over and offered Joe and his fiancee Megan the lease of one of our three spare bedrooms. They accepted, and will begin moving into our house tomorrow. At the same time, Nathan's cousin from Alabama is moving in with us until he can get himself situated in Portland with job and new place to stay. He's bringing a friend. As of Monday, we will have four new adults living in this house, for a total of six people, two dogs and one cat. Believe it or not, I'm excited. We suddenly feel cramped, but we'll also be less lonely. Not that we were particularly lonely before....heck, I'm looking for the bright side here! Just kidding, I am excited, and this was all my idea anyway.

I'm very sore from skiing and I'm tired. So here are pictures of dogs:



4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have never been skiing before. I don't like being cold, so it doesn't strike me as an enjoyable pursuit. Marla is adorable! Looks like she's practically as big as Max already!

Miss you lots... I'd call but I'm laid up with the flu and speaking hurts my throat. A lot. I hate being sick on vacation, but my mom is taking great care of me. :) I'll catch up with you soon.

Jorge said...

You know....Marla looks to be about Max's size!

Doc Hack said...

So now that I'm into this blog thing, you're going have to show me how you did that cool video bar and the links section.

Anonymous said...

Loser! Post another entry, dammit.