Holy crap! It has been a long time since I updated the ol' blog. It seems to have fallen between the cracks as I've been bogged down with work and school. Over the last month, I haven't seen Lesley very much. For the first two weeks in February, I was in New York for work. It was a really long time to be away from my hot wife. I think it was easier on her with me being gone. She said the house was cleaner and there was a lot more food available to eat. I don't know what she's talking about. Ok, so maybe I leave my stuff all over the house and eat a lot of food. I can't help it, I'm a dirty and stinky boy. (My mom would agree and sympathize with Lesley) My mom always warned Lesley of what she's getting herself into.
Anyway, I took an online class with the U of Phoenix and it was really intense. I spent hours and hours at school in front of a computer writing one assignment after another. All of the writing assignments I have completed would make for one long book. Thank goodness that I have since started a new class that got me back into my regular schedule.
Lesley has been kicking butt at her school, especially in her "pickle-ball" class. Her clinic rotation has moved her to downtown Seattle. I'm sure she will do great and make a good impression on all the therapists and patients there. Hopefully one day she will be able to work at Valley Medical Hospital, a half block away from our apartment complex.
Lola continues to grow like a weed. After two weeks in New York, I barely recognized her. She had some long legs and was missing some baby teeth. Lesley has been finding random teeth on the floor. As for Lola, she had the toothless smile of a hockey player. Her adult teeth have all grown in, I think. Lesley and I have taken Lola to parks to run around. There is a fenced dog park in Kent where the dogs can run around without their leashes. This was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. I watched as little scared Lola was approached by big dogs who surrounded her and sniffed real close. I got nervous a few times as Lola was jumped on and growled at. But Lola had fun, I think. We also take her to a nearby elementary school and let her run free. She can fun for a half hour straight and not get tired.
The day I went to New York, I sold my beautiful Xterra, "Negra," to a nice little Mormon couple. The day after I got back from New York, I bought a sweet 2003 VW Passat. Her name is "Ruby." She's really fun to drive. We took her to Steven's Pass. Lesley and I went snowboarding for Valentines day. It was so much fun. It was our first time boarding this year and we are now both going through withdrawals. We both can't wait till we are filthy rich and can have season passes. Until then, we will have to sacrifice.
Last weekend we went to downtown Seattle and browsed the skate/surf shop near the Bremerton Ferry. We then went to the North Face store so Lesley could get another jacket. (As if she didn't have a million jackets already) After that we went to a place called Ivers for some amazingly yummy/expensive fish, chips, and chowder.
This weekend, we are going to Samamish (sp?) in Oregon with Lesley's parentals. Hopefully the rain will shut off so we can play outdoors.
Umm......I think my well has run dry and I'm out of things to write. So, adeu till next time.
Parker
