Welcome 2009! It's going to be an interesting year. Portia turns 16 in a couple of weeks, Jason is working for himself full time and I'm vowing to get in shape - and am actually going to do it this year. Business is booming, friends are plentiful and life is good!
Speaking of friends, we had a great turnout for the New Year's party last night. I think we had about 30 people in the house. It's been a while since we've thrown a New Year's party and we had a blast! The night went so fast, as it always does when having fun. We slept in until 9:30 this morning, cleaned up from the party aftermath and are focusing the rest of the day on vegging out and relaxing - a rare occurance for us. I'm relaxing so much that I changed out of one pair of pajamas in trade for another pair of pajamas! Can't beat comfort.
Some other miscellaneous updates. Jason has started his new finance blog called Understanding Finances. This is something he's been wanting to do for quite some time and I'm glad he finally got it started. Also, Emily, my mother-in-law, started her own blog for her wonderfully delicious recipes. You don't want to miss out on the Marvelous Recipes blog! Both blogs are highly recommended...no bias at all, nope. ;)
All the Mesker critters are doing well. Pip the mouse is growing, but still isn't big enough to go in a cage. We have discovered that Pip is a girl, so at least we can stop calling her s/he. She prefers to keep to herself for the most part and mainly comes out at night to play and eat. She's a bit intimidated by Hazel, one of the pet store mice who is the biggest girl in the cage, but I think in time they will get along just fine in the long run. I can put my hand in the cage now without freaking them all out too badly, so progress is being made. I hope to have more photos soon.
That's my update for now. Happy New Year to all! I hope 2009 brings you much peace and happiness.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Christmas Time with Friends
Last night Jason and I went to an awesome Christmas party, hosted by Charlie & Christina. Wow, they know how to throw a party! Great food, a hilarious white elephant gift exchange and great company. It was so nice to get out for a night and kick back and relax and catch up with old friends.
John & Jenn put together a very nice video slide show here. It was great to see everyone again and we had a great time. So good, in fact, that I think we're going to invite the same gang plus some out for a New Year's Eve bash at our place!
John & Jenn put together a very nice video slide show here. It was great to see everyone again and we had a great time. So good, in fact, that I think we're going to invite the same gang plus some out for a New Year's Eve bash at our place!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Christmas Woes
Every year I tell myself that I will start Christmas shopping in October and save myself from the stress of last minute brain wracking and penny pinching. And every year it comes down to two weeks before Christmas and I have barely started. This year is no different. Here it is, the 11th of December and I have one, yes ONE, gift purchased...and that is a stocking stuffer for Portia. (We did have one early Christmas family gathering already with Mama Rosie, so at least that portion doesn't fall into play in the next couple of weeks.) I really want to do my shopping online, I detest crowds, traffic and rude holiday shoppers, but if I don't get my butt in gear soon I'm going to miss my window for on time deliveries. It would help if I even had a clue of what I am getting for everyone, but I don't even have that.
I am also having difficulties in finding time to do everything that needs to be done. My Christmas tree isn't even up yet - usually it goes up the week after Thanksgiving. I did, surprisingly, manage to get my Christmas cards done this year - even counting 30 hand made ones....because I started in October. Success!
Jason and I were invited to three parties this Saturday and had to choose one...I hate missing parties and turning down gracious hosts who take it upon themselves to add even more to their December by hosting great parties. But the one we are going to will be a blast! We're even doing the White Elephant gift exchange - I love those! And best of all, they are free! I'm very bummed that we're missing our Flickr holiday party though. We always have such an awesome time with the gang, though I know there will be many photos of the festivities for us to see in the days following the party. Still no New Year's Eve plans yet, though I'm sure something will come up. It always does.
Even with all my complaining, in the end I am very grateful for our friends and family, good health and blessed lives. I wish everyone a safe and memorable holiday season!
I am also having difficulties in finding time to do everything that needs to be done. My Christmas tree isn't even up yet - usually it goes up the week after Thanksgiving. I did, surprisingly, manage to get my Christmas cards done this year - even counting 30 hand made ones....because I started in October. Success!
Jason and I were invited to three parties this Saturday and had to choose one...I hate missing parties and turning down gracious hosts who take it upon themselves to add even more to their December by hosting great parties. But the one we are going to will be a blast! We're even doing the White Elephant gift exchange - I love those! And best of all, they are free! I'm very bummed that we're missing our Flickr holiday party though. We always have such an awesome time with the gang, though I know there will be many photos of the festivities for us to see in the days following the party. Still no New Year's Eve plans yet, though I'm sure something will come up. It always does.
Even with all my complaining, in the end I am very grateful for our friends and family, good health and blessed lives. I wish everyone a safe and memorable holiday season!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Mouse Times Three!
After talking to rodent friends who have successfully kept wild mice (thanks Kate, Linda & Cal!), I took their advice and got Pip two roomies. They are probably a little older than is ideal, but it was my only choice. I did choose the smallest two of the group of five. They don't have names yet, but I'm pondering on Hazel and Moo.
Pip is still holed up in his corner and the girls are showing some interest in him but not antagonizing him. Though the larger of the two girls keeps trying to bury him in the bedding.
He doesn't seem too freaked out by them. They both seem perfectly content and have been exploring and wheel running for the better part of an hour. I have them in a 20 gallon aquarium for the time being. Once Pip is big enough I plan to get a cage topper for the tank as an expansion. And the cool thing is they are on a table right by my desk in the office so I see them all the time! 
I took a few photos - didn't want to freak anyone out too bad. Stay tuned for more mousie adventures!
Moo
Hazel
Pip in Hiding
Pip is still holed up in his corner and the girls are showing some interest in him but not antagonizing him. Though the larger of the two girls keeps trying to bury him in the bedding.
He doesn't seem too freaked out by them. They both seem perfectly content and have been exploring and wheel running for the better part of an hour. I have them in a 20 gallon aquarium for the time being. Once Pip is big enough I plan to get a cage topper for the tank as an expansion. And the cool thing is they are on a table right by my desk in the office so I see them all the time! I took a few photos - didn't want to freak anyone out too bad. Stay tuned for more mousie adventures!
Moo
Hazel
Pip in Hiding
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