Whew...

Well, Ron and I are just about moved in to our new place. Rather, we're completeley moved in just not organized. Last Saturday (was it really only one week ago) we moved every piece of stuff that we managed to collect over the course of a few years into our new apartment. We were so fortunate to have alot of help that made it much more manageable and everything was moved in 4 hours! (that means out of the old and loaded into the new) Today, Ron and I (mostly Ron) finished cleaning out the old apartment and cleaned it up. We dropped off our keys and Ron took a few moments to reflect on the time we spent in our old place. Here's some pictures of the new place.

You can see some of our paint job, the new place is very close to Westfield which is wonderful! I went there today and visited WIlliams-Sonoma and bought and overpriced sifter and had lunch with friends. (All while poor Ronald-o slaved away in Piscataway). I've got to find a way to make that one up...maybe sausage soup?

But best of ALLLLLLL Jon and Katie came to visit! Hurray it was wonderful to see them and their sweet and adorable baby..ahem..little boy, Erich! Good times!

A Little Update

Sorry for the lack of updates!!

Let's see...a whole lot has happened since the last update.

We finally got an upstairs apartment at Riverside Village. The bad news is we are 45 yards or so form the train tracks. It's a freight train so it's not too bad but hopefuly we'll get used to it.

We visited the the father of the litter of puppies we hope to get our puppy from. We also met the mother's daughter. The mother was too pregnant and was at the vet's preparing for birth. The breeder has really nice facilities and the dogs were very laidback and friendly, especially in the house. Also, the father looked like he had a strong retrieving instinct, they all did frankly. So, apparently we passed our "interview" so i'm trying to get in touch with the breeder. I'll call her today to see what's up.

Last Tuesday (3/11/08) the litter was born.
PICS OF LITTER

We're hoping for a male and there's a little confusion over the puppies sex. Nikki and I are hoping for a chocolate or black male. In one spot on the breeders website she says there were 0 chocolate males and 1 black. At the link I provided the breeder says there's 2 chocolate males and 1 black male. I'm calling the breeder today to find out the story!

We also painted the apartment this past weekend. The Living room has an accent wall with medium blue, entire bedroom is a pine green and the kitchen has an accent wall with a yellow orange. We'll add some pics soon. I can't help but think how much of a pain in the butt it'll be to repaint this when we move from this place but it looks nice at least!!

This Saturday we're hoping to do the bulk of the move with a u-haul. Ugh I hate moving.
We'll try not to wait 2 months for the next update!! :)

-Ron

Yes we can!

2008

Update on our stuff: We rang in the New Year with a fun party at our place where we drank and feasted and were generally stupid until late in the evening! Good times had by all I imagine!

Then of course I got sick, this time I managed to acquire Tonsillitis and Sinusitis in the same time. I went to the doctor when I couldn’t swallow anymore and had a fever. Ah well, thank God for anti-biotics, I’m back on my feet kicking and dancing.

My mom had surgery to have her gallbladder out. The defective little thing came out without any complications, but the recuperation is always a pain (literally). I’m pleased to report she is back to work, doing half days and catching up. She’ll be 100% in no time at all!

Ron has been hunting and hunting and hunting, but he did find time to take a drive to Sandy Hook with me to see some Historic lighthouses in Atlantic Highlands. The Twin Lights of Navesink are no longer operational, but they are beautifully old, and have an interesting history. There is a small museum and gift shop located there as well, and a great view of the Sea. Afterwards we went to Fort Hancock a (mostly) abandoned naval base in Sandy Hook. Ron had visited several times before while fishing, but I had never seen it before. Really rather creepy!

Overall, it’s been a good time in New Jersey.

Goodbye 2007 and Hello 2008!

I hope this is how everyone spent their New Years Eve...

Cloverfield Movie!!

This movie looks REALLY exciting!! Click on the video trailer.

In Praise of Robins!

Not only are Robins harbingers of the spring thaw, they are also very open-minded people of sound reason and good morals!

:) Hi Robin! :)