Ventana Holiday Party

Steve flew down to AZ the first weekend of December to be my date for my company holiday party. We arrived early to enjoy early evening around the pool. We sat by the fire and watched the sunset change the colors of the mountains. Here are a couple shots from the night.

Kitty Bath!

It was time for bathtime for Simon. I waited for Steve to get in town, because I knew it would take more than one person to make it happen. After the bath, Steve and I decided that we would need at least 3 more people for next time. Although kitty is curious about the bathtub and water, he does not like being wet.

Silly Simon

Everyday after coming home from work, I would find this, the flower guard. I think he really liked how the flowers smelled.

One day when I was cleaning the kitchen, Simon found his way to the microwave. He really likes small spaces, and I literally had to drag him out of it. Yes, I cleaned it again after he got out.



New cheap toy: tissue paper. I keep finding traces of it around the apartment.

I walked into the bathroom one night and found him like this. It was his new place to nap for a few weeks.

It's Fall...

but you wouldn't know it here! I chose the background of fall leaves because it's something I miss about Michigan. Good thing Trader Joe's sells Spiced Cider that is a decent replacement for Michigan Apple Cider.

A funny story about yesterday! I went to Trader Joe's for my usual Sunday grocery shopping. I had a few things that I wanted to pick up, but mostly walked around picking out things that were calling my name. I went to the register to pay, and after the cashier rang me up, he yelled, "YOU WON!!!" And then started ringing the bell like crazy. I was hoping that I had won a million dollars, but instead I got to spin the wheel becuase my total was 4 of a kind: $22.22. I won a free bouquet of flowers, and of course I picked out the most expensive ones!

Look closely and you may see a cat in my roses. I couldn't keep him out of them. He literally smells like roses because he spends so much time in them.

The proof!

Gangstas

My boys spent some good quality time together.

Company Picnic

This year, our company picnic was at Old Tucson Studios. There was pork BBQ, Can Can girls, gun fights, carriage and train rides, and free Ice Cream! Overall, it was a good day. Here are some pictures of me and my friends!

Cooks in the Kitchen

Steve and I have been trying to cook more. Here we display homemade pizza and pecan pie!

Apartment Rearranged!

I got bored! Steve helped me arrange my apartment, and I think it looks much better!

Simon's First Birthday!

For kitty's first birthday, he got some new toys and Fancy Feast. He was clearly very excited. I think that Steve and I had more fun...

Simon and I are very excited to come home for Christmas!

Update!

I realize that I haven't updated this in a VERY long time. Many things have happened recently, and I wanted to let all of you know about it!

Work is going very, very well. We are coming up onto a deadline next week, so I have been working late and on weekends, but it's totally worth it! I will be needing a mental health day soon though. As of today, I have applied for graduate school at Johns Hopkins University. They have an online program for a MS in Biotechnology. I hope that I get in! (cross your fingers!)

I have just purchased my plane ticket for Christmas. Simon and I will be there for 2.5 weeks! I am really looking forward to it. Here are some pictures from the summer. Talk to you guys soon!

Snow-Capped Catalinas

I couldn't believe my eyes when I woke up on Saturday morning. We've had some crazy weather lately. Thursday night, my county had a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, a Flood Warning, a Tornado Watch, and a Blizzard Warning above 4,000 feet. I can't think of any other place this would happen.

The heavy snow is where Mount Lemmon is which is about 9,000 feet. There has been snow on these mountains for about a week.

This is Pusch Ridge and my view from my apartments. These mountains are about 4,000 feet, and this is the first time I've seen snow on them!

New Favorite Shirt

Got a wonderful package in the mail from PA! I proudly show off the art work on my fridge, and I love the reminder of what a snow man looks like. Thanks, Ava-bug!

Nerd Alert!

Steve and I didn't waste much time to start decorating for Christmas. Decorations included window stickers and a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Clearly we had a blast.

Thanksgiving Dinner

So Thanksgiving dinner was a lot quieter than I remember this year, but the food was pretty good, and the company was great!! Steve and I unbuttoned the top button and relaxed for the rest of the evening. It didn't really seem like it was Thanksgiving though, with the 80 degree heat and mountains across the street!

1 Night, 2 Parties

So I decided to dress up like a cat for Halloween. I thought it would be easy--it's in my name. The night was fun, but I was down and out for the weekend. I decided that I can't do that very often. I'm starting to get old. But now that Halloween is over, the countdown begins for Thanksgiving. Happy Birthday, Dad!

The Chicken and the Bee

I've been searching for the perfect Halloween costume for the work party this weekend. Instead Steve and I had too much fun at Target.