Dash's First Vet Visit

Well, the official word is that he is a healthy little cat. He is fighting an infection and worms he probably picked up from the nasty place we got him from.

The vet had to get the "baby scale" out for him. He weighs 2 pounds 3 ounces (but will probably lose weight when the worms are treated).

Everyone thought he was totally cute and such a good little baby kitten.

He only wanted to be held by Mark and fell asleep in his arms while we were still at the clinic.

Next shots in three weeks.

Everyone is home and happy. Except maybe Daisy...she will be going to the vet tomorrow.

It does sound funny

This morning I was making reservations with a hotel for our Spring Break vacation. This hotel is located right on the beach in Georgia. Beaches are, of course, popular for Spring Break. But, it did sound funny to give the guy my address, which has the word "beach" in it. For who would leave their beachside town to go to another beachside town for vacation? Apparently that is just how we do it.

So Saint Simon's Island, here we come (unless we can get a good last minute deal to Europe).

Practically Emotional

If you know you are going to break down sobbing at least once in a day, isn't it a good idea to just go ahead and put it on the list of things to do today? At least that way, once done crying, there there will be a sense of accomplishment. Right?

Computers go, computers come...

Mark's computer died a quick death on Thursday afternoon by way of a burnt up video card. This led us to need a new computer. We were able to get a great deal on a new computer that will work better for Mark for school (much more portable).

I have been wanting a wireless keyboard, which would greatly help my work. So, it seemed like a good time to get that as well.

And then...as long as we were getting a computer with a small screen, a big monitor would be nice. (The two screen thing would be nice for work, too).

So today we had a major technology purchase day and then came home and played with all our new toys!

I had to rearrange my desk for the new screen, but it is really nice to have. I also had to clear out the keyboard tray, where I had been storing all kinds of random things that probably have a better home somewhere else in the house.

(And I am still convinced the computer died because we got our tax return and our things decided the money needed to be spent)

Tequila Lime Pork Chops

We had this delicious marinade on boneless pork chops this evening. It was a big hit (also has been popular on chicken).

1 T fresh minced garlic
1/2 c lemon juice
1 t salt
1/2 c tequila
1 t pepper
1 1/2 t chili powder (I used chipotle powder and had a good kick)
1 T olive oil
(this was enough marinade for 4 chops)

Marinade for about 1/2 hour. Grill pork chops.

Yummy!!!

I served this with a side of fresh pineapple.

Meet Dash!

Dash was helping with work this morning..

...but he soon fell asleep on the job.

Everyone here loves Dash (except maybe Daisy).

We brought our new kitty home on Monday night. His name is Dash...which is very fitting, because he dashes everywhere. He has been a fun little distraction for us and we are both getting very attached.

Daisy and Dash

It is amusing to see a 120 pound dog play with a 12 ounce cat. So far no one has been stepped on and much fun is being had. (Pictures to come soon).