What we have been up to

What have we been up to? Too much and too little in my book. Jonathan started his job- and things are rapidly proving themselves to be correct. Full days, and lots of opportunities. He is traveling a bit( actually he will be gone all next week ) implementing ideas, spending some time on the golf course ( choke ) in all - hes looking forward to his days rather than dreading them. As you can see from the swag- tshirt below...the culture is a bit different....but he loves it.

A few weeks ago this cat- George, Hobo, Bobo- we cant decide made an appearance on our back deck. He and Bob would be found just sitting near eachother starring at one another...I initially thought AWWW - BOB made a friend! Isnt she cute! Well several days later, and we noticed that it didnt have a collar, and wasnt neutered ( its a boy!) and that in all reality it was a stray. Not uncommon in are area as we are back to a deserted mountain range, however we didnt know what to do. Not really interested in adding another cat to the family, but cant let the poor thing keep wandering the neighborhood without being neutered either. So over the course of a week we got friendly with it, he let us touch him and he would venture close to the house when we left food out. Finally we caught him and we decided to do the responsible thing...take him in to the vet to be checked out. ( That was an adventure- boxing him up and taking him on THAT trip) Anyway we got him all his shots, found out he was 12 months old and in good shape albeit slightly skinny. With the harsh winters - I didnt feel good about letting it out again - so Jonathan and I decided we might try to adopt it. Its been a mix of two steps forward and 1 step back. Wild cats are unpredictable, and this one sprays. We have been told that they can still mark territory regardless of being neutered now and thus we are at an impasse. Hes currently holding up in one of our bathrooms and getting used to human interaction, but Im not ready for him to have free reign of the house ( and maybe never) So we are still trying to figure out a long term solution for George-hobo-bobo.

Khory has been out of town for almost two weeks. TWO whole weeks where Ive gotten our son all to myself! Ive absolutely loved it. I miss that kid when hes away from me...

Next weekend we are headed out to see Noel! Super excited- not for the drive( the last time we attempted such a drive, Tristan had cried almost the entire 12 hour trip except for the brief 2 hour nap he took...that trip ended all plans for vacations for our family for the next 18 months. SERIOUSLY)- but to see Brook and the family! And hopefully we will get out of this horrible, raining, snowy, windy, WINTER weather!

Elijiah has been invited to participate on a competitive soccer team for next year! We are so excited for him and this opportunity. He has struggled for the last couple of seasons to find a home if you will. Tried several leagues, and we werent happy for a variety of reasons. Elijiah started to show some real talent and passion for the game that wasnt being developed on the rec leagues- and we thought this was the year for him to try out for the next level. However he was just asked to join a team due to his abilities and we are stoked!

Other than that- we finally got around to planting our garden during one weekend when it didnt rain, we are busy busy with everyday life, and the continued juggling of our lives. All is good. :)