Renee, why'd you make me marry him?

When Ryan discovered I didn't put this picture up, he was bummed. In his sick and twisted mind, he thinks it's hilarious when Libby turns butch and gets so excited, her feet come off the ground. (Poor Dax.) Thus, I give you:

Let it Snow!

We woke up this morning and *YAY* there was snow! So I thought it would be appropriate to show you Libby & Dax's "snow noses." (Each winter, huskies' noses turn partially pink.) This is Libby. She looks like she just got out of jail.

Here's Dax. For whatever reason, his pictures always make him look like he's got a Cyrano De Bergerac nose. It's so long. And in the winter, it barely turns pink, I love it.

When we let the dogs out, Libby went into psycho-stalker-killer mode.

Here she is attempting to bite Dax's ankles. He figured out awhile ago that if he just sits down, she can't get to them.

They love the snow.

surprise surprise

Well I guess the cat's out of the bag. Here we are, about to be parents in like nine months. We refer to this ultrasound as "the diamond ring." The "diamond" is the baby and the "ring" is the sac. The funny part is that it'll be born on or very near Ryan's birthday. Which means, YES, we were pregnant at Christmas, but we weren't lying when we told everyone NO because we didn't know yet! (If you can't see too well, click on the image and it'll zoom... a lot.) Anyway, it's still early, but we'll keep yall posted.

backyard mess

I feel for you now, Randy. (The year we lived in Melber, Dax & Libby reaped total havoc on Randy's prized, precious backyard. It got to the point where he stopped filling in all the holes the dogs had dug until after we moved to Washington.) Since it's not raining as much (kinda, not really), I've been letting the dogs spend more time outside. When I went out to take photos of the dogs' holes, Dax was following me, standing between me and the holes, like, "What are you doing by our holes. You're not going to fill them in are you? We've worked so hard to get them this deep." What a ham. They love to dig. We're surprised and grateful that Libby hasn't taught Dax how to dig out of the yard and run away, which is her favorite past time from living in Colorado with Ryan.

They BEG to go out, especially in this cooler weather. They love to watch the neighborhood. There are a couple kids who are always playing in the backyards. Ryan and I get a real kick out of it because 99.9% of the time, they're playing Star Wars, complete with lightsabers and cloaks. Anyway, the dogs watch them play and run along side when the kids run from yard to yard. These dogs are so social.

yay!

After nearly ten years of reckless driving, I am SO proud to say that I passed my test! ...Barely though! Now, I'm blessed with an eternally youthful license. (As long as we're in the military or I have a military ID, my license doesn't expire.) And since the wait was so long, Ryan went ahead and renewed his license. Now we're both Forever Young.
After the test, Ryan & I went to Cabela's. I was so excited because Ryan had never been to one before. I'm sad to say this Cabela's just wasn't the bomb diggity. Five of this store could fit into the other Cabela's I've seen. It was still good, but only because it's a Cabela's. It appears that a miniature polar bear has attacked Ryan's head. What is the proper response to a miniature polar bear attack?

Wait a minute, I can't put my finger on it... but something's not right.

update

I have decided to go ahead and get my license from Washington. ONLY because several employers around here specifically request a "valid WA driver's license." But I still think they're stupid.

On another note, if you are going to call, please use our HOME phone number. Unless you're Cingular/ATT, then call the cell phones as much as you like.

found some pics

It seemed like Seattle weather followed us to Kentucky. On the first clear day, we went riding. Left to Right: Renee, Randy, Gloria, and Ryan.

Reece's girlfriend, Shelley, was so brave to submit herself to one of our Christmas gatherings. (I don't remember what was so funny.) I do know that Reece is the biggest tard that ever existed.

would you rather

1. Take the driving test on 01/18/008 and pay $25+ for a non-expiring WA license, which has your weight displayed. You will walk out of the DMV with a valid driver's license.

OR

2. Mail KY a renewal license request and pay $20 Saturday. The license will not have your weight displayed and it will have the picture that you are so proud to show people who ask for identification. You will have your license sometime within the next week.

Seriously, I need opinions. If YOU were ME, which one of these options would you choose?

I hate my brain.

Okay, so I let my driver's license expire last month. Jess took me to the Department of Licensing, who told me that I would have to retake the tests... that's right, both the written and the driven. So, we returned today, with high hopes. Good news! I passed my written test and I'm scheduled to take my driving portion on the 18th. This is SO weird to not drive myself around. I feel so dependent and moronic (is that even word?). I guess the good news is that my house will be immaculately clean.

deja vu

Look at this.

postsecret.com

That's a neat website, Jess.

I found these videos on youtube. It'll take awhile to watch them all... but you know you will.

Hmm, I think I'll be eskimo, too. (Dan?)

what?!

I post! I'm a poster!

funny puppies

Since we had the fence installed, Dax & Libby spend a lot of time outside (when it's not all wet and nasty). They chase each other around the yard, driving the neighbors' dogs absolutely insane.

They're fascinated with squirrels.

Here's a video I found of Dax with his stalker girlfriend, Lucy.