The cutest puppy in the world wishing everyone a "Merry Christmas"

Cosmo looks a little too excited to be getting his picture in this, I know. Haha. We are leaving next Saturday to go home for Christmas and we can hardly contain our excitement! It seems like we haven't seen our families forever. Matt has his finals this week and can't wait for them to be over haha. Christmas will definetely be a good stress reliever for him. We are hoping the snow will hold off in Oregon until we leave. I heard when it snows here the whole city shuts down because the black ice and snow get to be way too slippery. Fun as it sounds, I don't know how much I like the thought of being stuck in my house for a day or two, so cross your fingers. We hope everyone has a great Christmas and hope you all travel safe!

Fleas, Fleas, and New Job

Last week we discovered Cosmo had fleas....we started out finding about 50 on his body and picked them out with tweezers. It was sick to say the least. We tried everything at the store that was over the counter and finally tried the prescription treatment 2 days ago, and I think we finally got the buggers! It was exhausting. We had to wash every single thing in our house 2-3 times along with vacuuming atleast once a day. I feel bad for anyone that ever has to go through this.

On a good note my new job is going GREAT! It is only a couple blocks away, so I get to come home for lunch. I get more hours and get off earlier, and it is just fun. I get to numb people up and do injections now. It is pretty fun and I have already learned a ton of new things. I couldn't be happier.

We are leaving for St. George on the 19 for Christmas and get to stay for a whole week! Can't wait to see our family and friends. It seems like it has been forever...

Finally

So, I got a new job!!! I have been dying to get out of the Dr.'s Office that I am at now for way too many reasons. I will be working a half mile from my house at the hospital for a Dermatologist Group instead of the crazy Dr. now. I can't wait! the new place is nice and close and will be perfect. I start in 2 weeks! WOO HOO

Halloween and Korean Dinners

We had an awesome halloween this year! We ended up going to the OHSU Halloween party, it was wild but fun! We went as "white trash", kinda goofy costumes-safe to say we didn't plan them until five minutes before we left. I don't think anyone really knew what we were to be honest. We also went to Korean food with some of our Dental friends the next night which was quite the adventure. I have gone to Korean a ton of times, but my Dad always took care of the ordering so, we did have a couple surprises. But everyone seemed to like it and it was a fun change. As for our lives, we are still just puttin along. Matt is doing great in school and is keeping super busy. We definetely look forward to the weekends and getting a little break. We are staying in Oregon for Thanksgiving but will be going home for Christmas. We can't wait to see our families and friends, It seems like it's been forever!

"Angus"

This past weekend we got to go home to St. George for the much loved deer hunt. We were thrilled when Matt killed a deer they named "Angus" on the first day! We had a ton of fun being with the family and getting to go home for a couple days. It was my first experience at a deer hunt so it took a little bit to get used to but in the end it was definetely a good and learning experience!

Pumpkin Patch!

Today we went to the cutest pumpkin patch! They had little animals, rides, and of course a ton of pumpkins! We are getting more excited for halloween every day. We also are counting down, we are going home for a few days on friday.It will be nice to go home and see some family. Basically we can't wait!

Just a little excited about Halloween

We can't wait for Halloween to come this year, along with the festivities that it involves. Last night we had some friends over to carve pumpkins! They turned out so cute, and our pumpkin is proudly displayed on our balcony. All the neighbors are jealous, I just know it.

Everything is going great here! Just school and work. Matt started his new semester this week and is loving the dental lab work, he is starting to feel like a real dentist. We are counting down for 3 weeks when we get to go home to St. George for a couple days, then the next weekend my Mom is coming to visit us here. It will be fun showing her around Portland. We are loving it here and couldn't be better!

The Wet Bench

So lately Matt and I have been taking up tennis and play it seems like every night with our good friends Kjerstin and Clark. Last night we were just finishing up and packing up our stuff when we here this "splash" and "splat" noise. Little did Matt know when he sat on the bench that there was a about a half inch of water pooled right where he sat. Safe to say his butt was soaked and the ride home was pretty interesting! haha

Oregon thus far

Where to begin?! Our lives have been so crazy , but we are still making time to have fun and relax a little. We love being here, and have made some awesome, and adventurous friends. I love the all the time Matt and I get to have for just us. The fun never stops! Here are a few things we have done so far.....

We got a package from Matt's Parents with a prize for Cosmo of course...

Driving to school/work on a rainy and foggy morning

We went to the dog park where Cosmo met some buddies.

Went rock climbing, and made it to the top!!!




Not sure who or what this guy is, kind of a mix between the grinch and the pink panther. Sure hope this is not normal in Oregon haha, it's kinda creepy. Scariest thing is he was walking around the park....ah!




Cosmo loved going on a hike

The big 22

So today my husband turned 22! So old I know haha. We have some good friends here that are also doing the dental school thing that are rock climbers so we decided to give it a try. First of all, matt is SUPER scared of heights so I was thinking there was no way he would try, but he did! And he got all the way to the top on his first route. It was super fun! We also took Cosmo up with us and he had as much fun if not more than everyone else. We are so exhausted from rock climbing, it definetely takes it out of you. We are just getting ready for a busy week and looking forward to having Labor Day off! A break is always nice...

First week

So our first week is over! Matt started school on monday, and I started my job. Overall the week went good! I can't believe how busy we are. We usually don't get home until about 7, and we are pretty exhausted, but I am sure we will get used to it. Matt loves school and is working his butt off studying for his first test on monday. I am sure he will do great!!!

NeW JoB!!

So I finally got a job! I am going to be working for a doctor and I will be an esthetician and a medical assistant at the beginning. I think it will be pretty fun! The only down part is that it is about a half hour drive. BUMMER! But I am so excited to have an income again. I never realized how stressful it is not knowin g when your next paycheck will be. I start on the 19, two days after matt starts school, so until then we are just hanging out and doing whatever the heck we want to do, and still loving it out here!

Still looking...

So I am still jobless and still going crazy! I don't really enjoy looking for jobs, and it makes it even harder because I know just what I am looking for and I am being super picky. I better take what I can get I guess. We are still loving it here! The heat is finally becoming bearable which is nice. We have our apartment all put together and I love it. Matt starts school in about two and half weeks. Pretty crazy! so we are just trying to enjoy eachother while we can and exploring the area. We have gotten lost way too many times!

The new crib

Our Apartment! There is still some work to be done, but I am glad we are almost settled in. We love it here!

We made it!

We have finally made it to oregon, after a 1200 mile drive we are so happy! It is so fun getting our new apartment set up and decorated. I am working on finding a job and have found a ton of awesome places I want to work. Hopefully I can find one soon! Matt's school starts in about 2 and a half weeks so we are just getting settled and trying to spend time together until then. We miss everyone and hope you are all doing good!

Been awhile...

Our lives have been pretty crazy so far this summer! We went to Portland a couple weeks ago and nailed down an awesome apartment. I never thought I would be excited to live in an apartment, but I really love this place! We have already begun packing up our house. It feels so empty now! I can't wait to get into our new place and get it all decorated.

Our official moving day is July 22. Matt's parents are driving up to Portland with us. It is a two day drive. Not quite sure if I will make it! haha. I have never driven that far before, but I am sure it will be way fun regardless. I will try to get some pictures up of our place once we are moved in! Wish us luck!

San Diego

Over memorial weekend we went on one last vacation, with matt's side of the family, before we are off to dental school. We went to the Cubs game (matt LOVES the cubbies) and the zoo along with the beach. It was a nice relaxing weekend. I also never realized how fun baseball is. I usually am not that into it, but when you go to a real game it is so intense! I would cheer so loud without even meaning to or realizing it. (How embarrassing) I absolutely loved the trip but am glad to be back in our cozy home and to have some good old home cooked meals again.

Graduation

Cosmo was tired after a long day....

With Grandma Lorna and John

SO....it finally came. We are so happy and excited to be moving onto the next step in our lives and to get a fresh new start. Graduation day was long but fun. We had Matt's family come up and we got to have a fun lunch and get together at our house. It was fun seeing everyone up here for possibly one of the last times. So Weird!!! After the festivities were over we went to "ninja" for dinner (Laura, I saw yours and Mike's picture on the wall !!) and then went to see the movie "Wolverine" (It was RAD!) It was a very fun and exciting day, and I am so proud of Matt!