Right back at cha...

My husband's father, Dad jr. a.k.a. "HULK," paid John and I a visit this past month, and the three of us had a great time!  One of the things that we did was take the Mt. Hood Haunted Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride that traveled around the Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood.  It was a blast!  They recommended that we dress up for the occassion, which all three of us did.  We were one group out of maybe three who actually did come in costume.  All that I can say is watch out for Bob!

This is me... I'm dressed as an undercover 70's cop.

This is John.  He's the criminal.  Kinda hot, huh?

And even Dad got into the fun...

Ikibana Kamakazi Love

(omg, I'm in so much trouble...)

Well, the doctor's appointments have continued, and I have seen one every week for the past three weeks which will continue into next week as well.  I have spent my last two week visits at the allergist.  The first week I did not respond to the testing.  I'm tough skinned, what can I say?  This week they used the needles.  If you know me by now, you know that I HATE NEEDLES.  I'm talking crying out in fear and anguish kind of hate.  I can't even look at them, and when I did, I saw that there were six of them.  SIX FREAKING NEEDLES.  SIX!  Yes, I paniced.  Yes, I held onto my husbands finger well after the jabs ended nearly breaking it.  ANd my arm swelled out in pain and response.  I'm alleric.  Yes, I'm allergic...  to cats and dogs.  Other things yes, but oh the irony.  The painful, humorfilled bastard of irony.

There's only one way to celebrate this fact, but to go out there and find another kitten.  Right honey?

  It's finished!  Thank God it's finished!  We had our first critique this past Monday, and now I am exhausted!  I have to say that this was by far the best critique that I've been involved in as of yet.  It spurred great discussion in an extremely supportive and encouraging environment.  I'm looking forward to the rest of the year, and what is to come.  I am also excited to be in a class with some exceptional students that pass my own abilities by far!  As my father says, "You want to be around people who are going to lift you up and teach you, not bring you down."