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The Hustler

2009-03-14T12:11:00.001-04:00

For Beth:

Jury Duty

2009-02-10T12:23:00.003-05:00

After deferring twice (legit school reasons) I finally served my first-ever day of jury duty! Once I got over the fact that I would be missing an exam and having to reschedule said exam, I was somewhat excited about actually serving! This excitement lasted for the first 4 hours...as they split us up into panels, filtered out those ineligible jurors, and asked us the general questions.

here's how my first 4 hrs were spent...
8am arrive at courthouse
8:15 am wait
8:45 am file into courtroom
9:00am shuffle people around into "panels"
9:30 am judge arrives
10:00am weeding out the folks who really don't want to be there!
10:30 am start asking question

As a member of the 1st panel I was one of the few interviewed before 1:00pm. The judge let everyone go for lunch...but for some reason asked panel 1 to return at 2pm. Let's face it, the guy has probably been around for how many jury selections...maybe a couple hundred! I find it hard to believe that he truly thought they would be done interviewing the rest of the jurors by 2pm...especially when he saw that morning that it took 2 hrs for the 3 lawyers to go through 12 of us!

So I returned at 2pm...without any reading materials (as requested by the court)...and sat. Not only did we sit, with nothing to do for 4 hours...we sat in a separate room. The least they could have done would be to sit us in the courtroom so that we could entertain ourselves with the other people's stories! Sitting in that room with 30-some people, forced you to sleep or make small-talk...and you know how much I love small-talk!

Finally at 6pm! Yes, 6pm...apparently the 5:00 rule does not pertain in the courtroom...the judge called us back in for "jury strike." The jurors were joking as we waited that we should go on "strike" since pay is only $25/day...but the thing that got me was you get paid if you stay for the first 1hr or the entire 8hrs!!!

We filed back into the courtroom, I must say that by this point I felt that I had put so much in to the process, I actually wanted to be chosen for the jury!!! But after 20 minutes of paper being passed back and forth, I found out I wasn't picked...I have a feeling it was because one of the attorneys new me as a tech at Gaines School.

I understand the process is there for a reason...but I still feel that somethings could change for the better! Like...hey, maybe we could bring books, or the judge could say come back at 3 or 4.
I must say it was a very "unique" experience...but I definitely understand why so many people attempt to get out of the dreaded jury duty...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MFebZlUJ7E

I Heart Dr. Barton!

2009-01-14T21:06:00.003-05:00

Today in Cardiology I saw the light! After sitting in this class for the past two weeks, I finally learned something! Why the change you may ask? THE TEACHER!!!! A new professor began lecturing today and I realized that a great teacher can make all the difference.

Usually when I'm half-listening and not interested in the class, I peg the material as boring and blame my lack of understanding on not studying enough...but today Dr. Barton did it again. She made me realize that a great teacher can make any subject interesting and that as a student I am not stupid for "not knowing." I am in vet school to learn. But Dr. Barton made me realize that our professors should be here to facilitate our learning, not just passively deliver information!

When less than 1/3 of the student population and the veterinary practitioners fail to learn a crucial skill, like identifying cardiac murmurs by auscultation, something is wrong with the system! So what does a great teacher do!?!? She takes it upon herself to change this statistic by TEACHING students...and not assuming they should just know!

As often as I complain about my least favorite professors, I must acknowledge that a large number of teachers during my 20-some years in school have been great teachers. I am sincerely grateful for each and everyone of these outstanding teachers...I know I wouldn't have made it this far in my academic career without them!

So, to Dr. Barton and all the other great teachers out there...THANK YOU! Thank you for your time and dedication.

Date Night

2009-01-09T11:47:00.004-05:00

With our busy schedules...okay, really my busy schedule...Emily & I rarely get to spend time together by ourselves. So, last night we had a date night.

Our friend Ben got us free tickets to see "Drumline Live" at the Classic Center. We decided to do it up right and go to dinner too!

East West Bistro was one place we've been wanted to go back to (although we've never been there together)...and it was yummy! The show was fun, not quite what we expected...but very entertaining! There was a lot of audience participation...and according to Emily the small African-American girl in front of us kept giving me the stink-eye for my less-than rhythmic dancing...but the time we spent together was the best part!

However, Emily does now believe that she could be a member of the cast...

My Late New Year's Resolution

2009-01-06T10:05:00.002-05:00

The other night I realized that I have spent so much of my life counting down the days til...
I say things like, "if I can just make it through this week" or "it's only for a month; I can do anything for a month."

I chalk this attitude up to my "planner" personality. I've always been a planner, and I always have a plan. In middle school it was preparing for high school, and then planning for college, and then for vet school...always trying to work my way to the next thing.

Since being in vet school, I have noticed that I have "put my head down to plow through"...and I've forgotten to "stop and smell the roses"!

So, my New Year's Resoultion (a bit late, but better than never) is to stop counting down the days...and start living my life. I am resolved to enjoy each day or at least find small things that make me happy throughout my day!

A New Face

2008-12-29T23:51:00.002-05:00

so as some of you may know, my glasses broke about a week ago! but have no fear...i purchased not one, but two new pairs today! they won't be ready for 5-7 days but just wanted to prepare everyone for a new face...well, an old face with new glasses!

Farewell to a Beloved Co-Worker, Birdie

2008-12-27T15:17:00.003-05:00

Christmas brought some sad news this year...one of our clinic kitties, Birdie, was euthanized.

Birdie received his name after falling out of a tree! He claimed his place in the clinic and in our hearts. He was known for his love of kittens, and his disdain for dogs and small children!
He was never a good patient, but always a good friend. Birdie will be missed by all at Gaines School--staff, clients, and furry friends.

Campin'

2008-11-10T17:19:00.004-05:00

Em and I went campin' Saturday! Yes, dropping the "g" from camping is required when you 1) you live in Georgia and 2) you park your car next to your campsite! So there was no hiking involved, but we still had a great time.

It was a big surprise, but shockingly Em and I worked TOGETHER to put up our tent...let's just say I haven't had the best attitude towards tent building teamwork in the past!

And the rest of the evening was spent around the campfire...we had an awesome dinner all cooked over/in the fire...and we didn't realize that it had gotten so cold outside because the fire kept us toasty! Thanks to Julie for her vigilance aka pyromania.

Obama out of the Blue!

2008-11-03T14:12:00.002-05:00

Emily and Abraham were looking through some pictures on facebook during our visit...and on the side of the page was a small picture that Abraham randomly pointed to saying "Barack Obama"...he's 3...either he's brilliant (my personal opinion) or this campaigning has gone on for too long!

The Big 3!

2008-11-03T11:11:00.003-05:00

We celebrated a big birthday on Saturday...Abraham turned 3! He's getting so big so fast...
it was a big day playing at the park, eating cake with friends, and opening presents. He went all day without a nap and without a major breakdown...I was very impressed!
Here are some of the highlights...

Abraham the Birthday Boy!

The Biggest Playground I had ever seen...seriously!

Erinn made 3 delicious cakes...1 chocolate, 1 vanilla, and one cinnamon crunch for her mom's bday! The chocolate one got the candle!

Presents galore!

At home, we had to put everything together...this one toy took 5 adults at least an hour to piece together!!! Hope he enjoys it!

Conversations with a 3-year-old

2008-11-01T12:32:00.003-04:00

This is a small snippet of a conversation I caught between Emily and Abraham this morning--remember when "got your nose" was a fun game!

Trick-or-Treat...pull down my underwear!

2008-11-01T12:28:00.001-04:00

Em and I are in Baltimore for her nephew's 3rd birthday...and we got to go trick-or-treating last night. Abraham was "Batman"...and finished the night early but with a whole lot of candy and a new phrase..."trick-or-treat, don't pull down my underwear"!

No that is not a WIG!

2008-10-30T23:30:00.006-04:00

Last weekend Emily and our friend Elizabeth hosted a "Libra"/Halloween party! This is something Elizabeth does every year because so many of her friends are libras. But a "libra" status is not required for attendance, and costumes are encouraged. It was a funtime for all!

Liz as the "dirty old professor", Em as "John McEnroe", and me as "Bob Ross"
Elizabeth and Kevin "Palin"

Christina and Liz!?!?!?
Amy as a very convincing pregnant redneck!
Tara & Em, note the tennis ball holder sported by Em!
Me painting a "Super-Ben"

Catching Up!

2008-10-30T23:26:00.002-04:00

I'm finished...well temporarily that is! I had my last final exam today for this semester's core classes. Monday I start elective courses, but electives are always so much more relaxed! So, hopefully this means our blog will see more regular updates.

FIONA needs a HOME!

2008-10-08T16:24:00.004-04:00

Yesterday I successfully completed my first spay (hopefully one of many)! Many thanks to Shirin for help with the first ovary and all her calming abilities! Thanks also to Tammy for her skills on anesthesia! And finally thanks to our pup--Fiona. She is a shelter dog from Washington-Wilkes...and in need of a good home.

So if anyone wants to share their home with Fiona (I don't think she would notice if you changed her name)...or know someone who does...please let me know (bethyash@gmail.com)! She had to go back to the shelter today and we hated it for her!

Look at those ears...she is adorable, weighs about 40lbs, just had a bath (thanks to Tammy and Shirin) and flea preventative--plus, she is SPAYED!

And I Would Walk 2,175 Miles

2008-10-01T16:10:00.006-04:00

Congrats to the Appalachian Trail hikers - Bib, Kevin, Kathryn, and Chris (sorry I can't remember your trail names)!!!

They have all officially completed the 2,175 mile hike from Georgia to Maine. Whew!!!

For those of you who don't know, Bib and Kathryn are my sisters.

Kathryn and Chris finished September 26th and Bib and Kevin finished October 1st.

Way to go guys!!

I guess now the only question is, "What next?"

If anyone is interested, you can check out Bib and Kevin's blog for pictures and stories from the trail.

You Say It's Your Birthday, It's My Birthday Too!

2008-09-30T19:22:00.009-04:00

Yep, number 29. It was a nice birthday weekend, except for the fact that the Bulldogs lost on Saturday night.

Elwood getting ready for the big game.
Unfortunately, his good looks didn't bring any good luck for the dawgs.

Birthday Lunch at Transmet on Sunday.
Someone thought it would be funny to play a joke with the candles. 18, yeah right!

Beth dishing out the birthday cake.

Obviously, explaining something extremely complicated to Tina and Ben, and having to use hand gestures.

Cecile and Christina seem perplexed.

Katz cooling off with one of my Birthday gifts, a Spanish fan from Christina.

The fan turned out to be the party favorite.

I also received a fire pit from Cecile and Liz (thanks guys!) and an antique record player (that works) from Beth! No pics of these yet.

VET SCHOOL has taken over my LIFE!

2008-09-17T09:28:00.006-04:00

So, obviously it's been awhile since I have last posted a blog. This would be due to VET SCHOOL. It has taken over my life once again. My friend Shirin keeps a pretty good account of our life at vet school. If you are interested, you should check out her blog (www.modaresibeal.blogspot.com)

Yesterday was a rough day for me. We did our first surgical procedure of the year--a canine neuter! Which was a great learning experience, and we were able to do the neuter on a shelter dog, making it more adoptable! But on top of that I have a radiology test looming overhead (thursday to be precise)....this is not my strongest subject! And then they threw a kink in my spokes...by "informing" us that the alternative in place for the terminal surgery lab isn't what we thought it would be--and I broke down!
our surgical candidate--ROCKET!
he is now neutered and up for adoption at Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter.

Basically, we are required to conduct an exploratory and OHE during our surgery lab. This is normally done on a pig or dog that is euthanized after surgery. I feel that killing an animal for my learning is unacceptable. I'm in vet school to help animals, not kill healthy animals (even if they are pigs that will be taken to market). As an alternative, we would like to obtain ethically-sourced cadavers (animals dying of natural causes or being humanely euthanized in face of pain/suffering). However, this is NOT the alternative given to us. Our so-called "alternative" is conducting surgery on a freshly euthanized pig--bought by the university! Sorry, but this is unacceptable to me!!!!

I don't want to continue ranting...so I'll leave it at that...still not sure what "option" I will choose...seeing as there isn't really an option!

And I promise, my next blog will be happier than this one!

Cil's Kitchen (err...Cecile cooking in our kitchen)

2008-09-15T18:56:00.006-04:00

Say cheese! Yes, we finally got our camera back from Beth's sister and we've been putting it to use!

Cecile came over to cook us some dinner on Sunday night and as always it was delicious!

Thanks Cil!

Cecile hard at work - if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen!

Yum-O! Spinach and Artichokes.

Pretending to fry some pork chops (I don't even eat pork chops.)

Finally, Chow Time!

Beth getting crazy with her napkin bowtie.

blogging on hold...be back soon!

2008-09-02T13:26:00.001-04:00

so...beth has been sick...allergies just making me feel kinda blah! and my sister borrowed our camera...and let's face it...blogs are just no fun without pictures...therefore, our blog is on a temporary hold!
be back soon...

Clinics

2008-08-19T19:48:00.003-04:00

Today in class, Shirin and I noticed that one of our fellow classmates calculated the number of days until we begin clinical rotations. Apparently, I have 197 days until I am let loose to practice on animals!!!! AHHHHHHH! It is both scary and exciting. I'm so ready to be putting my knowledge to use, but at the same time, feel that I know so little!

So, I was inspired by my classmate to keep a countdown of my days left in the classroom...
please note the awesome puppy on the rainbow design I have obtained! perfect!

Miracle Harness

2008-08-14T09:58:00.004-04:00

My dogs are 5 years old, but up until recently they have been horrible leash walkers. Mostly, b/c I didn't train them well enough, but also because they are two big, rowdy dogs! A couple months ago I picked up The Easy Walk Harness.

Although we learned about this harness in school, I was a bit apprehensive to purchase it...one, b/c they are $25 a piece times two, and two b/c I wasn't 100% sure it would actually work! The harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. According to their website...

Why it works:
Traditional harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the “opposition reflex.” That’s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Easy Walk Harness' unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across your dog's chest and shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back towards you. The Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area.

The first time I put the harness on, my dogs were angels on leash! This harness works MIRACLES!!! not only do they walk on leash without pulling, but they no longer lunge at other dogs while walking! I also threw one on my sister's dog, Porter...he was the worst on a leash...and now he too is an angle!

This is one product I endorse 100% and I have already started suggesting it to clients with ill-behaved canines on leash.

Charlotte or Bust!

2008-08-12T19:39:00.007-04:00

Emily and I made a trip to Charlotte, NC this weekend to visit my cousin, Megan, and our friends Jon and Jackie!

We had dinner with Megan and her friend John on Friday night, and then ate a fabulous brunch on Saturday (thanks Uncle Johnny!)...then on our way to see Jon and Jackie (who live about 30 minutes north of Charlotte) we stopped by Emily's old stompin' grounds at UNCC.

Em's tour included her dorm, the practice fields, soccer stadium, field house, and all her old running routes! I don't think she had much of a life outside of soccer in those days!

After Em's trip down memory lane, we made our way to Jon and Jackie's. They live near Lake Norman in a nice neighborhood. We had more good eats that evening, and lots of beer!
Then Sunday brought some time in the sun, and a great Thai lunch.

Minus the sunburn that Emily picked-up, we had a really good weekend.

Summertime Shades!

2008-08-12T19:30:00.002-04:00

Elwood sporting his summertime shades!

A Summer Garden

2008-08-12T19:16:00.004-04:00

For the first time ever, Emily and I planted a summer garden! We started out with a couple of basil plants, 4 tomato plants, 4 squash plants, and 6 pepper plants. We are now down a few pepper and squash plants, but the tomatoes are growing strong!

Emily was a great helper in the initial stages of preparing the soil and planting, but now she merely takes pictures of the "evil" pests trying to eat our harvest!

Thankfully, the horn-worms Emily was so excited about taking pictures of were easy to remove, and didn't get too many of our tomatoes. But even before the horn-worms there were aphids, which I took care of with peppermint tea!

I love having a garden, but must say that I have found it very tough and somewhat time-consuming. I now have a TON of respect for organic farmers!

The Evil that is Walmart!

2008-08-06T11:10:00.008-04:00

I've been reading this book that Em's sister Bib had in the house, it's called "How Walmart is Destroying America (and the World) And What You Can Do About It."
Full of behind-the-scenes insights into the business practices of Walmart, this book is a real eye-opener. I was aware of the low-wages paid, lack of healthcare for most of their employees, and I figured that a ton of their merchandise came from sweatshops, but this book reveals horrors beyond my own imagination...Discrimination against female workers, costing tax-payers billions of dollars per year, exploiting undocumented workers, destroying towns, and on and on and on...WALMART is truly EVIL!!!

This book just reaffirmed any negative feelings I had for the mega-business that is Walmart. But more importantly, it gives info on what you can do about this EVIL business...

Wake-up Walmart is a great site for more info!

So I pledge today that I, Beth Yash, will never shop at a Walmart store again!!!

Give Me A Boost!

2008-07-29T17:43:00.006-04:00

I must say Emily did some good work with the dogs...they went from wanting to eat the cat to giving her a boost!
Emily=Caesar, I think yes!

Where Have I Been? Mrs. Nixon's Classroom

2008-07-29T17:27:00.004-04:00

Friday was my last day working in the small animal clinic, but instead of rest and relaxation, I have a million little things on my to-do list. First and foremost was helping my sister, Jenna (aka Mrs. Nixon) set up her classroom.

Jenna is teaching 4th grade this year and at a new elementary school--Holsenbeck. She always has so many creative ideas for her classroom. And since she is working on her masters in Children's Literature, she also has plenty of books and ideas for reading, writing, and language boards.

But, sometimes she needs help limiting her imagination and pulling her ideas together. That's where I come in!

I love helping her work on her classroom. This is probably because I don't have to be there when the kids are present! Plus, since she is sharing her room with the EPI teacher (who helps the slower kids), we had to do a LOT of brainstorming to get everything to fit!

We have the classroom more or less finished and now need to get started on her paperwork!!! YIKES! Maybe next week....

story time!

2008-07-28T13:01:00.003-04:00

hello everyone and anyone who cares. i am reading the newest david sedaris book (collection of essays), "When You Are Engulfed In Flames" and am thoroughly enjoying it - as i do all of his books. i could have finished reading the book in its entirety in one day, but i have tried to spread out my reading time and am holding on to the last 10 pages or so because i just don't want it to be over. the entire last chapter, which is the longest, is all about david's life as a smoker and his move to Japan when he decides to quit. It is aptly titled, 'The Smoking Section' and is hilarious! if you haven't read any of his books, i recommend that you check him out.

Sunny Day Parade!

2008-07-27T19:42:00.004-04:00

Last week Emily's brother Michael, his wife Erinn, and their little boy Abraham came down from Baltimore for a visit!

We spent most of our time with Abraham and after having 65 million PARADES with him (this involved him playing the recorder, me on the hand drums, and marching around the house without a tune) I found out why Michael and Erinn needed a break!

Abraham and the recorder...or as he called it the kazoo...attempting to get me to march in yet another parade!

Abraham is always on the go...we spent a lot of time painting, playing with Elwood, and swimming!Abraham painting..."water, then paint, then paper...LELLOW"!

***NOTE THE KAZOO ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE PICTURE...NEVER OUT OF REACH.

more painting...

more swimming...

floatin'!

Our Little Scrabbler

2008-07-27T19:30:00.007-04:00

Emily and I have been playing a lot of Scrabble lately. Well, speed-Scrabble that is!

It's our favorite new game that Liz just taught us...but, apparently Santi wants in on the fun!

We found her plucking tiles out of the bag, one at a time...and carrying them away!

Quittin' Time!

2008-07-20T11:07:00.002-04:00

We also had a visit this week from our friend and former neighbor, Jon. He drove down from Charlotte to quit his job...since he got a new one! And he made friends with Santi!
We miss hanging out with him and Jackie :(

Welcome Home Liz-butt!

2008-07-20T10:56:00.005-04:00

So, this week was a busy week...that's why we've been so bad about updating the blog.
On Wednesday, we welcomed Liz back! She's been gone for two years--one year spent in Alaska, and the second in St. Croix!

We celebrated Liz's homecoming at Cecile's on Wednesday night, some old friends and for Liz some new friends (Dylan and Zeke were born while Liz was away). Cil made a Southern feast--fried porkchops, okra, creamed-corn, butter beans, and fresh tomato!

YUM-O says Emily!

House Guest

2008-07-20T10:45:00.004-04:00

For the weekend we had a houseguest...Amber and Luis's pup, Porter! He fits right in...seeing as all of the dogs have lived together before.
The best idea ever, was the purchase of a papasan chair cushion as a dogbed. And this morning I woke to find all three of the big dogs, Lulu, Mila and Porter asleep on the one dogbed! Wish I had a picture of it! Although both of the girls still try to fit on Elwood's bed, every once in awhile...

Patriotic Pooch!

2008-07-03T19:27:00.004-04:00

any excuse to get dolled-up!

Pictures Galore!

2008-07-02T13:22:00.007-04:00

So, as promised, here are some pics from our recent trip to Harpers Ferry and Baltimore!

Harpers Ferry was beautiful...small, but beautiful!

and basically a ghost town--all the old buildings were open as museums.

Railroad track running into town...

our short jaunt on the AT!

once in Baltimore, we spent time ...playing at the river (one of Abraham's favorite things to do)...

celebrating Erinn's birthday with yummy strawberry cheesecake! note Chloe in the background helping out with the candles!

playing outside...

and inside! Abraham takes after his Aunt Em, and really enjoys running!

But most importantly we spent time with family and friends!!!

Santiago "Santi" Cazorla González

2008-07-02T13:18:00.003-04:00

Our kitten finally has a name...offically, Santiago Cazorla González, we will call her Santi!

Hope it sticks!

Hold On Tight to Your Dreams!

2008-06-30T16:57:00.004-04:00

This one goes out to Abraham! Because nothing is cuter than a 2 year old singing an E.L.O. song over and over, and saying "come on guys, let's sing"!

We're Back!!!

2008-06-30T16:01:00.000-04:00

We got back from our trip to Harper's Ferry, WV and Baltimore suburbs last night. We had a great time visiting with all of Em's family, but it is always nice to come back home to our animals!!!

We spent the first leg of our trip in Harper's Ferry--where we met up with Em's sisters, Bib and Kath, and Bib's boyfriend, Kevin. They just finished their first 1,000 miles on the AT and welcomed the break! And on Wednesday, Chris rejoined the hikers. He came in on a train from Washington DC and we met him in Harper's Ferry.

Em and I hiked some...sure it was only a mile...but it was hiking--or "walking in the woods" as Em likes to call it!

Em's brother Michael, his wife Erinn, and their son Abraham live about an hour an half from Harper's Ferry, just outside of Baltimore. So, on Thursday afternoon we loaded up two cars with all 8 of us!

It was great to see Michael, Erinn and Abraham. Plus, we got to spend time with Erinn's family!

We celebrated Erinn's birthday on Friday with strawberry cheesecake and on Saturday with a movie. On this note, I DO NOT recommend seeing "The Happening"!

I'll have to make a second post with pictures from Em's computer...where we downloaded all of them!

Beth

A kitten with white mittens!

2008-06-23T17:10:00.000-04:00

Em and I are gonna give this blogging thing another shot...

We have a new addition to the Yash-Ulmer household...and she has yet to be named. We are giving" Eleanor Rigby" a test-run, but it hasn't stuck yet! Check her out...any suggestions are more than welcome!

Both Em and I forgot how crazy kittens are--it's been a LONG time since either of us has ventured to kittendom. She loves cups and anything that moves including the television screen. Elwood and her are BFF! And the big girls are working on "not chasing"--so far so good!

em is smitten with this kitten!

...but still nameless...

'Tis The Season

2007-12-04T20:25:00.000-05:00

hello everyone, emily here. i'd forgotten that beth and i even have a blog, and now that i'm here, i'd like to say that our blog sucks. but hopefully this will change with all of the exciting holiday happenings that are to come!
just to make sure everyone is on the same page here, a brief update on our lives at the moment:
i am living in seattle with my sisters, elizabeth "bib", and kathryn. beth is enjoying her days at the uga vet school in athens. i will be making a long road trip home for the holidays with beth and cecile, a friend of ours from athens.
i am not good at this blogging stuff and am already tired of writing about myself...i'm hoping that beth will pick up where i am leaving off or our blog is doomed for failure.
and now some pictures:

Snowing in Seattle!

2007-12-04T20:21:00.000-05:00

the space needle all dressed up for the holidays

kathryn dancing in the snow

i'm not sure why i posed like this

smile!

our house!

Seattle to Anchorage

2007-06-11T13:28:00.000-04:00

Emily and I returned last week from a visit to both Seattle and Anchorage! Check out the pictures...online at www.picturetrail.com --enter account bethyash

Keepin' Warm with Friends and Pets

2007-02-02T08:59:00.000-05:00

Hey everybody...
sorry it's been so long since i've posted...school is keeping me too busy and my computer hasn't been the most cooperative either!

So, we've been having a lot of fires in the fireplace...and eating plenty of good food! Gotta love winter...
laila cuddling under a blanket, in front of the fire

Laila and the other dogs love sitting in front of the fire...along with emily (who is always cold)!

frankie and verna keepin warm!

the kitties sleep cuddled together in their bed with a heating pad...wish they would come inside, but they just say "NO" to dogs!

And last but not least....eating good food...we've been making good dinners of late....yum!

christmas pics

2007-01-08T21:56:00.000-05:00

Michael and AbeElwood as a reindeer...didn't mean for this to be sideways...oops!
Jenna and Jeff--the newlyweds!
Jeff and Elwood--again on their side:(
The Girls--Mila & Lulu

more pictures to follow...

beth

christmas time with family!

2007-01-08T18:39:00.000-05:00

so, in order to fit both of our families into our holiday schedule, emily and i spent christmas eve in lilburn with the yash's and christmas day at her parents' house in conyers....funtimes for everyone!!! but especially fun for em's nephew, Abraham...everything is exciting when you are 1! i'll post more pictures soon!

beth goes back to school!

2007-01-08T18:34:00.000-05:00

today was my first day back at school after christmas break...it actually wasn't as bad as i expected it to be. and although i am in class from 8-5 again...the new material and professors seems to be a big enough change to keep me intrigued!

large animal dissection begins wednesday--horse, cow, and sheep!!! i'll have to post some pictures from lab!

first time for everything

2007-01-03T09:50:00.000-05:00

So, I made Emily start this blog for us so we could keep in touch with family and friends--since nobody hears from me when school is in-session!

I'm not too sure how good we will be at keeping up with it...but we are going to try our best.
And the digital camera Emily gave me for Christmas should make it easier!

Hope you all enjoy our ramblings...
beth