the Emptiness without Eric

Eric's been gone for over a week, been keeping busy with work and studying for my phlebotomy licensing exam.
Went to the Evergreen State Fair with some friends from work. Got to see animals from all the 4H clubs, pigs, chickens, goats, cows, horses, all the good stinky ones. I even tried to convince ERic that I could have one of the slaughter pigs.
Bought a raffle ticket for a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, its doubtful I will win, but hey, its nice to dream. The drawing is Oct 11 at the mall down the street. I might just go to find out who wins. Also got a set of 800 thread count sheets for $20. We'll see if they last, they are really soft though.
The cats have been extra cuddly, Maggie only when she's hungry, but I won't turn it down!
Bought school books today, had only 1 book available used, so I spent $500. I'm not too thrilled.
Goodnight

Caleb got Married!

Eric and I went to Caleb and Kristi's Wedding this weekend (August 15th) It was a nice wedding and we were able to see a good amount of our family members. Also got to meet our new sister in law, Kristi and her little boy, Tyler (I guess nephew now?) My parents, Rachel, her two kids, Amandine and Thierry, and Gaelan drove down from Michigan. Ian and Chris flew down. Alex, Darci, and their 5 kids, Peter, Paul, Solenne, Sarah, and Samuel also drove down from Oklahoma. Our cousin Amanda also drove over from the other side of Texas. I think Caleb appreciated everyone making the effort to come. Eric got last minute leave and was finally able to meet the family (we've been married 17 months) I think everyone somewhat approved. Eric played Wii boxing and tennis and bowling with Chris, Gaelan, Amandine, mom and maybe even other people. Rachel said that he is dad. Caleb even made several comments about me looking "hot". Said that he had never seen me look as good as I did.

Loved Kristi's dress, it looked really nice, had a small train that could be pinned up for dancing. Her colors were pink and royal blue. They had about 75 people come to the wedding and reception, even dad's best friend JJ and his wife were able to come down. Dad hasn't seen them in over 15 years! Their wedding cake had their faces on it! They froze that part for their one year anniversarry. They had dancing during the reception and her family really likes to dance!

She is going to try to find a job and hopefully go back to school in January. She wants to be a teacher, but I never asked what type? Elementary or Secondary? or what specific course of study? mmhmm I need an email address to email her...

I am very excited for the 3 of them (Tyler got married too) and wish them only the best in the coming years!

Ren Faire

Today we went to a Renaissance Festival in Buckely, Wa. I cannot be compared to Michigans as it will fail in all respects, but it was a fun outting nonetheless. This fair was presented in about 2 acres and we covered it in about 3 hours. It had the traditional jousts and musicians and the Queen of Scotland and the craft booths. Eric and I did dress up. I even got a turkey leg that I had been craving. (Eric liked his too)

A simple update

It's been a slow month for us but still eventful.
I got more hours at work, now working 545-1230 Mon-Fri, so Eric and I can go in to work together and then I ride the bus home. Also found out that work will pay for my bus pass, did all the paperwork, and should get it starting in August.
Eric has started to take flying lessons. He is working towards his sport pilot's license which is flying a 2 person unpressurized cabin plane that only holds about 400 lbs. He has about 4 hours in, needs 20 to get this license. He is excited and enjoying every bit of it!
We're going to the Rennaissance Festival this weekend, Eric's been making a costume and everything (there will be pictures!) I think he's building this up too much, but I will let him go and see for himself. Each festival is different so maybe they have different stuff here than back in Michigan.
Been in the 90's all last week, had to buy more fans to keep the apt and the cats cool. Most stores are sold out of fans. Again with the abnormal weather, like this winter we had snowstorms and each store ran out of snow chains and shovels because they're not used to a mad rush on those items.
Eric's ship is in Seattle this week (go figure) and he has Wed night, Thurs, Sat, and Sun off. So I will be going back and forth a bit this week.
Also got green dishes the other day. It's nice to have a dish set. lol
Life is going normal otherwise.

Yay for School

I have finished my phlebotomy training course. I can now get a job at a hospital and am a legal vampire! I've applied to several jobs, had one interview so far, but hoping for the best. Thought you'd like to see my certificate because it makes me happy and a picture of the class!

Eric went on another underway this week. His ship went to Portland, Or for Fleet Week and the Rose Festival. His ship along with 3 Canadian Ships and 3 Us Coast Guard ships were there for presence and were giving tours. I had some free time since I finished school this week and drove down to spend Saturday with Eric. We were able to watch the parade, listen to the different marching bands, see some classic cars, clowns, and even laugh at girls on horses would couldn't ride! We were able to take a tour of the HMCS Algonquin, a Canadian Destroyer. A ship is a ship, they have a few different things and designs and layouts but its still a ship. After the parade we wandered downtown until we got bored. Then we went driving and found a park and went on a hike for 1 1/2 hours. We both had fun and enjoyed ourselves and it helped to break up this underway. He'll be home in a couple days and between work and schol the days will fly by!

We have a new addition! And no, its not a little person

Last Saturday we went to the animal shelter to look around. We walked out with a 10 week old, grey and white baby girl kitty. At first Maggie was not thrilled at all, but given a week, they are playing together, able to eat at the same time, be in the same room, even sleep on the bed at the same time! Eric named the kitten Sasha. Maggie acts like a mom at times to Sasha, chasing her out of places she shouldn't, and of course, showing her who's boss. We've made sure to give Maggie her normal attention so that we don't have a bad case of jealousy on our hands. Sasha wants to go outside on the porch but we won't let her. We set it up with netting to let Maggie out there, but Sasha is too small. Plus we're trying to give Maggie her one free place. She sits at the door and smacks at Sasha when she does try to go out. Eric is loving having a baby around, all of that energy little things have. She loves the hair ties and shoes laces and basically anything else that is hanging down. I just can't wait to get her declawed next month!