What will be, will be: The Latest

Okay, so it's not the super latest but it's better than nothing. We got a dog about a month ago off KSL. She's an Alaskan Malamute named April. We got her for FREE because she got hit by a car in February, and since she's a show dog her career was pretty much over. She's seven years old and the sweetest, nicest, friendliest dog I have ever met. She's about 70 pounds (probably rivaling me in weight) and will lick your face and hands dry. She's got the cutest smile and eyes. The best part is that since they're Alaskan Malamutes, they don't bark. They howl. She likes to howl at trains and occasionally the moon. She's a nut but she's my baby :) I give her doggy massages and she just loves them. Note: the dog below is not actually our dog. It's one I stole from the internet but she looks a lot like this dog. We'll have to post some pictures.

Next item of business, my brother Robert got married June 29th in Salt Lake to the most lovely girl. Her name is Beth and she fits right in. We're all pretty thrilled. Anyway, the whole fam was in town and of course it was a blast. A very tiring blast since we were moving into our house the same exact weekend. It was great though because it was the first time in years we got EVERYONE together. You try getting seven kids with spouses and children together in one place and see the luck you get.

Now for our house. We're working on finding renters for our basement to earn a little extra moola for the mortgage payments, which aren't too bad. We had two ladies who were going to live together sign a contract but were extremely flakey. I did not feel comfortable around them and wanted to dump them since they never showed up when they said they would. Both were on welfare, one on disability, and it was just getting crazy. Luckily, they broke contract (they were supposed to move in today but I think were having trouble coming up with the money) so now we're back to the drawing board. I think most people look for places on Mondays because we had hardly any calls during the later part of last week, but three since Monday. Hmm. So hopefully we'll have better luck this round. It should be easier finding tenants the next time because we can start looking while we have people already living there.

Just in case anybody has a fettish with apricots, we have a tree full of a fruit that neither Ryan or I enjoy. We have attempted various juices and beverages but they all to be frank, suck. So, if anyone like apricots, feel free to pick as many as you would like. Come on, you know you want to. Soon apples will be in season, and then pears. Hopefully they won't have worms in them since we haven't sprayed. Don't worry, the apricots are okay. We actually tried a few of those.

Last order of news, we bought a couple of couches off KSL for $180 that are a tan microfiber. The downside is that they have stains and dirt everywhere. So we have tried running the cushion covers in the washer and that seems to help, as long as you use only a little detergent, cold water, and use the air dry setting on the dryer. The difficult part is the rest of the couch since we can't put that in the washer. I have tried rubbing alcohol, water, and dish soap with little result. My boss at my custodial job recommended some rug doctor with a hand tool. Maybe we'll test that out. But we are open to any suggestions. Perhaps I shall ask the all powerful 100 Hour Board. Wonderful folks.

Other items of interest, on campus July 19th, all ice cream cones at the creameries and Sugar & Spice are only 50 cents to celebrate ice cream day. I"ll have to take them up on that offer. Also, Ryan and I celebrate our 7 month anniversary this week. Whoo-hoo! Good for us. Anyway, if you made it to the end of this extremely long note, go pat yourself on the back. Buy an ice cream cone. You'll feel better.