School Days

So it has been awhile since my last post. I haven't had too much new to add but I thought I would post a tiny update on life here. So school started for us here in Bakersfield back on the 20th. We start a bit earlier here...Orange County doesn't even start until after Labor Day! Well I will be subbing at a few districts this year in hopes to get a permanent teaching job. But because not too many teachers call out during the first two weeks, I haven't had a sub job. I wasn't expecting to though. So instead I have been working back at the office (where I worked before I left Bakersfield). They have been really great. I have just been helping out wherever they need me. They have been flexible with all my school stuff...meetings, orientations, etc. I might even work some days here and there once subbing picks up. Every little bit helps! Dance starts next week and I will be teaching 2 classes. I'm a bit nervous because I haven't TAKEN a class in 3 years...so teaching will be interesting. So we will see how that goes. I'm also taking 2 classes. I'm excited about that. The extra exercise will be nice! I get bored on that treadmill everyday! This will add some variety!

As for John he is still on the job hunt. He got a part time job at a restaurant here though. It should be good for him just to give him something to do. I think he was getting quite bored. But we are optimistic about him finding a job in the next month or so!

The kids, Penny and Scooter are doing well. They spend most of their day running around the backyard and jumping in the little swimming pool. Scooter has a permanent spot out by the back fence. He has a friend from the house behind us. He just loves sitting there and staring at that dog over there. Most of the time the dog doesn't even come to the fence. Silly Scooter. I don't know if it's a girl or boy. I'm guessing girl and he has a crush on her!

Oh well, no pictures to post right now. We are going to Orange County this weekend to see an Angel game! I'm sure I will have pictures to post then! Until next time....

Water Dogs

I know it seems a little ridiculous that all I post are blogs about my dogs. But, they DO consume a great deal of my time. Especially since school hasn't started which means no work for me. So as I mentioned in an earlier post, Scooter has to go swimming for "physical therapy." Well he isn't really all that interested in being in the water. Unless his ball is in there and then he just jumps out. Well NOT Penny. At first she wasn't interested, but now she jumps in even when we aren't outside. This poses as a problem because she then tracks her wet little self back into the house and onto the furniture. Well if we are gone, this can go very badly! Anyway, I snapped a couple of pictures of my water dogs!

This is a picture I took the first time we caught her in the pool unsupervised. The water is really low because we were planning on draining it that night.


As you can see Scooter is only in there for his ball.


My cute lil guy!



This is just a funny one I had to throw in. Penny was barking like crazy while I was getting ready in another room and I just figured she was being silly like usual. NOPE. She got herself tangled in John's baseball bag. She was barking for help! It was quite entertaining watching her drag it around the house.


And this ends yet another blog about my dogs! Hope you enjoyed! Until next time...

Job Search Progress

So, we have been in Bakersfield for a little over a month now. We are all settled in of course. John is getting used to things here and is actually pretty good about finding his way around...well at least in the Northwest part of town. School starts here in a week and I wasn't hired for a full time position. That means I will be subbing for the next year. Things happen and teachers get hired mid year and what not, so that is always a possibility, but for now I'm just planning on subbing. Right now I'm signed up with 2 districts. I plan to get on 2 more lists as well. That should keep me busy, from what I hear. I will also be teaching a couple of classes at my dance studio. I'm excited to get back into dance. I'm so out of shape, but it will be fun!

As for John, he is still seaching. He has been checking online since we got here and applying to any kind of accounting/finance job. No bites yet. It's a little discouraging, but it's only been a month. He has also applied to a bunch of restaurants. He is hoping to get a bartending job while he keeps looking for a day job. If anyone knows of any openings in a restaurant or office, let me know. He just needs to get his foot in the door and get a start here. He's pretty open.

Anyway, not much else to update. I will keep posting any new things that come along!

Swimming Pup

So, as promised, I am updating Scooter's condition. We went to the vet on Friday to have Dr. Hamilton check Scooter's leg. She said it looked much better. He was still sensitive and guarding his leg. But, she said it was a great improvement. She gave us a "physical therapy" assignment for him. He has to go swimming at least twice a day for the next 2 weeks. If he does that, he should be strong enough to regain normal behavior. Well, we have been letting him run around the house and yard but he isn't allowed to get "crazy." No playing ball or jumping around. And he's been doing pretty good with that. We don't have a swimming pool, so we had to go buy a little one. Well apparently in August stores stop carrying pools. We were lucky enough to find one on clearance. Scooter loves to swim! I didn't get any pictures taken, but I will soon. It's really cute to see him in the pool. Penny doesn't like to swim but can't help but be curious enough to keep getting in.

So hopefully in 2 more weeks, Scooter will be as good as new. Thanks to everyone for all their nice thoughts and comments! I'm sure Scooter will give you a BIG kiss (or lick) when he sees you!

Scooter Update

Well, there isn't much to update with regard to Scooter but some people have been asking how he is doing. Well, he is doing great. He is still in his kennel or as I like to call it, his "house." He has to remain there until Friday. That is when we see the vet and she can tell us what to do next. But in the meanwhile Scooter is ready to play! He hates being locked up...as anyone would, I imagine. And I feel so bad for him. But it's better than a surgery that would cost thousands of dollars!

So we are keeping our fingers crossed for good news on Friday after the vet does some tests on his leg! Then hopefully he can come out and play, even if it's just a lil bit!

It's Here!!

Our dining room table and server arrived today! We are so excited. I promised I would post some pictures for a couple of special people! So here they are!

This one is a bit dark, but its the view from the entrance to the kitchen.


This is the server BEFORE John put everything inside.


This is the server AFTER John put everything inside AND on top!


This is the top view of the table! Isn't it great?!


I still need to find a centerpiece of some sort. But other than that, WE both LOVE our new table and server. We can't wait to use it! I love to cook, so I'm sure it will get great use!