I know you don't want to know this but...

...it's 75 degrees here.

From talking to our parents, Rob and I have both determined that it's significantly colder where you are. So, I thought we'd share some warm weather tales...

We spent the vast majority of yesterday working in the backyard. Let's preface the backyard work with a description of the backyard. It's kind of a mess. Couple foreclosure with a year of not running the sprinklers and you get a mess of dead bushes and grass. There's a nice island in the center of the yard that's outlined with cement blocks and currently boasts a lot of dead bermuda grass. I spent a lot of time raking up the loose, dead grass so we are ready to plant (and this time, water) new grass. Unfortunately, the dead grass popped up all along the outside of its barrier as well, and so Rob spent a lot of time digging up the dead grass where it wasn't supposed to be. We also tore out a few dead bushes. It was a project and a half. That's only about half over. We have big plans for green grass, patio shades and a fire pit, but we're still a ways off. I think this will be a project for a few more weekends to come. (Pictures will have to come in the future as well. Working in the yard kicked my butt and I was too exhausted to pull out the camera!)

Hunter joined us in the backyard and wanted to play more than help, but is feeling much better. He is fairly protective of us and the house, and wasn't too happy when the exterminator came to spray last Thursday, but we're hoping to continue having friends (and friends with other dogs) over to help him get socialized and comfortable around others. Hunter is finally beginning to understand that he's not allowed on the couch or the bed, and is happy sleeping on the giant pillow that we bought him. He sleeps in our bedroom now (on the pillow, not the bed), which means he spends much less time locked up in the kennel. I think he likes it that way.

The last piece of news is exciting! Super exciting! Rob found out last week that he has an interview in early March for a job flying tours in Vegas! It would be a 7 on/7 off schedule, and mean that he lives in Vegas for half of the month, but is a big step toward a more long-term, permanent position (like EMS). He would be flying a bigger helicopter with a turbine engine and air conditioning. (There are probably more specifics to this, but this is the best information I can give you on my own right now :))

We hope all of you are staying warm and well and maybe even planning visits :) You're always welcome to visit the warm weather :) Love, Sarah, Rob and Hunter