Fetch Mac... Good Dog!

Itchy Maisy

Miss Maisy had another trip to the allergy vet yesterday. We had weaned her off the steroids over the previous week and, as usual, she broke out in a nasty rash literally within hours of the last dose.

Turns out she also has a secondary bacterial skin infection. which will require a month of antibiotics.

The good news is we're going to try another medication to see if we can stop using steroids. The new medicine is called Atopica and we'll start in a few days, assuming her bloodwork checks out ok. They won't give it to her if she has any liver/kidney function issues.

Meantime, she and Mac and Suzie are enjoying their winter time walks in the woods!

IceDoods

We've had quie a cold snap lately. The doods are loving it. They can walk on (frozen) water!

White Christmas Lights

We've been a bit lazy about removing the Christmas Lights from the house. It worked out ok - it snowed this week so we turned them back on. So far the neighbors are happy we have them up... that may not be the case if they're still up in June!

Debits & Credits

Well I just couldn't leave well enough alone - I had to go and sign up for an accounting class too. I've never taken any business classes before. DH is taking it with me, and thus far it has been quite fun! Debits and credits! Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts!

One thing I have learned: It's a bit too hectic when we're both working full time and both in two credit classes in the same term. He started first, so he gets to go first, then it'll be my turn.

Math for Dummies

I am taking a math class! DH is working on his BS degree and I guess I just got jealous of all that studious fun he was having. I'm taking an algebra class, distance learning. I went and got the book at the bookstore today - $98!!! This week I get to do 38 pages of reading and homework problems and then take a quiz.

So far the distance learning thing is cool. There have been 71 discussion posts in the first 36 hours of class! Looks like we all have a lot to talk about... should keep me plenty happy.

Chocolate Cherry Almond "Ice Cream"

Santa brought me a Vita Mix blender for Christmas, and I have been really enjoying learning how to use it. One of our early favorite recipes is Chocolate Cherry Almond "Ice Cream". It's not really ice cream since there's no dairy in it, but it is a lovely dessert!

If I could remember I would take a picture before I ate it all. :-)

Chocolate Cherry Almond Ice Cream
2-3 cups frozen cherries
1/2 cup vanilla soymilk
1/2 cup raw almonds
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/8 tsp almond extract

Put everything in the Vita Mix and turn it on high, using your tamper to push everything down in the blades.

DH likes it when I add a few dark chocolate chunks to his bowl. :-)