Well, Rufus II was a no go, because of some health issues. We're striking out everywhere on the dog front.
I'm happy to say that The Foot is healing nicely (but still hurts a lot, where's my percocet?).
All is about the same on the Lupron; I inject 20ccs every morning.
We had a great time this weekend (rafting, mountain biking) - and our guide had a staff infection on (in?) his butt. Nice.
I'm anxious to see what I'm like when I'm all jacked up on estrogen - crazy and deranged or not?
I'm trying to stop drinking beer but . . . also thinking maybe I should drink beer now because I won't be able to in the near future (cross your fingers) - isn't that logical?
Hello to my internet friend, Stephanie, who is pregnant and progressing nicely, kind of my pregnant soul sister. Hang in there, you won't be a barn. Thanks for your support!
A very happy anniversary (today) to Suzanne and Andy who are celebrating 13 years of wedded bliss.
Have a good week!

What's up?

Hi Amy! Hi Jennifer! Hi Rebecca! Hi Dallas!
Troy and Amy. Troy and Amy. Troy and Amy.
You know we are shopping for another basset, a playmate and companion for Rufus (so he'll quit knocking over poor Max). We are going to look at a stray basset tomorrow, his name is Rufus - ha! Here's the link to his web posting http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11262388.
I start my Lupron Friday. Whoa . . . here we go again!

The latest

In preparation for using the frozen babies Gardner, I will start Lupron injections on July 25, do that for 2 weeks, then take estrogen for 3 weeks (along with a lesser Lupron dose) and assorted other meds (Progesterone, blood thinner, antibiotic, medrol) - then thaw the embryos (hope like hell they make it) and transfer them in at about the end of August. We will transfer both embryos.
I'll be anxious to see if all the extra estrogen makes me super female crazy.
Poor Rufus is on lock down again. We could tell he wasn't feeling well last week so we took him to the vet. They poked and prodded - he got a prostate exam and the poo stick up the butt for a poopaloop sample (I thought that stick was going to come out his mouth) - and the vet squeezed/drained his anal glands. They were full and SMELLY - we had to air out the room - it was gagalicious. Our vet says there is no real health benefit (after weighing both pros and cons) to getting neurtered - so take that basset rescue nazis!
Justin is happy because he's cycling again (and losing his freshmen 20).
The Tour de France is on and we've been glued to watching each day's stage.
Justin and I both are sleeping a lot. What's up with that? Can you catch a disease that makes you sleep all the time? Could it be the new mexican sleeping fever?
My foot has hurt a lot this go around and I've upgraded from Lortab to Percocet, but I have to say that it's been disappointing because my foot still hurts like hell. My love affair with Percocet may be over.
We have about 1 month left before Justin returns to Athens - so we'll be honeymooning it up!
Go forth and appreciate the things you have to be thankful for!

More gross Foot pictures

Please scroll to the bottom to see the latest laser procedure on my poor foot. It hurts a lot more this time. The doc had to give me more shots to deaden it (because of scar tissue) and it still wasn't numb when he started lasering - ouch. I'm such a wimp.
I forgot to take the before photo, so you only have the after photo.
You can all rest assured knowing that our tax dollars are at work with Amy, who is busy on TDY nailing the bandits whom are stealing the govt's money.

The Foot is back

I've got another treat for you. I'm having another laser procedure on my foot tomorrow. There are a few spots that have come back. So, I'm posting a before picture today and will post an after picture tomorrow. It shouldn't be as gross because it won't be as big (darnit).
Justin wants to get a basset as a companion for Rufus and to give Max a break. But - The basset hound rescue folks won't let us get one of their dogs because Rufus isn't neutered. Would have been a lucky dog.
Have a good week!

Props to my new hairdressers

Hola from Nuevo Mexico! This is part of what we've been doing in NM. I've updated my look, courtesy of my new hairdressers, Cynthia and Hayley. Sexy huh?

We had a GREAT time in NM. Wow, it was fabulous (Mom) to be home. Im sending special thoughts to my Mom and to my sister/brother-in-law who are in India for 17 days.

Amy - I WILL be wearing my hair like this to the wedding - think outside the box.

Hope you all are well!