Lee has a little ways to go still, he took a break from school so that he could work full time. With the crazy economy these days, we have to take turns going to school, haha. With the tuition fees, books, supplies etc it takes a toll on us financially. But at last, I will be finished in just two weeks!! When I finish Lee is going cut his work hours so he can take more classes. He is going to major in general Business with a concentration in Fire Science.
Lee is currently working full time as a car salesman at Carmax in Modesto. You may have seen their commercials online. It's a great company which is doing surprisingly well even now with the economy crisis. Lee enjoys it. It's great because it doesn't necessarily always pay commission, you get either hourly wages OR commission...whichever is better during that pay period. So it's a pretty sweet deal, he's not under huge pressure to make his quota because he gets paid either way.
I am working at a Veterinary Office here in Turlock. The hospital is only 2 blocks from our house which is perfect (since we only have 1 car). I ride my bike to work and school, which I love...except when it's raining, lol. At the vet office I am a receptionist, but I also get to do a wide range of things. I regularly help with small procedures in the back which is my favorite part. Any of you who know me...it is my dream job. I have wanted to work with animals since as early as I can remember. I am quite the animal lover, which explains our large (and growing) family...
Of course there is Lee and I, but we also have 4 animals running around our house. It can get pretty crazy at times. They may be small critters, but don't underestimate...they can get into BIG trouble. Rylie, our calico kitty was our first. I adopted her from my vet office when she was just 4 weeks old. She was found in an alley - in a shoe - trying to keep warm. Her cute little face was just too adorable to resist. So I took her home and both of us fell in love with the little furball.
Honestly, how could you NOT fall in love with that face?
She is all grown up now. About a year and a half old.
Dexter is our other Kitty. He is about 8 months old. He's got a similar story as Rylie. He was abandoned and adopted by me...a sucker for homeless animals.
Baby Dexter above, playing with brother Tyke. Below is grown up Dexter. He is a big goofball.
Baby Dexter above, playing with brother Tyke. Below is grown up Dexter. He is a big goofball.
We also have two puppies. Tyke and Bullet are our two dachshunds. I got both of them through the hospital as well. (I know, I should probably find a new job right about now...haha. Too many animals need homes, and not enough room in our house!)
We got Tyke when he was just 7 weeks old. I was actually able to pick him out from a litter of 4 Dachshund puppies. It's been fun watching each of the animals grow up. Above is a picture of Tyke when he was about 12 weeks old, and below 8 months old.
Tyke - the beach bum on our 1 year Anniversary
Bullet - getting a bath.
This picture was taken just two days after we got Bullet. He was already 8 months old. We have only had him for a few months, but his personality will make you laugh all day. He's a fun dog to have around and he and Tyke are now inseparable. They just love each other.
We got Tyke when he was just 7 weeks old. I was actually able to pick him out from a litter of 4 Dachshund puppies. It's been fun watching each of the animals grow up. Above is a picture of Tyke when he was about 12 weeks old, and below 8 months old.
Tyke - the beach bum on our 1 year Anniversary
Bullet - getting a bath.This picture was taken just two days after we got Bullet. He was already 8 months old. We have only had him for a few months, but his personality will make you laugh all day. He's a fun dog to have around and he and Tyke are now inseparable. They just love each other.
So, there you have it. That's our family. We are all living in a two story, two bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment two blocks from my work in one direction, and 1 block from the University in the other. We just love it. It really is the perfect place for us! We want to wait a while before we settle down and have REAL children (the human kind) ha. But for now, the animals are just perfect, and we couldn't be happier.
So cute Amber! told you it's fun!
yeah, you are right. It is!
I love this - thanks for sharing....I was thinking it would be fun for me to start one where I could keep "everyone" updated on all "9" of us...maybe I can figure it out! lol Linda
I AM ADDICTED TO THIS!!!
me too!