It is such an important part of my life. I like finding new groups and songs....it feels like a treasure hunt! A month ago I found myself listening to the same songs over and over and decided it was time for a change. I got onto 93.3 (a local radio station) and started listening to some songs. I found that there were quite a few bands that I like and so I got some of their music and have been listening since. Here are the some of the bands that I found:
Friday, August 31, 2012
Music, music, music......I love music!
It is such an important part of my life. I like finding new groups and songs....it feels like a treasure hunt! A month ago I found myself listening to the same songs over and over and decided it was time for a change. I got onto 93.3 (a local radio station) and started listening to some songs. I found that there were quite a few bands that I like and so I got some of their music and have been listening since. Here are the some of the bands that I found:
Monday, August 27, 2012
Update on the Nikki front.....a little late but here at least
Nikki has been limping the good part of 2012. She must have hurt herself the middle of January and has been off and on using her left rear leg. Matt and I have been discussing going to a specialist for a few weeks and have decided to taker her in last week Monday. After sedation, x-rays, and manipulation Dr Breshears of Parker Animal Emergency and Specialty Center diagnosed her as having a tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL tear).
We discussed TPLO surgery with Dr Breshears and decided that was the best path for us, and we decided earlier would be better so that we could stave off a possible injury to her other ACL. With me having sinus surgery a couple of weeks ago, we decided an extra hand would help out a lot and we called to ask Dad if he would be able to come out for the beginning of Nikki's recovery, and he agreed that would be a good idea.
Surgery went as scheduled on Thursday April 19th and we received notification that she did great. They keep TPLO patients overnight for observation as well as epidural pain medication. That was a difficult night for Enid as we could tell that she missed Nikki but was also enjoying having all of the attention.
We received a call pretty early on the next morning letting us know that Nikki was ready to be picked up.....as soon as we could get there as she was not calming down at all. We went and collected a very excited dog and took her home to her crate. Although she was not very excited about being in her crate she did calm down pretty quick and took a long nap.
Grandpa came out to help with her recovery. We are really blessed that he was able to stay for 6 weeks! I don't know how Matt and I could have done it without him. Her recovery went fairly smooth, but we did need to keep her sedated for about 2 weeks so that she wouldn't run and jump.
We will be calling this week to schedule the follow-up appointment to get radiographs to see how everything has healed.
We discussed TPLO surgery with Dr Breshears and decided that was the best path for us, and we decided earlier would be better so that we could stave off a possible injury to her other ACL. With me having sinus surgery a couple of weeks ago, we decided an extra hand would help out a lot and we called to ask Dad if he would be able to come out for the beginning of Nikki's recovery, and he agreed that would be a good idea.
Surgery went as scheduled on Thursday April 19th and we received notification that she did great. They keep TPLO patients overnight for observation as well as epidural pain medication. That was a difficult night for Enid as we could tell that she missed Nikki but was also enjoying having all of the attention.
We received a call pretty early on the next morning letting us know that Nikki was ready to be picked up.....as soon as we could get there as she was not calming down at all. We went and collected a very excited dog and took her home to her crate. Although she was not very excited about being in her crate she did calm down pretty quick and took a long nap.
Grandpa came out to help with her recovery. We are really blessed that he was able to stay for 6 weeks! I don't know how Matt and I could have done it without him. Her recovery went fairly smooth, but we did need to keep her sedated for about 2 weeks so that she wouldn't run and jump.
We will be calling this week to schedule the follow-up appointment to get radiographs to see how everything has healed.
The winds, they are a'changin...
I know it has been way too long since I wrote an update, so here it goes. I am still working in Boulder and the commute has not gotten any better - worse in fact. I do get to work out at a great gym in Boulder, and have an awesome trainer named Karie Kerner. She has been working with me for a little over a month and the routine that I am doing is so awesome! I feel stronger every time I do it. This week I will be increasing my cardio. I am also taking a Yoga class on Friday afternoons that have been challenging and exciting.
We had a really productive weekend cleaning and talking. I think that the next few weeks will be bringing about a lot of changes for us. More to come....
We had a really productive weekend cleaning and talking. I think that the next few weeks will be bringing about a lot of changes for us. More to come....
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