happy anniversary

well, it's been 4 years. 4 long years (although not because of the company). i finally feel like i am setting up shop with my hubby, something traditionally reserved for newly-weds. with each new addition- pictures, furniture, whatever, this place feels more like home. i think having the dining room chairs is what really did it for me. now that they are all here and assembled properly, we can actually sit down and share a meal together, when we're both here at dinner time, and that is precious.

today is one of those days. how we managed to both be free today is beyond me, but it is wonderfully comforting to walk to the store together, pick out ingredients together, and come back andcook... (i'm a sap, i know). it is wonderful just to function as a pair again. cooking together is a large part of what started this relationship. i am truely happy.

so what's on the menu? roast duck breast in a raspberry/red wine sauce, baked root veggies (carrots, potatoes, leeks, and fennel), and our mississippi mud wedding cake (complete with fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream...) YUM! we have our champagne too... and tickets to go see some live music tonight... i am drunk on happiness.

hmm

on the job front, 'cause i know you're all so curious... i love it! they are actually letting me see cases... have been all week. i started seeing sick animals over the past few days. it is still hard, because i don't have my license yet, and have to work "under vet direction"...but it feels real. a real job. real clients... learning the ropes and the computers...

curt is on neuro right now, and it seems fairly laid back. he is on call a lot, but he managed to get some sleep last night, and has not needed a nap yet...

more updates later, i am going to get back to communally living with my hubbie! eep!