Maya was Hiding

They Made It!

This is the first post coming to you from the Greater Seattle Area. We made it.

We had tons of family and friends help us load up the truck in Minnesota. It was crazy how quickly everything got done, and how perfectly it all fit.

We had plenty of "Last Suppers" with people who we knew we may not be seeing for quite some time. My family, Tyler's family, and lots of friends.

 After some last minute trips, cleaning and errands, we were off.

I think it's safe to say that if either of us had the option, we could have done without the first day. Our goal was to make it to Miles City, MT; but after 10+ hours and some of the worst road conditions I've experienced (which is saying a lot considering I've lived all my life in Minnesota), we decided that Bismarck, ND was our new goal. As we exited to find a hotel in Bismarck, we noticed a sign that informed us the highway from Bismarck to Montana was closed due to weather.

Not the best day.

I noticed this on the truck tire at a gas station - so cool.

 We officially had no option but to stop, as did every other traveler. The hotels were packed and trying to find a place to park the truck and trailer proved to be a challenge. Once Tyler finally pulled into a spot, he went to inspect the trailer and noticed that the straps holding the car on were lying on the trailer next to the tires. The car was on the trailer, but the only thing keeping it there was the e-brake. As upset as we were, we realized it could have been a lot worse.

Maya even got out to enjoy the fresh Montana air. Yes, I was that person.

The trip from then on was free of disaster (thankfully). The views along the way were amazing.  We were able to spend all day every day on the road thanks to many books on CD and our handy walkie talkies that enabled easy communication with each other (and the occasional Montanian and Washingtonian using the same frequency). Our 10 hour day to ND was followed by a 13-hour day (slept in Butte, MT), a 9-hour day (slept in Ellensburg, WA) and finally a 2-hour drive through the Snoqualmie Pass and to our new home just north of Seattle. We pulled into our apartment parking lot, anxious to see the place we will be living for the next year. Tyler's Aunt, Vickie and friend, Dee, were here waiting and ready to help. They were wonderful and we appreciated their help!

I promise there are more blog posts to come. We have one stack of boxes to get put away, and then pictures of our place will be posted.

We really appreciate the support we have gotten. This has been a big move and a long time coming - it would not have been easy to make this huge leap without all of your support. We love you all:)

All the Pens Were On the Floor

Tyler and I have noticed the past couple of days that pens keep appearing on the floor right next to our desk. Maya loves to sleep on the desk, and I assumed that Tyler or I left them sitting on the desk after being used and she accidentally knocked them off as she slept. How wrong was I...

Note: My camera cord isn't working correctly, so the Christmas post will have to wait. I promise that it is coming!

Maya Thinks She's a Dog

I am hoping to post a video later, because this has become my favorite thing.

Maya plays fetch. Maya loves fetch.

This morning, I was in the kitchen getting a lunch ready and she brought her 'blue puffy ball' (which I have named Cleo) and dropped it at my feet, nudged my leg and just looked up at me. I picked it up, threw it, she pounced after it, brought it back in her mouth and dropped it my feet. Over, and over and over. She followed me along all of my getting ready routine, from brushing my teeth to putting on my makeup to checking my email. And just sat with it at her mouth, head tilted as I put on my jacket and walked out the door for work...

Fetch is at least a daily occurence - she just loves it. And so do we:)

We Introduce Hermione Charlotte

Yes, as of Friday afternoon, we are officially pet owners. We adopted Maya from Blue Sky Rescue. She was rescued at about three months old from a pound where her life may not have lasted too much longer.
She is so much fun to have. Our work schedules can be so opposite that we each end up being home alone a lot, and it is nice to have something else there.

Maya is extremely playful. She entertains herself, but loves when someone will play with her. Tyler's parents, sister, brother and his girlfriend came over yesterday and Maya was a champ. We were sure she would hide the whole time, but that was not the case. She was out and loving being the center of attention. And enjoying her new toy that the Jass clan brought:)

On Friday night, she was out and exploring for about an hour after we got her home. However, she then discovered a wonderful hiding spot..underneath the hutch. She stayed there for a couple hours, but was so conflicted about coming out (and VERY playful). This video doesn't quite do it justice:

She has even come and snuggled up with one of us a couple times today - how perfect is that?!