Introducing....Maybe!

Yep, this is our new little Maybe cat.

For those who like cats, continue on.
For those who don't...go home!?!

So much to say

Wow, a lot has happened since I last updated! Life for the Krohmers has been busy (hence the lack of posts!) Let's see, where to start...

Our anniversary was AMAZING! I woke up to an anniversary scavenger hunt which eventually lead me to Starbucks and my waiting hubby who had taken the day off. It was romantic and fun, and I was so blessed. The next day we hopped in the car and took off for Pullman to see 2 of our friends get hitched. An absolutely radiant bride and groom and a beautiful ceremony always makes for a good time! Plus, it was great to see some familiar faces. We love the Dykes!

Once our feet were back on home soil, it was time for me to get back to work. Whew! What an intense week that was! I got blind-sided by a schedule that was VERY different from what I was expecting. After several freak outs and TONS of help from the PE teacher, I think I finally have it all figured. (For those of you who are teachers, I see each grade for 2 hours a week! Craziness!) I did teach on Thursday and Friday, and already (despite the nightmare schedule) I am falling in love with my students. Thank you Jesus for reminding us about what's really important!

But most importantly, there has been a new addition to our little family! We adopted a gray and white tabby cat from the animal shelter Saturday! He's incredibly cute, very active, but likes his snuggle time, too (which I love!) We are pretty stoked about what a good kitten he is...minus the whole scratching on the furniture thing. But that will be taken care of when we get him de-clawed! Pictures will be posted soon, I'm sure.

Happy Anniversary, Love!

I can't believe that one year ago I became a Krohmer!
This past year has been better that I could ever have imagined!
Thank you for always being there--a strong shoulder when I'm weak,
a helping hand when I'm needy
and pretty much the coolest guy I know!
I love laughing with you and making you laugh.
Here's to many, Many, MANY more years of the same!
I love you!

Disgusting!

"Oh Sweet and Sour Chicken! That you were mine..."

Kurt and I have recently been on a Chinese food kick. Inspired by the yummy food at Moscow's Old Peking Restaurant, I have been trying my hand at cooking Chinese food with good results. (We bought a wok and everything!) It had been very tasty, until about 2 weeks ago...

I decided to get fancy and try to make Sweet and Sour Chicken, complete with homemade red "lollipop" sauce. Note that I said TRY! Long story short: oily batter + watery chicken + frying oil=big disgusting oily mess! It was HORRIBLE! Although the batter refused to stick to the chicken, I persevered to the end, only to end up with a big gloppy mess that wasn't fit to eat. Every once in a while you would catch a taste of the sauce (which was good!) but it had mixed in the batter to create one big, disgusting mass. Gross!

So what did my wonderful husband have to say about it? "Let's throw it off the balcony. I'll toss and you can make up-chuck noises! It'll be great!" Yes, it looked that gross. I sincerely wish I had a picture so you could revel in my cooking mishap with me!

Since that fateful day, we have inherited a deep fat fryer, so hopefully next time the will much triumphant rejoicing and yummy eats! And there will be a next time. I refuse to leave such a disparaging mark on my otherwise (mostly) spotless record! I will be vindicated! Sweet and Sour Chicken will be mine!!!