5 years already and mom comes to visit

Wow, I have a lot of catching up to do in the blogging world, but not much time so I will do a quick update of our past couple weeks. Dan and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary! It's hard to believe it's been 5 years already. People are amazed that we are even old enough to be married for 5 years and amazed that we are a Mormon couple who don't have kids yet after being married for so long.

We adopted another baby cat about a week ago. She is a Siamese cat and we named her Neeko. She is full of energy, and such a curious little thing. We love her already, but there will always be a special spot in my heart for little Jay. Is it stupid that I still cry for my little friend? I guess the healing takes time.

On a more happy note, my mom was able to visit us this past weekend and we had such a great time! We are such girly girls and spent most of our time shopping, talking, and at the spa. It was so wonderful to have her here and I am already sulking around the house because I miss her so much. While my mom was here, she also treated Dan and I to a really delicious meal at Abacus, (a nice restaurant we have been wanting to try in Dallas.) It was great and the food was just as aesthetically pleasing as well.



















Obviously I didn't go blonde. Dan is so against the idea, but I might surprise him and get it done this summer! Who knows though, he loves my long, boring, dark brown hair.

So cute

I just LOVE this picture that was taken on Easter sunday of my parents. It totally describes their relationship and makes me smile every time I see it!

What do you think?

I have been wanting to try a different hair style. So I found this program where you can upload a pic and try different do's. It looks kinda funny and not very realistic but it gives you kind of an idea of what I would look like blonde. Dan HATES my hair any color other than plain, dark brown. But I want to try something new. Just wanted to see what you guys think? Should I take the plunge and go blonde?



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Where has my girl gone?

It's been a while since we have heard from Sarah McLachlan, where's my girl? She needs to put out some new material, none of this re-mix business, I need a new, solid album. This self proclaimed biggest Sarah McLachlan fan would pay 500 bucks, that's right, 500 to see her in concert. Come on, if Make Me a Witness doesn't make you cry, I don't know what will.

We have heard from all the other ladies, Dido, Imogen Heap (new album coming out this year), Jewel. Now I need the master, Sarah to come out with something new!

Maybe I love my girl Sarah so much because she has sentimental value for me. Every one of her songs are closely tied to a memory of my younger years, like reaching my running goals, getting through best friends moving away, or when I finally broke up with the jerk I should have dumped long ago in college. She has been with me throughout high school and college, friend and boyfriend dramas and triumphs. When ever I am going through a crisis or a really exciting time, I plug in some of my favorite tunes and it helps me process the issue.

I have listen to other girl-type music over time and have enjoyed it, but Sarah McLachlin is the old standby. I hope we hear from her soon 'cause she's my favorite. Also, thanks for all of your sweet comments about my cat. I really appreciate all the support. We still miss our little guy, but every day gets better.

What's your favorite Sarah McLachlin song? I know there are many Sarah lovers out there. Or any of your other favorite girl artist? (To help me find some new music until Sarah steps it up)