Me & Mom (freezing in Utah!)

Me & Mom (Easter)

One of these things is not like the others

This must have been the leper version of Barrel of Monkeys?

Sites I like to look at. . .

Gravely Gorgeous
Earth Calendar

Happy Birthday Logan

Catherine's baby Logan is celebrating his first whole year of life today and we were able to share in the festivities. We made it to Murrieta, CA in 3 1/2 hours and had a great weekend with the Lara's and family. Their new home is absolutely gorgeous, commodious yet quite homey and comfortable (it slept 11 just fine). I wish they didn't live so far away, as I miss my best friend, but it was nice to get out of town and have a change of scenery. Hopefully I'll be back soon for a girls (and baby) weekend!


Japanese shot on the way to Murrieta

Napping with baby Logan

Lara Family

1st Birthday cake

yummy!

Logan. . .you're not that old yet!

Spring Cleaning

my side


mike's side

What else would a perfectly normal person do on their weekend than neurotically clean and organize their closet? My mother should be proud. . .and maybe a little concerned.

A neurotic can neither enjoy his illusions nor give them up.

-Mason Cooley

A Welcome Change

bed


fireplace

Finally, after living in our new home for almost a year, we've made it to our bedroom. We went with a monochromatic theme with romantic touches. It's just so nice to put a fresh coat of paint up to make it your own. It's difficult to tell in the pictures, but the stripes on the wall are actually pearlescent. We just need a rug and a few more decor items and we'll move onto the next project!!

Blogs I thoroughly enjoy. . .

Things I Hate About My Flatmate
Post Secret
Kristen's Sketch Blog
Ward-O-Matic

Oh la la!

Mike and I had a great dinner on the balcony of Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris Casino. The food delectable and the atmosphere enchanting. . .it felt like we were on vacation. The picture is the fountains directly across the strip at Bellagio. I picked up tickets for me and my mom to see We Will Rock You on Easter Sunday, and made it home just in time to catch American Idol. Mario is so going to win!

Another Donation Dilemma

So. . .I made a second attempt at donating blood, and was again unsuccessful. Even more pitiful than the first try, this time, I didn't even get to get stuck! My blood pressure was 75/49 (way too low to donate, or even function), so I was sent away, and none the less with free tickets to see Penn & Teller. I suppose I'll go back again, if not to be a good Samaritan, or because of the incessant calls from United Blood Services, but at least so I don't feel like a thief for getting free tickets.

Something New

I can't really say why I did this. . . maybe I'm just bored, maybe there is no reason. At first I was afraid I would be sent home from work for disregarding the strict clothing and grooming guidelines, but in a twist of fate, my boss only complimented me on "my new color". . .maybe he's color blind? Anyway, it's just hair.

My new color!!

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Spring in Las Vegas

We're just on the verge of Spring and I can hardly wait. . .the weather is perfectly enjoyable. Soon it will be sweltering and I can hardly wait to jump in the pool, but for now I'll relish in the sun-kissed afternoons and gentle evening breezes. I can't believe it's already March, I feel like the year has just began. . .or is it almost 1/4 over?