newness . chapter 3

We adopted a cat from the Dallas Animal Shelter. She came right up to us & we knew she was the one as soon as we saw her. We picked her out on a Saturday and had to wait almost a full week before we could bring her home (although we are very glad they took care of all her shots). She is approximately 8 months old, so we are declaring her birthday to be on November 7 (July 7 is when we took her home). We intended to get an adult cat, but well, what can you do when she is the one? She is certainly still a kitten with lots of energy & is a troublemaker =)

We brought her home & she claimed her territory very quickly. We played with her & she explored our whole apartment on her first night. She is very comfortable in her new home & is exploring new heights every day. So far she has conquered up to the entertainment center & I think the only thing higher are the bookshelves in David's office. The only time she will go in her bed, which David has now put on his desk, is when he is working, so she can be next to him. It's a good thing we got him a desk with such a large work space =)

All that to say, I finally have my cat (and for those of you who know me, you know that I need me a kitty - I can't deny it) & even though David just agreed to get her because he knew it's what I wanted (thank you hon!!), I'm pretty sure he likes her ; )

newness . chapter 2

Yes, the facebook rumors are true. I cut my hair shorter than it's ever been - about 7 inches off! I finally found the courage to go through with it & I love it. It is great for summer and to answer the all important question, yes, I can still put it in a ponytail. Phew.

Hope you are all surviving this hot hot summer, especially those of you suffering through this Texas heat!!!

newness . chapter 1

New apartment! We moved on February 26, just in time for our 2 year anniversary - I guess we are now past the point of calling ourselves 'newlyweds,' even though it still feels like it in some ways =)

With the help of donuts, pizza & some great friends (despite the broken elevator), we successfully made the transfer from our 1 bedroom, 648 sq ft apartment in The Village on the second floor, to our 2 bedroom apartment in The Ansley on the 3rd floor. Most everything was still in boxes by dinner-time, so some friends made & brought us dinner, ate with us & helped us start unpacking - what a blessing! Bekah & I made some great progress on shelf liner, while Roy & David got the entertainment center set-up (which I am told is the most essential step in unpacking).

Add a little paint, some furniture, a few pictures, some details and it starts to feel like home =) I'm not sure I will ever have all of the wall space filled, so if you see a good sale let me know! We are very happy in our new place. We have a little room to stretch out - David has his work space (an office finally!) and I have a big kitchen (with a window), living room to entertain in & a fireplace with a mantle =) Yes, they do exist in Texas. And yes, ours does turn on with the flip of a switch.