Merry Christmas! (and other things to catch up on)

So I just had to post this, it's just so dang cute! 'Tis the reason for the season!

Also, for my mom (and others) who haven't seen my new hairdo... tada! I haven't had bangs (on purpose) since I was in elementary school! The disaster haircut about 6 years ago doesn't count and left me traumatized. LOL. My friend Kim also gave me some layers for a whole new look... I was a weeeee bit nervous, but I'm so happy I just let her do her thing!

Anyway, hope you are all doing well and having a wonderful holiday season! We were super lamo again and never got around to sending Christmas cards, but we hope and pray for the very best for you all in the year to come!

A new do... and a collar too!

First off, let me clarify... the collar is NOT for me! :) That said, and before I post the pics, I wanted to thank you all for your birthday wishes and kind words to cheer me up. I really do appreciate it... you guys are just the best! :)

Ok... so for my new hair, here it is... tada!

Now, about that collar... Loony has officially become ours, since the neighbors finally approached us and pretty much begged us to take her b/c they just don't want her. Anyway, so I decided a few days ago to go and get her a pretty collar and name tag and make an honest doggy out of her! :) Here she is in all her new-collar glory!

How cute is she??? We've managed to fatten her back up and she's doing a lot better with the whole potty-training stuff. This weekend we took her to the doggy-park for the first time and she handled herself very well... we think she'll adjust pretty well now that she's not being neglected, poor thing!