Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ~ "Man on Fire"

I adore this band and their feel good music!  They just keep getting better.  I can't wait for the new album on May 29th!

That's What's Up

I love this new song by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros!  {"That's What's Up"} I'd love nothing more than to hit rewind to a couple weekends ago and be back at Cain's, listening to them.

The shit has hit the fan for us.  Just when I thought surely we had met our quota of hard times, our entire livelihood was stolen from us.  Thieves will meet their maker one day.  If people would just chill the eff out and listen to some Edward Sharpe, I'm convinced there would be no crime or war in this world.

But while the last five years have been jam packed with loss and heartache, they've also been filled with an intense spiritual journey for me, and for us as a couple.  The old me would have completely freaked out over something like this.  But now, I know we will be taken care of, one way or another.    Jesus loves me, this I know. ;)  Oh and, we have two very strong willed guardian angels on our side up there named Jerry & Scottie.

For now, I'm just going to keep on praying and listening to my music.

Jessica Lea Mayfield ~ "Grown Man"

I love her unique sound.

Last Night Rocked

So...this happened last night!

{Thanks to the person who posted this video on YouTube!}

Once again, Allen and I headed up to Tulsa to Cain's.  Man, I love that place!  This time it was to see Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.  I've never seen a band be so engaged with their audience.  They made the night so fun and memorable.  The highlight of the night was when they played "Home".  When Allen & I first heard that song a couple years ago, we instantly declared it "our song"!  Well, I realized last night, so did every other couple that loves the band!  Ha!  It's the perfect love song, really. 

"Home is wherever I'm with you!"

Here We Go Magic ~ "Tunnelvision"

LMFAO ~ "Party Rock Anthem"

This is Sydney & Garrett's new favorite song.  Who needs coffee when you're listening to this at 8:15 am on the way to school?

Watching them dance in the backseat...priceless.

Dr. Dog

I'm really liking these songs from Dr. Dog's new album, Be The Void.

"How Long Must I Wait"

"Lonesome"

Taco Soup

This is one of my favorite recipes to make this time of year.  It's so easy & makes so much that I can eat on it for days. 

Taco Soup

1 lb ground beef
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 14 1/2oz cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 15 oz can kidney beans (drained)
1 15 oz can pinto beans (drained)
1 15 oz can black beans (drained)
1 15 oz can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
1 1.25 oz taco seasoning mix

In a large pot, cook beef and garlic. Add onions when beef is almost browned.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes. 

Topping ideas:
shredded cheese
cilantro
sour cream
chopped avocado

Other Lives ~ "For 12"

I've been craving new music lately and found this new {to me} band.  This is a great song and they're from Stillwater, Oklahoma!  Bonus!

The Black Keys ~ "These Days"