Gorgeous Makena

I know the first one is a little blurry. Sorry, she didn't like the flash.

My sister had her first baby yesterday. An absolutely beautiful baby girl name Makena Ryen. She was 7 lbs 7.5 oz and 21 in long at 5:34 pm.

My grandparents were out visiting and planning on leaving this morning so it worked out perfectly because we were able to stop by the hospital so they could see their great granddaughter (which they thoroughly enjoyed).

Connie, we love you guys and are so happy for you.

"Fun" interview with Sy

This something that I saw and thought it was so cute so I figured why not give it a try with Sy (my four year old).
1. What is something that mom always says to you?
Don't go in the street
2. What makes mom happy?
Being a good citizen
3. What makes mom sad?
Being mean
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Jokes
5. What was your mom like as a child?
I don't know . . . stories, like your dad tells you stories
6. How old is your mom?
6, are you six?
7. How tall is your mom?
like 69 tall
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Go on the computer
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Make Vin happy
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
For singing
11. What is your mom really good at?
Racing (like with the trucks)
12. What is your mom not so good at?
Jumping in space
13. What does your mom do for her job?
Go on the computer
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Potatoes
15. What makes your mom proud?
Listening
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Clifford (because Clifford is my favorite, I love Clifford)
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Play
18.How are you and your mom the same?
Our eyes look the same
19. How are you and your mom different?
You got bigger toes than me
20. How do you know your mom loves you?

Because you give me kisses

I have so much to blog, I don't know where to begin

We've had so much going on that I haven't had sufficient time to get on here and do some serious blogging. I guess I will go in chronological order so I don't forget any of the stuff I want to put on here.

First off, Sy got a hair cut. But not any hair cut, his shortest one yet.

As I was cutting his hair, many things were going through my head. He hates to get his hair cut (it doesn't matter if it is the clippers or scizzors, he just hates it). He also hates to get his hair washed. I do it every other day and he screams. I tried many different techniques like talking him into it, bribing him, to no avail. So, I just do it and he screams. Then there is actually doing his hair. Like before we go somewhere or just getting ready for the day. He runs from me, hides under the table (laughing like it's a game) and will not still for 2 minutes (which is all I need to get it done). So, as I was cutting it, I thought "To heck with it, I'm going to cut it all off. It will be a nice summer cut and it'll grow back within probably two months." I just didn't want to have to be cutting it again in 2-4 weeks because it grows so fast.




When I got done, Sy looked in the mirror, ready to cry and said "But I want to look like you mommy." I looked at him and responded "Well, right now you look like daddy!" (Drew, his dad shaves his head). Man, Sy had so much hair. When I was done, I think there was more on the floor than when I got mine cut, and I got alot cut off.

It has taken alot of getting used to, but I'm getting there. I don't think I'll be doing this again. He looks so different without his curls, but now it'll be easy and it's so much cooler. This summer weather is nasty and I can't wait for it to be over.

Hair Chopping

So, after wanting to do this for about a year now, but just being a scaredy-cat, I finally cut off some of my curls. I had just been worried. What if they didn't do what I told them? What if I hated it? What if my crazy hair curled up too short? All of this went through my mind. I mean, my hair was really long (and straightened it is like 3 inches longer than it is even curly)and I was so ready to get it cut, and for a change. But, I needed someone who was truely familiar with curly hair. If it was someone inexperienced in this area, it could be a total disaster.

I explored the internet, looking at all kinds of curly hair styles. I put it off and
put it off.

Then I finally did it. My sister set up hair appointments for both of us at Belle Melange. They even specialize in curly hair and really know what they are doing. My sister had been there before and recommended them. That gave me confidence. So, off we went. And Melanie was in town, so she came too (for moral support, thanks Mel). That's what friends are for. We had a fabulous time.

I told my stylist that I wanted my hair cut, layered, but I wanted the shortest layer to be at my shoulders. So, she did it and did a great job. Then I asked her to cut more off. How funny am I? I ended up cutting off about 6 1/2 inches total.

And it was exhilerating. It felt great. It perked right up and seems so much more healthy now. It's weird when I grab my hair to put in a pony tail, and there's barely any there (compared to before.. BUT- I can still get it in a pony tail. It's not too short but not too long. And great for summer. I love it. It also used to tickle my elbows and my arms because it was so long down my back. It just got to where it was so long, it weighed down the top and didn't look as good. And I'd just want to put it up all the time. But when I did, I would get a headache since it was so long. And when I left it down, it was like a heat insulator.

It was just exciting for me. I have had my hair trimmed, but this really was like my first real haircut at a salon. It was a fun experience.

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AFTER

AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN