Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Time for a cut?

I suppose every little girl eventually hits this milestone. I remember doing it, very clearly actually. (I even remember one of my older sisters doing it, which is saying something because I don't remember much!) I was in the basement, hiding under a blanket on the chair while my mom was on the couch talking on the phone. When I came out from under the blanket, my mom screamed, "What did you do? You cut your hair!?!?" So when S. told me that she was going to go comb her hair this morning and ten minutes later was still in the bathroom, I knew something was up. I thought that she was putting on my makeup again or had dispensed an entire roll of toilet paper into the pot, but instead I was greeted with a cute little smile and a quick shut of the door behind her. She looked different ... older perhaps. I couldn't quite put my finger on it when it hit me. "Did you cut your hair?" She looked surprised, like I wouldn't notice, and then stammered out, "Yeah." I began to inspect the new 'do and was somewhat pleased. It really didn't look half bad! In an 80's punk rocker sort of way. And fortunately lopsided, chunky cuts are in style. I could add some streaks of color and she would be the coolest 3yo in the county! Unfortunately, I don't follow trends too closely and if I have it my way we will be going to the salon tomorrow for a redo hairdo.

On the lappie
N. is just over 6 months now and is learning all sorts of new things. Here is just one of the latest:


Back in the saddle?
Well, I wouldn't say that I am entirely back on the blogging bandwagon, but I am trying to get back into the groove of it. Facebook has ruined me because I can jot a quick sentence in the middle of day without having to sit down and actually type anything. Pure laziness? Absolutely!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas, from our home to yours!


And a huge thank you to our families for all of the gifts! We miss being with you today. (More pictures to come ... hopefully!)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Six weeks: all smiles and coos


N. is really smiling and cooing all of the time now. It has been a fast six weeks since she has been born!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Pretty in purple


Do other moms unconsciously put all of the kids in the same color of clothes on the same day?!? (Well, except E. Thankfully he picks out his own clothes and doesn't have anything purple!)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Lucky number 7

Happy birthday, E.! We are so thankful for seven great years with this young man. While we had a birthday celebration here at home yesterday, the fun will be extended even more with a trip to Chuck-E-Cheese tomorrow and family coming out to visit over the next three consecutive weekends.

Opening presents

What he did for the rest of the day
Taking a Wii break for pizza, cake, and ice creamHappy birthday, Z-man. We love you!


One week old
N. is doing great. She is a really low-key baby and sleeps through absolutely everything! It is quite amazing actually. I am concerned that when she is a teenager we will need a bucket of cold water to ever get her out of bed! ;)

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Welcome to the family!

N.B., "beautiful, gentle waters," born Wednesday, October 6

A hospital crib invasion--prepare to meet your siblings!
With S.
With daddy
A thumb-sucker like P. ...
... or a finger-sucker like S.?
Finally home