The Long and Short of It

I have been debating cutting Sloane's gorgeous hair for a while. It always looks great styled. She has thick but very fine hair. It gets knotted up pretty easily. The last year has been such a battle to get it brushed everyday. Especially right out of the bath. I finally decided on a whim, at the grocery store, NO MORE TEARS!

She was quite happy with the decision as well.

Here is the before. (sniff, sniff)

And...the after. She is not standing straight in this picture so it is a little deceiving, but we cut off about 8 inches. I have to say mornings and bath times have been so much easier. We are both happy with it. Daddy, however, is not. What do boys know about hair anyway?!?

Where have I been!?!

It seems that since school has started, we are always on the go. My days start early and I spend all morning getting everyone ready and fed. We have a couple drop offs and pick ups. Emie and I run errands and barely finish in time to pick everyone up. We come home for lunch and naps for all four of us. Seriously, I am feeling exhausted all the time. The evenings seemed to be filled with things we need to get done around the house and meetings.

Last weekend we attended the funeral for Jeremy's Grandpa. We love him. He will be missed greatly.

We celebrated Emie's Birthday (again) with Jeremy's family. It has probably been her fourth party. No wonder when people ask her how old she is, she says she is four.

We got home late Sunday night or should I say early Monday morning. I was so tired I forgot to pick Micah up from school. Luckily they just served her lunch. Man, I felt bad about that. Monday night was FHE.

Tuesday both girls had school. That night I had to go to a 2 hour PTI (parent teacher involvement) meeting at Micah's school. It was all about this year's fundraisers. Anyone want to buy some chocolate!?!

Wednesday I had Cub Scouts and we had our weekly adjustments at Jeremy's work. Did I mention I am now the assistant Wolf Den Mother? All I can say is WOW! Eight year old boys are high energy.

Both girls had school again today. Jeremy and I finally cleaned out the office. It had become the 'I don't now what to do with this box' room. Now everything has a place and a place for everything. Excluding the garage. (A project for another day!)I also had Scout leader training for THREE straight hours. Good news is I earned my first badge. TRAINED.

Friday, well it is already time to get some yard work done. Our car could really use some cleaning out and washing. The birdcage could handle some TLC.

Saturday is SUPER Saturday. A day of projects, all to myself. Well and my company of lovely ladies. I then get to come home and do the 8 loads of laundry waiting patiently for me.

Sunday I have been asked to assist in Emie's nursery. All I can say is I am thankful for a day of rest and spiritual uplifting.

Monday is preparation day, Sloane's Joy School is at my house all week.

I have to include these pictures of my gorgeous niece. My sister Corrine took them. I know Brittany would love to post them but she does not know how to download pictures to her blog. I will show her one of these days.

She has grown up to be so beautiful. I really miss her and looking at these pictures makes me want to snuggle that sweet girl.

She looks so much like her beautiful Momma.

Anyway, I thought Corrine did a really great job.

Did I mention two weekends ago my sister Corrine was in town? She watched my kids while Jeremy and I went to Time Out for Couples. Then she and I attended Time Out for Women and Girls. Both were wonderful and full of inspiration.

Her highlight...we got to meet the nicest man on earth...Brad Wilcox. From what I saw and heard from him, and what I have heard from other people, his c.d.'s are great!!

Could this post be any longer???? Don't even get me started on next week!

The Biggest Offender

The Nester is having a P.O.O.P.I.E Party . People Opposing Objectionable Pretend Plants in the Environment. I am afraid that I am the biggest offender. If you need to read more about it go HERE .
As you can see from these pictures, I use fake plants everywhere.
Every nook and cranny.
On top of the shelf, I guess a big no, no!
I just love a bit of greenery here and there.

It must be an addiction of sorts.
Are dried things just as bad? I have a few of those too.
Greenery on the cupboards again, all FAKE.
These were in my wedding bouquet. Fake, Fake, Fake. I know these are not as objectionable as a few I have seen, but they are all fake none the less. I have no shame, I love everything I posted and it all stays.

A Bit More Fall...

I put up a few more of my fall-ish things. I have a lot of it, but every time I go shopping I am so tempted to buy more. I see the greatest Fall Decor everywhere.

This corner shelf is from my Great Aunt. I keep debating painting it, but like this it reminds me of going to her house years ago. I also love my pumpkin angels. My Mom bought them for me on my first married Halloween.

Somethings are so true!

This is my take on Susie Harris' super cute project. I just loved it when I saw it and knew I would have to have one too!

Around here Goodwill is not the best thrift store (most people donate to local charity thrift stores), but I occasionally find some goodies.
I found this white platter with a gun metal silver holder for $3.99. I liked it but of course not as is.
A bit of shiny black spray paint and some holiday accents and I LOVE it. I have a hard time deciding where to put it. It looks great everywhere.

I am heading out of town for a funeral. I hope everyone has a great rest of the week and weekend.