It is amazing how much things can change in the matter of just a few months. The first picture was taken about 2 weeks ago when I got all of my hair cut off. Well not all of it, just about 9 inches! That was so hard for me. It was such a violent haircut too. She was so rough on my head. I thought that she was going to scratch it off when she was washing it and then she actually caught my eyebrow ring with the stupid comb. I left there with having had a horrible experience and a wet head but also with a happy feeling that it was straight...isn't that just nuts. I was happy that she was so awful with my head!

This next picture was taken in December...so less than 6 months ago. I was blonde and it was long. I loved it. Dying hair is really bad for your hair. I really like this picture though. I guess it was the lighting in the bathroom where I was. Kal likes it too. I guess that is just a plus!

This week has been wicked crazy. I have been working very hard on finishing Jenns dress and still trying to school Sadie. She has been giving me nothing but problems for the last 2 days. I am praying that tomorrow will be better. I do not think that I can take another horrible day with her.

My brother broke his leg too. I wish that I could be there to help Mara with whatever she needs. I am sure that this is going to be hard on her because my brother is a hands on dad. Those kids just really love him. I can't wait to see them this summer. I can not wait for Kal to meet Harlon and spend time with them.

So that is all I really have to say right now. I think that I am going to relax on the couch and watch a little TV and make a bracelet. Most people made friendship bracelets in high school but I had few friends so I didn't!

I will post the dress and the bracelets hopefully tomorrow!

It is only Tuesday and it has been a CRANKY week!!

So yesterday would have been wonderful if one thing had changed: If it NEVER happened! I was so cranky. It just seemed like no matter what I was just irritated. Everything bothered me. I am sure that I snapped at a few people and I should be sorry but honestly I can not say that I am. I wasn't altogether rude or anything. I think that I was just slightly tired of life for a day. I vowed to make today better...I am not sure that is going to happen on only 2 hours of sleep.

Today I am going to try to get most of Jenn's wedding dress complete. I can not wait to post pictures. I have dreamed about it and I have this vision in my head and I really hope that it matches with what I create.

That is all for now. I am going to start before I lose all motivation to complete it!

Long but fantastic day

I really didn't think that today was going to turn out that great since I have yet to be able to see out of my right eye. Something happened this morning and my eye has been stuck in an unfocused state since. It is way more annoying than it is painful. I am praying that when I go to bed tonight and I do not use my eyes while I sleep that it will just get better.

Today I hung out with my friend. I dyed her hair. Some how the dye fell on the floor and I did not notice it. When when I finally did, it was because her child stepped in it. When I cleaned it up but it stained it...it the shape of a cat with ears and everything. I am going to have her send me the picture because it is very funny!

Sadie did her schooling over there. Lilly and Gabe were late for school today and my reason is always "life". Life gets in my way and I lose track of time.

I was going to post more but this storm that we are having is pretty bad so I think I will just end now because it is better than waiting for the internet to cut out on me.

Think it is time to start this up again

It is a turtle, a frog and an octopus. I really enjoyed making these little guys. My best friend Jenn...(I should really use BFF in this case because we can be really upset with each other over something "serious" and it never lasts a day. She is defiantly a wonderful person to have in my life) has taught me how to make just about anything out of yarn. I have found that I REALLY enjoy crocheting more and more these days. Anyway Jenn has a web store that you should all check out. She is AMAZING! It is www.crochetedwithcare.webs.com

Here is my favorite picture of my wonderful family. Kal is looking extra handsome these days, I love his hair. Sadie is back to having the hair cut that I think looks fantastic on her, Lilly is such a pretty little girl, and Gabe is so grown. How can you go wrong with the purple and blue hair and a Mohawk! I am blessed to have the family that I have and I think that God knew what he was doing when he placed each one of them in my life.

I really am going to try to be better about posting. I enjoy it and I hope those of you that still are following this are interested in it, or at least somewhat enjoy reading.

Here is a short update until I have a chance to just start posting again.

Sadie is now being home schooled....long story short, she was being robbed of an education because she has some challenges because of her epilepsy. I had enough and after much talk with Kal, friends and a lot of prayer, we felt that we could get her on track and teach her better at home and she would be able to work at her own pace. She is doing wonderful.

Lilly is just as sassy as ever. She is so smart. Every time I look at her, I just wonder what wonderful things she is going to end up doing when she is older. She is such a natural learner. She still absolutely loves school and her teacher this year is just awesome! She has such patience with these children and you can just see that she is a born teacher.

Gabe is doing wonderful in school. He is sad every Saturday when he gets up and realizes that there is no school. He does however get happy again when he then realizes that Sunday means he gets to go to Church and Sunday school. He is writing a few words including his name. I got the best card from him on Mothers day that he wrote himself that said "Happy Mothers Day. I love you." That will be a keeper.

I am doing good. We are actively looking for a treadmill so that I can get in shape a little better. I am just terrified to walk down the driveway by myself...I am scared of bears! I admit it. So until the day that we get a treadmill I will just complain that I do not have one. I have been thinking about leaving to get the kids from school about 130 everyday and walking in town for 1.5 hours but I think that might be a little too much for Sadie to do with me. I am sure that I will think of something.

Well that is all that I have for tonight.