To cut or not to cut...that is the question!!

Well, for the past 6 months I've been talking about chopping Reagan's hair off. I have never (and I mean never, like not even with a pair of my own scissors), trimmed or cut her hair. Gross huh!! Every time I washed it, it was a tangled mess. Desperately in need of a cut. I really, really wanted to chop it off into a "bob" because I think little girls look SO cute with styled hair (and I'm thinking it would be easier than fighting her for the "one pony" ugly do every morning). Well I took her on Monday for the first cut!! I didn't get very good pictures because I was so preoccupied with worrying and then got a little nervous that "Melanie" the stylist would think I was weird if I was snapping shots the whole time. We arrived at Cookie Cutters which is a kid-only salon type place. Overpriced but lots of motion going on and I figured she would do good. She got to sit in a car and pick out a movie. She was nervous and wanted to leave when we first went in there and we had to wait because it was packed (can you imagine taking 4 kids to get their haircut there...$100 later!). After she got back there she was fine....and I was a nervous Nelly!! Rambling on about her hair and how should we cut it and my husband would get so mad if I cut it off, etc. She talked me out of it anyway because she loved Reagan's hair and said she has lots of curl coming in underneath and I would probably have to blow dry it every day to make it look cute and heck, I can BARELY get myself ready and her half dressed and off to school/work in the morning there was no way, no how I wanted to add to my busy morning!! So ta-da.....3 inches of hair cut off and her new hair do. She was proud as a peacock about her hair cut (even though it's basically the same), the balloon, and her car she sat in.

Catching up.....

It seems like forever since I've "blogged". Well, actually, it seems like forever since any of my friends have blogged. Is everyone too busy with facebook :O)
It's so hard to believe March crept in. I'm listening to the wind howling outside but the sun is shining even though it's probably only 40 degrees out there. I didn't realize how anxious I am for spring. Warmer weather, green grass, and flowers a plenty. Plus just taking Reagan out on my days off and on the weekends is huge. Kids get so crazy in the winter! Those poor teachers.
We are all doing well. We have FINALLY finished most of the mini-remodel job we were working on. Mike's dad came down a few weekends ago and they busted out the fireplace job which looks wonderful. Thank goodness for dads that know so much. The next weekend I traveled to Idaho with Reagan to visit family, so Mike could finish odds and ends around the house. It looks so wonderful (even though I still have a lot to hang up and put away). I love sitting in the living room and feeling like I have a brand new house. No more projects for a while. It's catch up on craft things, yard things, etc.
Reagan is as crazy as ever. They change and learn so much each day it's just amazing. Their little brains are the biggest sponge ever! I often think how we will survive the "2" but I hear the "3" is worse....can it possibly be!! In spite of her trying our patience, being so stubborn to boot (which Mike blames on me), she can turn into the goofiest, silliest kid in seconds. She is so much like Mike in that department. If she knows you are getting slightly mad, she turns on the silly charm and makes it so hard not to laugh - which in turn is terrible in trying to get her to think you are serious! Here are a few pictures of life the past few weeks. Enjoy!

Before

Middle of..

After (w/out grout and mantle!)

Puddin' Face (ever wonder how a little girl can be so sloppy)

These are from a few weeks ago when Heidi took the girls to Tracy Aviary. The girls loved it and Reagan asked frequently if she can go back.


Reagan's cute new playroom which is far from done so this is the only view you get!

When not to be honest.....

Long day at work, feet tired, eyes burning. Pick up tired, but cute child from daycare. She has cute hair again, thanks to Miss Gabby! If only she would sit still and let me do something more than "one pony mom". One day.....Rush into store to look at cute new clothes, try on for size, rush out with child begging for candy, soda, anything. Stop at light. Give cute-haired child snacks while she complains non-stop that she wants to see daddy, space out and start thinking about a list of 100 things to do this week, how tired I am, how am I going to be 3 places at once tomorrow, release brake of car, smack into car....OOPS!!! @#$#% word comes out of mouth. (&*(&* word again. Oh crud Mike is going to kill me. Get out of car while man in nice mercedes is gazing over his bumper with a microscope. MIRACLE! Nothing, not even a scratch (then why the loud 'crash' when I hit him!). Climb into car shaking and relieved the insurance won't go up. "Mommy, does someone have an owie?", "No baby, everyone is JUST fine". Pick up hungry husband for a fast food dinner run. Not 2 minutes hubby is in the car and cute-haired daughter says "Mommy crashed into the man". @#%$$# Dang, got caught!!! And now I teach here a valuable lesson of when not to be honest :O) Gotta love kids.

Happy Hearts Day!!

Happy One-day ago Valentine's Day. We decided to have a little get-together with the ones we love :) Michelle was watching Sophia and was able to join us and Matt's crew came up, along with Aunt Heidi. Always a fun way to spend a holiday. To top it off, I got to eat at The Melting Pot which is one of my most favorite overpriced places to eat! YUMMY. Hope everyone had a fun-lovin' day.

Reagan enjoying Daddy's V-day cookies


Katie enjoying the love feast

Sophia and Reagan

How cute is this

The girls all hyped up on love and sugar

What makes all the drama of being 2 all worth it...

What makes the world turn. If everyone was allowed to watch a sleeping baby/child...don't you think there would be a lot less trouble in this world!

When you leave a toddler alone....

Happy Birthday Mattie!

Today (well yesterday since the post is a day late) is Matt's 31st birthday! We are so glad to have Matt & Yvette close to us. Matt is a wonderful brother. He's kind, considerate, always willing to help, funny, a great example to others, an awesome dad (right Yvette??) and an even more awesome father to Zoe and Katie. Happy Birthday Uncle Matt. We love you!! (p.s. these pictures incriminate myself also so not just Matt would be embarrassed)

Let's trade

I was talking to Reagan about friends this week. I said "Well who's your best friend? Is it Emily?" She said "no", "Is it Alex?", "No, it's AnnLea mommy". What other 2 1/2 year old thinks their best friend is a 9 year old :O) Since it's winter, we don't see AnnLea that much and thought it would be fun to have her over for a few hours. Reagan was SO thrilled. She gets to boss her around, show her all her new things from Christmas, her new room, etc. They made cookies, we had dinner, and then went out for ice cream. Reagan kept trying to get "just a taste" of AnnLea's ice cream cone. Someone elses is always better!

And another.....

If you are tired of hearing Reagan sing....don't push the putton :O)

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Happy New Years!

Welcome 2009! Wait, was there a celebration?? I wouldn't know. Reagan and I had a slumber party in our bed and zonked out before 11. Lame, I know. The new year holds a lot of uncertainty in the world, but could also hold a lot of promise. Here's a few of my goals:

I will be more optimistic
I will lose those silly 5-8 pounds I've wanted to lose for 2 years
I will exercise more
I will drink less Diet Coke and more water
I will cook more and eat out less
I will finish my almost finished home and craft projects
I will keep in touch with distant friends
I will nap more
I will floss every day
I will go camping more than once this year
I will (try) to spend less
I will......probably be writing these sames things next January :O)
Either way...Happy New Years!

This would be Reagan's first fingernail painting gig. All those wishing to stand in line - she's found a new obsession! Ok, so she needs a little practice :O)

Snow Much Fun!

After a fresh snow (and what appeared to be a beautiful, sunshiney day), we thought we'd venture to the school to sled down the hills. Matt, Yvette and girls joined us, and we had "snow" much fun!! Although, don't let sunshine in the middle of winter fool ya!! It was bloody cold outside! Matt's girls were animals on the sleds. Jessica hurt her rump, Heidi was a good sport and went down a time or two, and as usual, a fun-filled afternoon.

Heidi missed the bump

Jessica before she broke her rump