The SHE-Mullet

I know what your thinking. What is that? Is that her hair? Is that a mullet? And the answer is yes. My daughter has a mullet. Well a

she-mullet as we fondly refer to it. That's just how her hair has grown and when the few back hairs got long enough to put into a ponytail and pigtails, I just didn't think about cutting it..until my mother saw it after she got out of the tub one day and said to me in a very motherly, nice, non-offensive tone, "Oh honey I really think you need to cut that off." Wow that was a really bad run-on sentance..anyways, so then I got really worried about it...like I was a crazy-non-cutting hair, can't -see-the- obvious kind of mother. And she wasn't the first person to suggest whacking the back off. So I got brave today and decided to give it a go. I have to admit, I was kind of sad..no more ponytail. But hopefully this will help her hair grow better. It's such a struggle when your kids' hair grows crazy...what to do, what to do? well I hope I can figure out something to do with it. I'll let you all know in the morning. And PS, I saved the hair just for Uncle Bobby's sake. LOL (inside joke, he saves everything..hair, umbilical cord fall-offs, teeth, the list goes on...:)

Happy Birthday to ME!

So i am following in Amber's footsteps and wishing myself a Happy Birthday. I am 29 today and am ok with that. I've decided that as long as I don't feel as old as I am then things are good, i used to feel about 24..now I feel about 26. Truly I feel like I just graduated high school. I can't believe that was 11 years ago. 11 years ago!! That's like forever. Anyways I'm planning on lunch with my mom and sis and then dinner with Nate, a few games of Ticket to Ride, watch 24 and then maybe Nate will get lucky (wink..wink) I know what you are all thinking..Wow don't live too wildly. I'll try to keep the partying to a minimum. So Happy Birthday to me. I expect birthday wishes from all of you :)

Enough Faith???

Now I am not writing this for pity or sorrow or money..that is unless you are Bill Gates and have some to spare, No I am simply writing to vent and share. Lately, Nate hasn't had any work. This recession is finally hitting us. And I have to admit, I am shocked. It's like one of those things where you never think crazy things will happen to you but here we are, struggling with very little work. And now I am questioning if I have enough faith or not. I think I do..but do I really? How are we going to pay our bills and all that garbage? We pay our tithing religiously so I know things will work out. it's just becomes a matter of when. It just gets a bit scary and I get this inkling of doubt. So back on my knees I go and pray for strength and humility and a way to figure this one out. Trials right? It could very well be worse..and I know that. The one thing I get frustrated with myself with is our lack of savings. We have a great food storage but not a financial one. It's simply hard to save when you use all you make. But no excuses right? I have a new vow that when things get better..because they will. Savings will become a new priority. I despise that money..such a material item is such an important thing to have...at least some anyways. I always say to myself that if this is our trial in life (that is.. being financially challenged), then it's not so bad. Life could always be so much worse. I have so many blessings..an amazing husband, three beautiful children, our health and the gospel. What more could I ask for? But a trial is a trial and it's still hard. But I will learn and grow and pray that I have faith enough.

I've got a ticket to ride...

So we are board game kind of people and a couple of years ago, my sister gave us this game called Ticket to Ride. We are in love with it. And the last few months or so, we have kind of become obsessed with it..playing every Sunday and as much as we can in between. It is so addicting..now in the last two years I have won only 5 times which is depressing..and even more depressing that I am keeping track. What can i say I'm a competitive person and I like to win. The best part is, is that we found this 1910 expansion pack..which changes things up and I am loving it. So if you like games or need a gift for someone who does, I highly recommend this one although it's pretty pricey. But totally worth it. My eight year old even plays with us. I also gave it to my brother for Christmas and now his friends call every night to see if they can come over for a "Train" tourney. In love with this game. Does this mean I am old, lame and boring???