I love my family.....

Thanksgiving 2010 - free slideshows

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for Steve, Izabella, Taylor, Soxy, Joey and Emily

and

mom, tom,

dad, laura,

david, melissa, josh, marin, lily,

bonnie, joe,

char, david, austin, cheradyn, camryn, apollo

joe

deanna, britt, kady, jilly

auntie ann

uncle rob

carrie, jason, jackson and ella.

and

health, happiness, love, good friends

and

CRAZY sales Thanksgiving night............... ;)

Lots of LOVE for Locks of LOVE!

I am the mother of two beautiful girls, my oldest is 18 and my youngest is 8 years old. I think, as parents, we see teachable moment’s everyday, everywhere. We can either take advantage of that and make the most of it or ignore it entirely. It’s the decision to make the most of these moments that have helped create the beautiful spirits that they have become.

This weekend, my 8 year old taught ME something. She’s been trying to grow her hair out for some time now and we’ve been doing a pretty good job at that. But this weekend she decided she wanted to cut it off. As we were sitting there getting ready to cut off all this beautiful hair I asked the hairdresser if she thought her hair was long enough to donate. We went online and found 2 places, one was a 10 in requirement and yours was 8 inches. We took the tape out and started measuring. We had enough for both, but the important question became “was Momma ready to let all of that beautiful hair go?” That’s when it happened. My sweet angel looked at me and said “Momma, its just hair! It’ll grow back if I don’t like it this short and if they can give my hair to someone who doesn’t have any then they can have it!” And…she was right. It is just hair. Some of us look at it as part of our identity. Some of us look at it as a security blanket. But, for those people who don’t have any, for whatever reason, its precious! So…we did it! We put her hair in a ponytail and we cut off the 8 inches that it will take to help create a wig for someone who desperately needs it. We found out that it takes 6 of those ponytails to make just one wig. Just ONE! Incredible!! She’s inspired me to do the same thing, I have more than enough hair and the next time I go in I will be donating mine as well. I hope this donation helps in some small way and just know that a little girl with a VERY big heart hopes the same thing.

Izabella BEFORE....

Izabella AFTER....

Couple of shout outs :)

This is the first year that Izabella has come home with actual number grades on her report card. Not only was it straight A's but also perfect attendance, which is almost impossible these days. We are VERY proud of you Miss Izabella!

Not to leave Tay out, at mid terms she was getting 5 A's and 2 B's. Way to go! I know B's aren't the norm for you but I'm proud of you for conquering Biology and getting a B on your mid term. Hang in there honey...we couldn't be prouder of you!

Halloween is right around the corner, stay tuned for a full update with pictures! Can't wait!

First day as a College Freshman....

As I type, I can still remember when Taylor was born and how much joy she has brought to all of our lives since that day *sniff sniff* but now she's all grown up, moved 12 hours away and got as far away from any parental supervision as she could, just to go to college. She got a full academic scholarship for 2 years to an all girls prep college. She LOVES it which makes me feel a little bit better considering how far away she is now. It's not the old 3 hour drive to visit anymore. I just keep telling myself that it's only 2 years and then we'll get her to Tech back in Lubbock to start Med school and then all will be right with the world. *sniff sniff*

I never went to college much less seen the inside of a dorm room, but I can tell you this would make me clausterphobic (sp?) But, I hear from everyone this is what they are supposed to look like. You'll see what I mean below.

She says that they are going to put the beds up on lifts soon so they will be able to put those little desks underneath the bed, like a bunk bed and that should give them both a LOT more space.

This is her suite mate Emily, whom she just loves. She's all the way from UTAH! They met last year when they went for a visit a couple of times to the college and hit it off so they requested each other to room with and that was that. They are in a Suite with a main living/dining area and all the bedrooms are off of the main room. 4 are doubles and 2 are singles. I would much rather be in a single, but I think that's more money in tuition. But, I am happy they like each other and they all are cute as hell.

This is the whole lot of them on Sunday before Brunch. How fun is that? They are all expected to dress appropriately and attend Brunch every Sunday together. I love that!

She's taking a total of 14 hours. Plus she's decided to play Softball, too. I talked to her this morning after her first practice at 6 am and she was beat and she has more practice this afternoon. I told her to look at the brightside, this will keep her from putting on those "freshman 15"

Frist day in the 3rd grade!

Love these girls!!!