My Husband is going to KILL me!

Anyone that has talked to me about my hair in the past year knows this haircut has been long coming.  I have had my appointment scheduled for the past two weeks and in that time discussed with Spencer how I should and shouldn't cut it. (A little background) Spencer started dating me while I was in beauty school and has seen my hair every color and length.  He never cared what I have done with it until now.  On Sunday he said, "Well as long as you don't cut it into a short a-line bob.... Or I will be mad at you."  Yes he said he would be MAD at me.  Spencer has been out of town for two nights and today he comes home and doesn't know I have already cut my hair.  So wish me luck... and hopefully he will like it anyway!  I have to say that it feels soooo great to have shorter hair even if my husband ends up hating it.

Manitou Springs

We enjoyed the great weather today by walking around Manitou Springs.  It is a fun little tourist town at the base of the canyon that goes up to Pike Peak.  (The 14,110 foot mountain that can be seen pretty much anywhere in Colorado Springs)  I LOVE fall and don't what in to end.  All the leaves look so beautiful!  We found a perfect spot to take pictures... I got a little carried away.  I was excited to get a family picture.  I think it is only the third one of us all together since Evan has been born.

SCHOOL MEMORIES...

TrYiNG to be DOmEsTic

It has been a big week for me... I learned two new skills.  First, Laurie and I used our mad tree climbing skills and picked a bunch of crabapples and learned how to make crabapple jelly.  Then I learned how to make bread (without Spencer's help).  Well he actually found the recipe and made it first.  Then yesterday I did it myself!  I have always wanted to be one of those great Moms (and wife) who has homemade bread waiting for the family when they come home.  So you can imagine how happy I am now that I have this new skill.  I know, I know, for all those that make bread, that it is not that hard.  But needless to say I was still scared to even try.  Anywhoooo, for those that want to try this fantastic Amish White Bread recipe, here you go!  It is a great website!

Evan

Evan is six months today... six months have already gone by.  It is amazing how much babies change their first year.  Last week Evan got his first two teeth, it has made him a little grumpy.  I feel like everyday I wake-up and he looks a little different.  I can't express the love I have for this baby boy!  It is such a blessing to be a mother.

Happy 29th Birthday Karla!

I met Karla in 7th grade French class... around 16 years ago.  Wow, that really makes me feel kinda old.  It has been over 5 years since we have lived by each other and yet we have maintained a friendship that couldn't be closer.  Thanks for being the friend that you are Karla, I love you and hope you have a fabulous 29th birthday.

Happy Birthday Avery!

Last Saturday we had a princess party for Avery.

Kayla & Avery got to wear the dresses they have been working so hard to earn.  I saw them at Marshall's and knew they would love them for Halloween but decided they had to fill a reward chart in order to have them... it has been a great positive motivator in our home.

I had all the little princesses get their picture by the castle and then had them take it home in a frame.  I was excited because they turned out pretty cute.

I have to thank Laurie for all her help with the party.  I learned this year with doing home parties you really need quite a few adults to help.

Avery got a ton of great toys... thank you Grandma's & Grandpa's for sending such fun things too!

Today was Avery's actual birthday so we had to at least have cake and ice cream... thank you yet again Laurie and Brent for always letting us hang out at your home.  I really don't know what we will do when we don't live four houses down.

HAPPY FOURTH BIRTHDAY AVERY! WE LOVE YOU!