Weekend Words Challenge (sponsored by Odd Mix)
...the idea is to shoot a photo for the given words, IMAGE and CAPTURE.

my photos:

IMAGE


What images pop into your head?


CAPTURE

white flag. surrender. capture.

here's hoping for sunnier days this week!!

WELL DAMN, IT'S ABOUT TIME SHE UPDATED THE BLOG...

I've been busy damnit.

Two weeks of company- first Dwayne's mum from Canada, then my folks from Saint Louis.

So recapping,
Holden turned two years old and had himself a nice birthday party complete with a train to ride on and a train cake to eat. and lots of presents with wheels. Holden's Heaven.
during that time I came down with a virus that put me down and out for 4 or 5 days. no beuno.
but then I did lose five pounds so I guess it wasn't all bad.
Shared virus with Dwayne after that, but not the kids thankfully.

My parents came after that and we began the house-hunting expedition.
Within three days they found one they loved and it will be there's in 2 weeks!
CAN I TELL YOU HOW FREAKIN EXCITED I AM!?!
they will be living just a short drive away from us by this summer.

If only I weren't so exhausted from the past week of activity I would have more for you to read.

Happy Weekend to You!

Mark down another milestone in the Lum household...
yesterday was the first time ever Sophie wore a real ponytail.

Lately I've been working with her hair trying to tame the wild beasties.
She doesn't wear barettes, or rubberbands, or anything in her hair for very long. they all fall out and then she looks like the bride of frankenstein with her hairs sticking up and out in every direction.
Last week I started using "product" in her hair. Some Curly magic goo that works wonders. A little water, a little magic goo, and some finger scrunching. Then her curls take life and form perfect ringlets around her head!
so cute.

But back to yesterday..
I started to brush Sophie's mane together and just for fun decided to try and pull it up into a ponytail.
A real ponytail on top of her head with a whole handful of hair... and oh my, it worked! and then I started to tear up.
For my little curly-headed baby, is not and never will be a baby again.
She was born bald and stayed that way her first year of life. Even when her hair began to grow, it stayed the same length as it curled up. she's never even had a haircut.

But now she's a girl. A big girl who can wear real ponytails.

sniff

Today I can finally cross off
LOCKING MY KEYS AND CHILD INSIDE THE CAR
from the list of things I've never done.

oh yes.