Here It IS!

So this is what it looks like after a LONG day! It's so different!

New Haircut

Sooo. On Tuesday I took the plunge and got a new hair cut. I've been thinking about cutting my hair short for a long time and I finally got brave enough. It took three weeks to find a good picture and cut that I thought would look good! I will be posting a picture later, but just to give you a little info, there was a stinkin' WIG on the floor when Katie was done cutting my hair! Because I have "the thickest hair I've ever seen!" (quoting Katie), it took an hour and 4 different hair cuts! I wish I had a picture of the hair on the floor that I could post. Well, I took about 10-12 inches off, and I feel so much better! Here's the before shot, and soon I'll get an after shot! And yes, I know I look ticked off in this photo! I had just had an interesting run-in with a resident . . .

Happy Birthday Kyle!

Even though we partied last night, I'm still thinking of you today on your ACTUAL birthday! Have a good time and just remember that we'll be in Indiana in less than a week! I love you

"Dat's dat Dat Dragon!"

Happy birthday to Elder Cole. You're kickin' trash in Russia, I'm sure of it! I love you and hope things are going well. Thinking of you across the world!
Loves

I have muscles WHERE?!

Last night for FHE we played volleyball. Because I used to play, I cannot pass on a chance to compete in a few games. It is just too fun for me! Plus it was great to get down and dirty after a long day at work! Over a three hour period I must have played 10-12 games on several different teams. I can happily report that I only have a few bruises and bumps, nothing too serious, but I forgot that I don't use those muscles very much at all and today I am SORE!!!! My right arm especially kills. I had to get two sympathy massages from friends (thank you Kyle and Lindz!) to get some kind of motion back in my shoulder. Man I'm out of shape!

After volleyball we had a small group that wanted to go to IHOP to eat some dinner. We were all starving! But since we had just played several hours of volleyball, all of us were dusty, dirty, and sweaty! Our feet were especially foul. These pics are Lindz and McKay washing their feet in the same tub. They both kept cracking jokes about bathing together. Oh, Mormon humor! And McKay loved the lemon meringue-scented body wash a little too much . . .

A Very Special Birthday!

Dear Dad,

You are the most incredible man I know. I admire you for many things, but what sticks out in my mind is your incredible willingness to serve those around you. You are amazingly selfless. I never fail to hear about how so and so knows you out here because you helped them when they were in a jam. You are the epitome of kindness and I can't believe I'm lucky enough to have you for a father. I must have done something right beforehand!

Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I can count on you for anything, and I truly wish I could develop many of the qualities you have- spiritual strength, kindness, love for everyone, loyalty, and patience. You truly blow me away with you being you. I love you a lot Dad, and I can't wait to see you very soon!!!!!!

4th of July and Babysitting

This Friday I had the day off for the 4th. I had stayed up until 2 on Thursday night because we did and outdoor movie at work and played "Independence Day" in honor of the 4th. Suffice it to say though, I was tired and slept in on the 4th. Whoo it was great! After waking up, Lindz, Anne, and I went to the grocery to buy some stuff for the multiple BBQ's we all were going to. After the store we zipped off to the movie theater with some friends to see "Hancock", the new Will Smith film. Eh. That's all I will say. It was just eh.

After a broken grill spoiled the BBQ at Kyle and Ashley's, we packed up the food and headed to Branbury to use the grill there. I got to spend some time with the family and some of my friends. Cameron made me one HECK of a great grilled steak! THANKS CAM!!

The fireworks were next, and I got to see Braden watch the fireworks for the first time! It was too cute- he was distracted the whole time! We kept trying to take pics and all he would do is turn his head to watch the fireworks.

Saturday I had to work, but afterward I was able to babysit Braden and have some fun! We went on a walk, played outside, played with my N64 controllers, a water bottle, watched cars, the works. I don't know who was more exhausted at the end of the night! He definitely kept me on my toes!

How long until vacation?

Ugh. Today was hard at work. I had a headache and people were just a little cranky which made me cranky. All that got me through work was thinking of the vacation to Indiana that is 19 days away. I have some big stuff coming up for work, but the light at the end of the tunnel is my week-long break! I just cannot wait.

Oh, on a side note, I watched "So You Think You Can Dance" tonight (thank you Jessie and Sarah for introducing me), and I have to say- I don't like Mia as a judge, but her choreography is amazing! I loved both dances she did tonight. They were so different but so well done! Bravo!