#5!

When I was in 8th grade, my mom read an article about Locks of Love and suggested that I cut some of my very long hair to donate. I cried for a while, but then I knew that it was a really good idea. My sister Cheralyn took me to get it done, and after about an hour I walked out of the salon with 15 less inches of hair. I don't quite know how, but this became a pattern for me. I cut my hair every 2 years--about the time it took to grow back with the trims I'd have. 8th grade, 10th grade, 12 grade, and sophomore year of college all marked big hair chops in my life. I even collected pony tails from people for a church project--32 in all. Well, last year would have been time for another cut, but I was beginning to feel like I was finished losing my locks. Plus, Adam really likes my long hair. Needless to say, it was safe. Last night, however, I was googling "long layered hair" to get ideas of new styles for my hair cut today, and all of a sudden a shorter cut appeared. It wasn't at all what I was looking for, but Adam and I both loved it! So, in keeping with the tradition that my mom and I started 9 years ago, I was sure to take before and after pictures:

























So, if any of you are wanting to donate your hair to Locks of Love, I highly recommend it! It is a non-profit organization that makes wigs for girls and women who have lost their hair to illnesses like cancer. Just be sure to put your hair in a braid or pony tail to hold it together before it's cut. Also, they say that they want 10 inches, but if you have a shorter chop they will still use it for the shorter layers of their wigs. It takes 12 pony tails to make 1 wig, so lets get cutting!!!

*I always have my cousin Buffy cut my hair. I have no idea what I'll do when I don't live by her anymore!!! I REALLY love going to her. Let me know if you want her number!

Sleepy Boy

This morning I was doing the dishes while Steven jumped happily in his little bouncer. I noticed that he was yawning a bit, so I thought I'd finish the few dishes I had left then put him down for a nap. Well, I looked up just a couple minutes later and saw that he hadn't been able to wait for me, haha. He is just so much fun!!! He turned 6 months on Saturday, and we can't believe how fast he is growing and learning. Kids make life so exciting!!!

Proposition 8 Fast

In case you haven't heard, tomorrow (Sunday) there will be an interfaith fast for Proposition 8. I think this is such a neat thing. I love that so many different religious groups have come together in support of the family--the fundamental unit of society. If this bill does not pass, it will have devastating effects from what our children are taught in school, to how religious groups can teach and proselyte, and much more. If you are registered in California, but live out of state, you can request an absentee ballot online. And if you are not yet registered, you need to send in your application so they will receive it by October 20th. The really maddening fact about all of this is that there was a bill passed 8 years ago to protect the family, but 4 members of the California Supreme Court overruled it when a case was presented. This is our chance to tell them what we want. The government was built BY the people, FOR the people. Let your voice be heard!

Voting for Proposition 8 is not voting to punish homosexual people or take away any of their rights; it is simply voting to keep things they way they have always been, and to protect the sanctity of marriage and the true idea of family.

Ah! He is so cute!!!

Thanks, Krugers, for the cute hat; and Grandma for the cuddly blanket!!!

Up, Up, and Away!!!

Last weekend we went to Adam's cousin's wedding in St. George. Jon and Ida looked so happy, and it was the perfect day! I was so grateful to be able to go into the temple, thanks so Sarah, Adam's cousin, for watching our little guy. We spent the night at my cousin's house. It was so much fun to see Richard and Tamara--and she ended up going into labor right before we left!!! Congrats to them on their new, beautiful daughter! The wedding had been on a Friday, so we spent some time on Saturday with Adam's mom, brother Matt, and niece Lexi. It was so cute to watch Steven and Lexi together. She would grab him for a hug, and he'd grab her head and try to kiss it. She was so cute, and so nice about him constantly trying to pull out chunks of her hair to chew on. Steven also loved seeing Grammie--as usual! We had an awesome lunch, thanks to Mom Hall, then our little family took the 4 hour drive back up to Provo, stopping on the way to switch drivers and get some awesome "flying" pictures of Steven!!! A good time was had by all!!!!!!