Little Piggies

Our kids are hair challenged as toddlers. The boys didn't get much hair until they were almost 3. But that didn't matter much because we just kept the boys' hair short. Well, it's different with a girl. I've been wanting to put Makayla's hair up and clip it back and make it as girlie as I can. But the hair wouldn't cooperate. She's been having a mullety thing going on. Long in back with some wispies in the front.

So I have been patiently waiting for her hair to get just long enough so I could pull it back and make little pig tails. My dream came true! She sat very good for me and didn't cry at all while I was working with her baby fine hair (which is horrible to work with) and this was the end result:

Front view

Yes, I had to give her a cookie so she would be sill long enough for a picture. But isn't she cute!

Back view

I don't think I did too bad with my first attempt at taming a toddler mullet. And best of all, she loves it as well! She's always putting her hands on her head and going "Ooooh" with a big smile. Love it!

Valentinesy Day

We don't do much for the big V-day. I honestly can't remember the last gifts that Erik and I gave each other on Valentine's day. I know that he bought my engagement ring on Valentine's day in 2002 but I didn't receive it until 3 days later. I think he got me roses one time but that could've been for something else....and I can't think of anything I've given him for Valentine's day.

My point is, we just don't get into February 14th. There's nothing really against it (besides the fact that you should show your love for people EVERYDAY and not just one specific day, but hey to each their own!) we just don't get caught up in it. Never have.

So this is about as valentinesy as we get around here:

The socks. Thanks Mom!


Chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and red sprinkles. Yum! Now I can't complain with any holiday that urges the consumption of sweets and by golly, we're gonna eat sweets!

Can you tell which ones the boys did and which ones I did? (Erik didn't contribute to these pictured as he ate all the ones he was to decorate.)


And just as a side note: Whoever thought of putting carpet in the dining area must never have had children. I seriously vacuum 2 or more times a day. And the upholstered chairs! They really need to be re-done. I'm thinking just cover everything in plastic until they all are of age to get jobs and pay for their damage.

So that's Valentines Day for us. I love my family!