We're Back On - 1st Lauren's Haircut!
We are back on. Jon hooked up our Internet last night! You don't realize the conveniences the Internet brings until you try watching conference in your minivan outside the public library for their wireless. Plus I've been a little out of touch with everyone's lives.
We are very temporary right now - well be moving into OUR apartment at the end of the month, so I am sure there will be a lot of updates this week and then another break while I settle our family in. YAY!
Lauren's Hair- I really didn't think I could ever bring myself to cut her beautiful hair. BUT after spending the summer in the chlorinated pools her hair just wasn't pretty anymore and was so damaged that it wouldn't DO anything anymore either. So we both decided it was time...
...it's pretty dang cute if you ask me. (And if you ask her she'd love to give you an ear full about it - or just about anything these days.) She is a fun funny girl! :)
We miss all of you but are very happy to be feeling more settled and together. We love Blue Island and Chicago is a pretty and exciting city. We are looking forward to discovering more.
Where does it hurt?
3/14/05 Lauren's cough continues, and after her heartbreaking cries of, "I don't like my cough." I asked her where it hurt, thinking it could be either her throat or her chest. She said, "Right here." Then mouth wide open she pointed to her throat with her entire hand in her mouth and her finger at the back until she gagged.
2/19/08 This morning, we are eating breakfast when J interrupts the brief silence with a small basement burp. Without missing a beat, Lauren says, "What do you say, Daddy?" He excuses himself, then still in her motherly tone adds, "We don't fart at the table do we?"
Junk Food
9/16/08 Yesterday Lauren learned the difference between junk food and healthy food. So this morning, when she saw Rissie with a piece of candy, she said, "Mom, can I please have some junk food?"
2/9/08 Today Lauren asked me to redo her hair because it was "falling off!"
Cookie Dough
L: (in her sweetest voice) "Mom, can I have some cookie dough please?"
M: "Sure."
L: "Well," pause, "do you think you can get it from the fridge so I can like it?"
4/20/2008 So Lauren got some gum (not a fan) for being a good girl. Later, Jon asked her if she had swallowed it. She said, "No." Then he asked if she threw it away. She said, "No." So he asked her where it was, she told him it was in her throat.
L. and R. have been singing and dancing to their new piano that plays fun tunes. L. has been learning them and singing them around the house. A few days ago I overheard her sining, "Mary had a little sheep, little sheep, little sheep,...
Finding the Moon
Lauren shouts, "Grandma, there is the moon!" She started singing Twinkle Little Star, but in the mean time we had turned the corner and she soon discovered it was gone. So she tells Grandma, "We need to find another moon." 01/13/08
Kids are the best source of laughter
- I was getting dressed and L happened to be there and as I reached for my br_ she asked, "Mom, you put your b__bs on?"12/07
- R had gotten in trouble for something, then after some reflection L said matter of factly, "Well, she's learning."12/07
- L just told Jon to look at her stomach then lifted her arm, pulled down her sleeve, and showed him her armpit.12/07
...it's pretty dang cute if you ask me. (And if you ask her she'd love to give you an ear full about it - or just about anything these days.) She is a fun funny girl! :)
11 comments:
She looks so cute and that hair cut makes her look so big!!! I love you guys and miss you!! Cant wait to see what is going on in your lives!!!
Oh my heavens her hair is adorable! Good Job! And It's good to hear all is going well with you guys in Chicago!
It turned out way cute! Good Job:)
Becky, Where in the world are you? New York, Boston or Chicago? What an adventure you are having. HOw is Jon handling his work load? loves
Wow, Becky - that is an AWESOME job!! I think she and Brityn have the same haircut now :) So, you're in Chicago now?! It's all happening so quickly!
I have a friend who lives in Chicago- maybe you guys could meet! :) Link to her blog from mine, click "Lisa & Jared Allen"
Hey Becky--great job on the haircut--she's adorable! I'm glad you're loving your new adventure. I must say that I think you have an awesome attitude about all the new places and things your family has experienced!
I love the middle one where she has her hair half pulled up. She seems delighted by the experience. :)
I love it. My first thought was of Sharon's girls. That beautiful shiny blonde hair! She looks so grown up.
Oh my gosh! Laurens hair is sooo adorable! She looks so cute! I love it! I hope everything is well is Chicago! Love and miss you guys!
Love the new hair cut. She looks adorable. Wish Mia would let me cut hers more than just a couple of inches but she has firmly told me NO!
Holy Cow that girl has a great head of hair! You did a good job Becky!!
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