Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Little Known Facts About Shelly Continued AND A Cry for Help


Little Known Facts About Shelly:

Shelly has WAVY hair.

Having wavy hair is kind of annoying because it's not curly and it's not straight--it's straighter than curly but curlier than straight--see what a predicament that places one in? What type of hair products can you buy? Everything is either for STRAIGHT or CURLY hair. Usually I bypass the whole debate by blowing my hair out straight--it makes life much less complicated and I can go on to contemplate the truly meaningful things like why do hot dogs come in packs of 6 while hot dog buns come in packs of 8? Etc.



However, when A's hair started to grow out I started getting a lot of questions about why her hair was curly. I remember one discussion in particular when an older woman asked me, "Where did those curls come from?" I answered that it couldn't be my husband--straightest hair ever! but was probably from me because my hair is wavy. She looked at me. Laughed and said, "Your hair is not curly. It is not wavy. It is straight--haven't you looked in a mirror?" Now, obviously this lady knows nothing about flat irons or blow dryers but it really flipped my switch that she figured I was lying about having "almost curly" hair. So that's why I feel it's important that you all know the truth about me and my straighter that curly and curlier than straight hair.



Oh, and on another note, I'm in a wedding soon! (Yippee!) and need *Updo* ideas. Any updo that doesn't look remotely like my normal updo (see pic on the right) would be a vast improvement! I am searching for a COOL updo and am having the HARDEST time. So, if you have any ideas--online or otherwise give a girl some help and point me in the right direction. I'm contemplating all sorts of crazy thing like hair pieces and hot rollers--I need help and I need it fast! Oh, and I don't mean google updos and give me the first 2 sites that pop up--I'm asking only for pictures or really good hair sites (few and far between b/c I've been looking and looking and looking for a longgggggggg time!). Thanks in advance =)

Monday, June 23, 2008

This Message is for *Baby Gap*












Can someone puhleaseeeeeee tell Baby Gap to stop tempting me with super cute fall-ish clothes before my stinkin' economic stimulus check comes? Seriously. I can't take it anymore! I love fall-ish clothes....I love economic stimuls checks. Why in the world do we have to be the last people on earth to get one? Oh the things I ponder at the end of a LONGGGG day....

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Steppin' Out With My Baby

A big *thanks* to the J.P.'s for letting us use their swim club pass whilst they are away! Woot!
Rosebud swam until her lips were blue and she was all shiver-y! We enjoyed our day there very much and by *we* I mean everyone except for M who was cool as a cucumber the whole time and totally above the whole "having fun" thing. Yay for friends and family and water and sun and fun!

Friday, June 20, 2008

Do your kids ever smile for professional pictures?

They came out cute but sometimes I think maybe I should just stick to taking pictures of my babies at home =) To see more go here...

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Reassurance

I *love* these pictures of Mr. Wonderful reassuring A the day of her dance recital!
We are lucky to have such a loving man in our family!
I don't know what his pep talk included but it worked and got her on the dance floor for at least, the second half of her recital =)





Wednesday, June 18, 2008

PPOTD = Pet Peeve Of The Day

So...you ever think ahead and call and set up an appointment to get your baby's picture done with just enough time on either side of the appt. so that you dont' have to hurry but don't interrupt any naps and you get there a little early and are all ready to go with a happy baby and then see that they took 3 walk -ins and you have to wait over an hour for your SCHEDULED appt and walk around trying to keep your little baby happy while everyone else in the world gets their pictures taken and then ordered and then re-ordered b/c they changed their mind or forgot a coupon and so an HOUR goes by before you even GET to the room to get your picture taken?

It might have happened to me...once or twice...or today.

Seriously, why make an appointment system if no one else has to make one? Just wondering...=)


p.s. the pictures DID come out marvelous so i can't complain....well, i can complain, but not too much. ha!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Photo-Re-Touchers Anonymous


Hello. My name is Shelly and I have a problem. I enjoy taking pictures of myself only to go through them on Photoshop and take out all blemishes, wrinkles, freckles etc. Somebody stop me. Please!

Just for the record...

1. I love having Steve home! Yay for a week off from work!
2. I love spending time the Vaughns.
3. I love beating people at domino's.
4. Days with 70 degree weather make me happy.
5. My windows are open and the air is OFF!
6. I wish I had more time to edit pictures.
7. I need to list a butt-load of stuff on ebay this week. Bleck.
8. I really want a single jogging stroller. For free. (that shouldn't be too hard, ha!)
9. I am thankful for my husband and my babies.
10. Why in the world has everyone gotten their economic stimulus check with the exception of me. Seriously. I *need* (want) it.
11. Billy Ray Cyrus is a name-dropper and a weirdo. He would be dead to me if he hadn't come up with Achy Breaky Heart.
12. The end.

Monday, June 16, 2008

It's Alarming How Charming They Are!

My Mama...

...started a blog...
go ahead and read it--it's probably going to be all about me so you're definitely going to want to
HA!

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day!






My dearest Mr. Wonder-full,


Happy Happy Father's Day!


I hope that this day is as special for you as you make every single day for us!


We LOVE you!


The Wonder Girls


Saturday, June 14, 2008

We Miss You Already!

this picture is funny b/c everyone looks weird except for my mom =)



Thank you for making the big trip Granny of the North and Amy Girl! We LOVE you and appreciate your taking the long drive to see A's recital!

See 'n Say

Mama: "Rosebud--who's the prettiest girl in the world? Is it you?"
Rosebud: "No!"
Mama: "Well, who is the prettiest girl in the world than?"
Rosebud: "It's Daddy!"

Favoritism

Friday, June 13, 2008

The Big Day Part 1




Those Cheeks *Must* Be Genetic


One of the *many* reasons that I'm glad I have two girls is that I didn't have to get rid of any of A's baby clothes! When I put the same outfits on M that A wore my heart gets extra mushy. Just thought I'd share!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Rambling Randomness Thursday Edition

* My favorite show of all time is Gilmore Girls...
I was sad when it went off the air.
I miss it.
I wanted a daughter so I could be cool like Lorelei.
I went and had two daughters though so that makes me twice as cool....right?
*Lorelei is a cool name. Which brings me to my next random thought...
I have two really good baby names that I'd like to use--anyone out there interested in surrogacy?
Moving on...
*This is my best friend.
I get to see her Monday--can I hear a woot woot!?

Isn't she the cutest thing you've ever seen?

* We are probably such excellent friends because we share the same middle name, were home schooled, and have a mutual passion for Mario and big sun glasses.

See what I mean?* The other day I blogged about never having eaten a twinkie. I've also never eaten: sweet potatoes, marshmallow fluff, watermelon (or any melon), ranch dressing, any seafood, raw tomatoes

*Tomorrow is Rosebud's big dance recital and I can hardly wait!

That is all. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Desperately Seeking Mommy


or...

Devouring Delicious Digits

or

Tenaciously Teething Toddler

or

Beautiful Baby Beacon

or....?

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Am I the only person who thinks it's strange that you can BUY pre-made rubber band balls?


I saw one for sale at Target the other day and thought it was just a fluke but when looking up a rubber band ball picture for my blog found they are sold at ever office supply store and then some! Isn't half the fun of a rubber band ball making it yourself? Ha!

Shelly has never...

...eaten a twinkie.
They make me nervous and I'm not sure why.
(possibly all of those tales that they last forever or something)
Just thought I'd share.