Happy Birthday Liz!!!

Today is Liz's birthday! Since I don't have my camera with me, I had to use what I had. I do love this picture! This is an old toilet taken out of Mickey's house. There really was no where to sit...and Liz was tired!

Anyway, happy birthday to my favorite oldest sister!!! Sorry about your cheesecake! Better luck next year!

Going...Going...and Gone!

For those of you who haven't seen me in a while, take a look. Yep, my hair was getting really long. I LOVED it! I decided earlier this year I was going to cut and donate my hair to Locks of Love. I was going to do it for my birthday. My birthday came and went. (it was in May) I chickened out...sort of! Actually I just didn't make the time to do it. Last week, I did. Katie had to call and make the appointment for me (thanks Katie). We went together.

This is one hair do I will miss. I got more compliments on my hair when I had it curly than any other time. I loved this do!
I was so nervous! I don't know why. My hair has been a part of me for a long time. And, I really don't like to spend hours on my hair everyday. I don't use any sort of product...ever. I know, I know, if I would just spend a few minutes everyday....
(me and my pony to be donated!)

Actually, no matter how much time OR product I use, my hair just likes to hang...flat. I have SUPER fine hair. About ten minutes after we left, all the fluff you see in my hair was gone! Oh well. I am a true ponytail girl, and I'm really ok with that! I plan to let it grow yet again...we'll see where it goes next!!!

checking in

i thought i would just check in to let everyone know we are still alive! i still read all your blogs regularly, and i love them. dan and i went to st. george to see Les Miserables at Tuachan a few weeks ago. it was fabulous (minus the stinking bees!). work is still work. dan will be switching to four tens here in a couple of weeks. i am pretty excited about that. i always feel so guilty that he has to get up so early to go to work. so, if he only has to get up four days a week early i feel less guilty!! anyway, thanks for all your good thoughts and prayers!!!

blogging break

yep, i've taken a blogging break. just from writing that is. life is overwhelming at times and this happens to be one of those times. i have however enjoyed reading all of your blogs. so, keep it up! i need to be inspired by you. and yes, you do inspire me.

Happy Anniversary

Today is our 3rd anniversary! Where has the time gone! The last three years have been absolutely the BEST of my life! I love being married to Dan. He is the BEST husband. I am one lucky girl. He takes such good care of me. I love you Dan, Happy Anniversary!

The Dentist...continued

Ever been to the dentist and been in so much pain that no amount of any medicine takes away ANY amount of pain? Oh I have. This last weekend was the longest and worst of my entire life. OK, that may be an exaggeration, but it was awful.



In my possesion I had Tylenol with codiene, Ibprofen 800mg, aleve, lortab, and a few others I can't recall. Most normal people would say something in that mix of drugs would help my poor tooth. Nope, nothing. I finally went in to see my dentist on Sunday afternoon. After numerous shots, including the long lasting anesthetic (the stuff that normally lasts 10-12 hours), he took off the temporary, put a couple tiny cotton balls in it, gave me my own cotton balls and pair of long tweezers, and sent me on my way. The numbness that was supposed to last 10-12 hours lasted 4! But, relief came. Although I have a big hole in my tooth and am responsible for pulling tiny cotton balls out and putting new ones in, I am ok. I would take this option over a painful temporary!!!



The story isn't over. I go back in about 30 minutes from now to get a new temporary put on. I'm pretty much scared. I don't want more pain! The shots I can handle...the pain, not so much. So if you have a spare moment today, say a prayer for me!!! Thanks...I needed that.

The Dentist

I walked in to the dentist's office today with a toothache and left with a root canal. Yep. Not too happy about it. Although I don't condone NOT going to the dentist (Ryan!), sometimes I don't like going.

I'm a hard one to numb, just because I'm tough I guess! I'm pretty confident I had about 12 shots and I shed a few tears. But, I lived. The tooth has been bugging me for well over 2 years, but nothing showed up in x-rays. The good news: I don't have to use sensitive toothpaste anymore!

What about you? Been to the dentist lately?