Finally got it cut! What do you think?

There were so many rules when I sat down to get my hair done.
I don't want it short!
I don't want to look like so in so!
I do not want bangs falling in my face!
This picture is okay if you change this!
This picture is okay if you do this instead!
I want a change!
I think I am going to be sick!
Maybe we will just highlight it!
Can you hear me? Poor Shelli just rolls her eyes at me, puts highlights on and sets me under a dryer to calm down a bit. When she started cutting I just white knuckled the chair and didn't say much. Now, to some of you it doesn't look much different, but trust me, IT IS!
I think I like it and love that I got to keep as much length as I did, she probably could of gone shorter and I would of been okay with it but I will tell her that later. So, it is very blond and very layered. I am still playing with it to see what I can do.
This picture is day one and blown dry. Do you know how hard it is to take your own picture? I have some really nice ones of half my head, the wall, the mirror, double chin and so on...

And the back...still long but tons of layers. You can kinda see them here.

And here it is yesterday with a scrunched look. I like this look best but I have to use tons of product to get it to stay this way and not frizz out.

Thank you to all of you who voted, I can't believe how many left a comment. Most voted for bangs and believe it or not I have them. They are just longer, and yes, they want to fall in my face and drive me over the edge. I am working through this.

He is Adorable!

Isn't he just the cutest guy you've ever seen. I am getting a few more pics of me holding him since Chelsea loves to take pictures. He is 4 days old here. Boy, I am going to burn up some miles going to visit that is for sure. He doesn't cry much, he sleeps all the time (I am sure that won't last long), and when he opens his eyes my heart melts.
Chelsea seems to be doing okay, and she doesn't get too upset when I am holding the baby, but she stays close. I think her nose was out of joint on Thursday, so I went and picked her up and took her for special Grandma time. We went to McDonalds for dinner and ice cream and she got to play for about an hour. We then went to WalMart where she got to pick out a few outfits and try them on in the dressing room. (I guess this is a big girl thing to do because Mommies try things on in there too) We also rocked out in the car to Pink I think it was, playing the same song over and over and over, singing as loud as we wanted to.
Mark and I stopped to visit yesterday on our way back from TriCities and Chelsea asked if she could come to my house. Well, let me think about it............YES! I could never turn her down. I asked if Ryder could come spend the night too but his mom said no, not yet. It was worth a try and don't think I won't be asking everytime I see them. I know I can break her down eventually.

Sharing the Love

You just never know when you are creating a memory. The things that a child holds dear, the things that they remember. Here Ryder is only a few hours old and Chelsea brings me my book and my glasses and wants me to read to them. Is there anything cuter than that. Of course my heart melted right away, so I put my glasses on, (which I can't see the words without), opened up my book and made up some words. They quickly turned in to a song I have sang to Chelsea since she was born...rock a bye baby. As soon as Chelsea gets out of the tubby she asks me to pick her up and sing her our song. Yes, I do it everytime, no questions asked. And now, she is willing to share our song with her brother. I will admit I have been very worried how she would re-act to sharing me with her brother but....day one and so far she is okay with it. Notice she is close by though.

Chelsea could not wait to get home to see her brother again. She stayed with us until they got home from the hospital and then I took her home. She sprinted out of the car and as she ran in the house she said, "I am so excited to see my brother." Melted my heart right there. Last night she woke up in the middle of the night from a nightmare (which she has never done before) and told me a bear was trying to take her brother away from her. After some reassuring she went back to sleep but she remembered all about it when she got up and repeated the dream to me and Papa.

Twenty four hours old and already changing. His face is a little blotchy today from his fingernails, which Sarah had me file since she was scared to do it. His cone head is almost back to normal now, and I still think he is the cutest Prince I have ever seen. He whispered in my ear that I am his favorite by far but it is our little secret. I can't wait to see him grow, to experience all his "firsts" with him. To build memories he can hold dear for his life.

My heart is full.
I want to quit my job and just be a full time Grandma.
I want them to always know me, to have all kinds of stories to treasure of fun times we have spent together.
I want to build sandcastles on the beach with them,
run in mud puddles with them,
play at the park with them,
build memories with them.
I never want a day to go by that they don't know how much I love them.
Do I dream too big? I don't think so.......I am up for the challenge.

FINALLY! Ryder has made a Grand Entrance

The first call came at 9:56 pm telling me her water broke but no pain or contractions. Well heck, Chelsea and I had just snuggled in for a sleep over so I told Sarah to call when things got going. Next phone call.....12:32 AM..not much progress but time to go anyway. Man, I just entered into that nice deep sleep, good thing I got that much sleep because I certainly didn't get any more of it.
Labor got very hard around 5 AM and poor Sarah had no relief. She was begging for just a little break and there really was none. I thought for sure it would be anytime...but still a 5! They didn't get her pain meds until around 7 and finally an epidural around 9:45, but then time to push.

Finally, Ryder Zeth made his appearance.
February 22, 2009
10:56 AM
9lbs 4 ounces 23 inches long

He has a bit of a cone head from the suction they had to use to get him out, but I think it is a beautiful cone head! Don't you just love his cheeks.


Chelsea walked in the room and wouldn't have anything to do with her mom or dad. They are traitors you know. For a little Princess to have to share her kingdom with a Prince will take some getting use to. Here she is warming up to the idea.

And here we are with Auntie Christen.

You just never know how much love your heart can hold. I thought my heart was filled to over flowing with Chelsea, but God has a way of just giving your heart more and more room. I just love being a Grandma. Have I ever told you that before? Stay tuned for more. I am exhausted and ready for bed. This is hard work you know.

Help me decide....

If you know me you know that I can never make up my mind where my hair is concerned. Okay, maybe on a few other issues too, but this is my dilemma today. I am thinking about going back to bangs, the funny thing is when I went to find a picture of me with them I was amazed how long it ago it has been, I think it was 2004. So...here are a few pictures I could find..the older ones with bangs I still had dark hair. We have bangs, and short and long hair. We also have small double chin and large double chin, that is another issue we will address later!
Whatever you do, don't tell my hairdresser that I am even thinking about a change, she will freak out. Every time I go in she grabs the scissors and asks me if I want bangs. Do you think she is trying to tell me something?


Your vote counts....but you need to hurry before I completely change my mind on this one. Just so you know, I already feel sick to my stomach just thinking about this. I am so not like my dear friend Ronda who will sit in the chair and tell her hairdresser to just do whatever she wants. OMG...no way, no how could I ever do that, and my hairdresser (Shelli) understands this about me. The therapy isn't helping much....ready...set.....vote!!!!

My Little Star

I can't help it, she makes me laugh.
She makes me smile.
She makes me want to sing.
She makes me want to dance.
She makes me feel young again.


We have the CD. We have the movie. She can sing and dance to either one. She knows which actor sings which song, and she knows most of the moves. Some of the lyrics she hasn't got down yet but it hasn't slowed her down one bit.

It's hard to get good video in the kitchen but if that is where she is performing then that is where I go.....after all, it is all about her. Of course I have lots more video to post so check back. Got the dance moves down with the movie the other night.
So, what is it that makes you smile? What makes you laugh and dare to be silly again? I hope your day is filled with such things...if you can't find something in your day to make you smile or laugh, give me a call. I am sure I can come up with something to help you out.