Salon time anyone?

I have SO been MIA lately!  We've been having major computer issues.  Our laptop is out for repair and our desktop bit the dust last week!  Yikes!  So any blogging lately has been limited due to lack of a computer.  I know, wah-wah-wah.  LOL!   

However, I have made some time to get started on my newest hobby.  What?  You haven't heard about my salon?  Check out this post to catch up.  Remember Elizabeth? 

She's started her treatment.  We are mid way through, but I have a good feeling about her.  You know that point when you are at the salon and you are sitting there looking in the mirror thinking "wow, there is so much foil on my head I look like a space alien!"  What, tell me I'm not the only one whose had that thought ;-)  Sometimes, mid process it is hard to see what lies ahead.  The beauty that will unfold when your visit is over.  Well, that middle point is the part of the process Elizabeth is going through right now. 

First some sanding...Just to rough up the stained wood so that primer can stick better.  Even sanded, I still love her.

Next, a coat of primer.  I did this as evenly as possible.  This is a first time make over for both of us. 

Next step...Sanded again and primed another coat.  Check out the details.  Not over the top.  Just enough curves and details to make an elegant statement.  

 

And finally with the final sanding after the double primer coat.  Here she is....just waiting.  Waiting on my time to free up so I can give her a nice new color so she fits perfectly in my daughters room. 

With the primer I think I can see the beauty that lies ahead =)  Don't you agree she will be lovely as a little girls headboard? 

Family Birthday Pics

The past few weeks have been extremely hectic and busy for me.  That said, in my last post I realized there were lots of pics of family that didn't make it on the blog.  And my family does check my blog so I wanted to take a sec to post a few more pics from Chuck E. Cheeses.  I had a friend grab my camera as well and she took several pics with me as well.  And I think most moms agree that they are usually taking the pics and not in them.  ;-)  So, get ready for mega pictures =) 

Birthday Party Fun!

Hi everyone!  I hope you have all been well this week!  Over the weekend we celebrated the Princess bday at Chuck E. Cheeses.  Here is a collage of pics of the various guests who braved the party! 

And one special shot of just my Princess!

One of my friends at the party took some pics for me.  I managed to tear Princess away from some air hockey long enough for a quick shot...although, you can see she was not as happy as I was to take this pic:

As the commercial goes...I have proof...Chuck E. Cheeses, where a kid can be a kid!

=)  Love you hubby!  =)

Princess is 4

Today my little Princess turns FOUR! I can not believe it's been four years since I had my first baby! She has continued to amaze me. I am as in love with her as I was the very day I found out I was having her...as much as the day I laid eyes on her beautiful face...

as I was the day she said Mommy...

as I was the day she said "i love you" for the first time...

as I ever have been!
(Professional photography by Your Story Captured, HMP Studios, and Camree Photography)

This last year has been so much fun! I have watched my sweet baby go from a toddler to a little girl! Here is a collage of some of my favorite's from this year...and if you will notice, she almost ALWAYS is smiling!

Little Princess at FOUR!

My precious little Princess.  You have no idea how much Mommy prayed for you or for how long!  When you came into this world my entire life changed and I knew that instant you were worth the wait!  I had no idea how much my heart would swell with joy and love.  You are my beautiful Princess and I love you more than you will ever know!

• You have a fantastic imagination!  You love to pretend you are your favorite character and role play.  You always want the whole family involved and give us a role to play along with you.  It is wonderful to experience this with you!
• You are such a princess.  You love to dress up, you love to wear lip gloss, and you love to have your hair fixed so you feel beautiful. 
• You are having the most fun when you are outside!  You love your trampoline and swing set you got from your Gigi and Gman.  You also love to ride your tricycle, play inside your playhouse, play in the sandbox, play with your tball set, or even just blow bubbles.  If you are outside, you are happy!
• You learned how to snap in the last couple of weeks.  I am so proud of you because you are so proud of yourself for learning something new and challenging.
• You love puzzles.  I like to know that you are flexing that little brain of yours to new places when you put them together.  But I have to admit, I hate keeping up with the little pieces and the mess they make.  LOL
• You know your ABC's, can count to 10 in spanish, to 25 in English (maybe more but you get tired of counting!), and best of all YOU CAN WRITE AND SPELL YOUR NAME!!!! =) 
• You have a great memory!  You know the words to songs we hear or sing after only hearing them once or twice. 
• You love your little sister and it shows.  You share anything with her...toys, desserts, and even your clothes. 
• You personality is coming out more each day.  You are shy, but at the same time very friendly.  No matter where we are you are likely to make friends with someone. 
• You are always asking for me to tell you stories about when you were a baby.  You are sentimental like Mommy, but at the same time you love hearing the funny parts and that reminds me of Daddy! 
• You love your daddy like crazy and he is your hero, but you are and always have been Mommy's little girl!  You are always telling me that you love me.  It melts my heart!

My most favorite part of this year is that you asked Jesus to come and live in your heart.  We talk a lot about it and what it means to us.  Most recently we talked about when you are feeling uncertain because you are alone in your bedroom that Jesus lives in your heart and that means you are never alone.  Sweet girl, our God has big plans for your life and I am enjoying seeing you grow. 

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ¹⁹  ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you ²⁰  a future filled with hope. ²¹  29:12 When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, ²²  I will hear your prayers. ²³  29:13 When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul, ²⁴  29:14 I will make myself available to you,’ ²⁵  says the Lord.