Hairdo Tutorial

Last summer, I was getting bored with the way I fixed my hair the same way, so I looked up some new ways to style your hair.  I discovered this cute, easy hairstyle that I thought I would share...

You need small clear elastic bands instead of a normal ponytail holder.  Regular ones are too large and bulky and will show.  I got these at the Dollar Tree, but I am sure they can be found anywhere. 

First step: do a low side ponytail...

I did a braid in the front first because Kate's hair is fine and will come out easily.  She doesn't like her hair in her eyes.  She also wants to get her hair cut short, and I am trying to talk her out of it because she has beautiful hair:)  Anyway...next step: separate the hair into two sections.

Then, get some thin ribbon and cut it a little longer than two times the length of the hair in the ponytail.  Lace through the ponytail holder and tie it in a knot.  Don't forget to tie the knot or you will have to do it again. 

Separate each ribbon into the separated sections.  Then do a loose braid with the ribbon in the braid. 

Next, hold the ribbon and push up the braid and pin with a bobby pin.

Next, start pinning the braids into place and trim the ribbon carefully. 

Here are a few more pictures of the hairdo...

It looks great with flowers in it too☺

Celia and I are symmetrical.

Curb Appeal...some of my faves

I have always loved to look at homes and wonder what they look like on the inside, especially if it is a house I love on the outside.  I remember watching Gone With the Wind for the first time at my friend's house in the fifth grade, and I was captivated.  I fell in love with large white houses with black shutters. 

Here are some houses that I love in this area that are similar to this one....

Also, when I was younger we would drive by an old house that I loved.  I told my mom every time we passed by it that I wanted to fix it up.  I haven't been on this road for years.  I asked my mom the other day if she remembered that I used to say that,  and she said someone had remodeled it.  I couldn't wait to go see it so we drove out there the other day.  I was blown away by the difference!!!  I couldn't believe it was the same house.  I wish I had before pictures to show.

I am a sucker for large porches.  Here are some houses that I like with great porches...

In college, I always loved the drive down Dixie going to TTU.  There are so many beautiful homes to see.  Here are some of my favorites...

I also LOVE stacked stone....

Some others that I love...

Landon loved this one, and it is for sale.  He said, "Do you want to move to Cookeville?"  I said, "NO WAY!  I am not moving!!"  He loved the bridge over the creek leading up to the house. 

Here are two of my absolute favorites...ones I would actually consider moving again for (maybe).

from two angles

Now, if I could just get to see what they all look like on the inside☺  How nosy am I???

Quite a Mishap

Today, I watched my friend Gretchen's two children because her mother-in-law had to go out of town.  It has been an exciting day today with four kids.  We went to the park this morning and the weather was perfect! 

Logan decided he was going to make silly faces for the camera...

He smiled for at least one.

When we got home, they were playing outside.  I was on the front porch trying to talk Emma into letting me fix her hair (to no avail...tear) when Logan runs up to me with a look of sheer panic saying to come to the garage.  He is crying and saying he is sorry.  I go to the garage to see what in the world is the matter, and he knocked off a paint can that had more than half left of "Silent Blue" in it.  It splattered all over the walls, Landon's golf clubs, golf bag, and MY VAN!!! 

I was trying not to panic when I saw the mess that had been made because I know it was truly an accident and Logan was hysterical over what had happened.  It took a while, but we got it cleaned up.  I am SO glad Landon happened to be home so he could help.  He was a bit annoyed that I took a few pictures.  lol. 

Luckily he spilled latex paint and it all came out, but it was a mess!  Once all the paint was off the van,
we decided to just go ahead and wash the van.

I put them to work, then they played...

This reminds me of the movie Parenthood with Steve Martin when he is talking to the guy with the genius child who is spouting off different languages and facts.  Steve looks over at his son and he has a bucket on his head banging it against the door.  ☺

Thankfully, the van isn't going to be blue.  We got all of the paint off.