Hair color

I seem to be in a pretty constant battle with my hair. Maybe battle isn't the right word but sometimes I really don't like my hair. I feel like people have signature hair that looks good on them but I can't seem to find mine. I'll like my hair for a bit and then be ready for a change.
(Maybe this goes back to my decisions post). :)

I really want a mane. I want long thick hair that curls just right and bangs that sweep across my forehead.

I want the perfect color, one that compliments my skin and looks natural.

But I know better than to wait for that to happen so in the meantime I'll just consider (gasp) coloring it again.

It has been so nice the last couple of years not having to color my hair. No appointments, no money, no roots, no fuss.

But...

Lately I really feel bland and want to add some highlights or low lights or just go all over dark again.

Any thoughts because the darkness is calling my name...

Afton

Kennecott Copper Mine and a birthday

Every year my Dad takes Tally and Holdy to the Copper Mine. This year we decided Afton might enjoy going as well.

We (me, Afton, Melis, Grandpa, Tally, and Holdy) all jumped in Melissa's car and headed out for the day.

We were amazed at the view and had fun looking around the visitor's center. The kids found interactive exhibits and enjoyed looking through the glass at the replicas of trucks and machinery. Afton didn't last long in the movie so she and I wandered around until it finished.

Grandpa bought each of the kids something special in the little store. Afton chose a horse. Tally chose a beautiful blue rock and Holdy chose a pocket knife with the letter H on the front. Anyone who knows these kids could have predicted each choice!



We left the mine, grabbed some take out and went to Copperton Park. I can't believe I didn't get a full shot of this park. It was amazing. The kids were in heaven and could have stayed all day!



We made it home around 3 and Afton and I both took naps. When Brett got home we jumped in the car and headed back to Grandpa's house for a birthday dinner.



We had a yummy dinner, delicious cupcakes and even more delicious ice cream cones! Thanks mom!

# 37

# 37

I am not one of those people who dreads my birthday or pretends it's not happening. I have worked hard to get myself here and I love today!

Good decisions are shaping my life every day and I have 37 years worth of memories! Today I have an amazing life.

Today I feel loved.
Today I spent time with my family.
Today I got phone calls from my closest friends.
Today I got presents I didn't expect and loved.
Today I had a birthday dinner at my mom's and Afton couldn't wait to blow out the candles.
Today I got flowers from my sweet honey.
Today I am older, and wiser, and more wrinkly, with more gray hair, and ok with that.
Today I am grateful for my husband, my daughter, my parents, my siblings, my friends, and all those who have been good examples and shown me how to be happy.

Today I watched Afton enjoy an ice cream cone after her cupcake.



Today I enjoyed a girls night out with friends from my neighborhood.



Today I got some sister time!



Today I am happy to be 37! Thanks to all who called, texted, gave little gifts, and made me feel special! I am one lucky girl!

More 4th

We had fun celebrating the 4th of July this year.

On Sunday, the 3rd, we went to Jud and Tiff's 4th of July party.
Before leaving we caught a few pictures in the yard.



Tiff's party is always fun. We ate yummy food, played games, and watched a great firework show.
Afton loves spending time with her cousins and happily sat with Lauren during the entire firework show. She likes to watch the fireworks but doesn't like the sound.
 
Tiff got some great shots!

On the 4th we walked over to a friends house to celebrate and somehow managed to get all of the kids in this cool picture.

We even got a couple of the grown ups!

4th of July photo shoot with Grandma

Pretty little tomboy!

My dad used to joke around and say he didn't raise any girls. He'd usually say this during an arm wrestle or after something gross, like a burp. I am more girl now than ever but even that consists of a little mascara, shaved legs, and painted toenails.

I was such a tomboy growing up. I had trucks and loved to play in the dirt. I shot guns and bows and arrows and loved to camp and ride on the motorcycle. I didn't want to curl my hair and it probably didn't help that on my dad's side of the family Melissa and I were the only girls.

We were surrounded by boy cousins and Afton's situation isn't that different. She has Tally and Holdy to keep her busy. They like to hike around, dig in the dirt, and when Tally had these guns made by Grandpa, Afton knew she wanted one too!

This is a rare sight of Afton in a skirt with a matching hair bow. She would gladly stay in her diaper all day or wear shorts and a t-shirt. For some reason she decided to wear this skirt with her (boy) t-shirt which makes these pictures even cuter!