Greeting friends, this is my first Five for Friday post of the new school year and I'm very happy to say that I am posting from home at 10:30am because I don't work on Fridays! It's glorious. I've been cleaning, rocking out to music on Pandora, and enjoying the solitude that comes from having the house to myself, I'm stoked!
BEFORE
1. I failed to report that Whitney got a newish hair style last Saturday to start junior high.
AFTER
Sharolyn (our stylist of 7 years) thinned it out (Whitney's hair is super thick and getting curly), cut some bangs, and flat ironed it beautifully. We just wish we could recreate this look at home. I keep telling Whitney she has to practice, practice, practice but so far she's mostly invested her energy into complaining about it instead. Aargh! At least she had a few days of feeling good about her hair before she had to wash it and begin the battle again.
2. I got thrown into the deep end of being the primary secretary last weekend when I had to scramble to find 8 substitute teachers to replace all our male teachers because the Stake was coming to do a training for all the men. It was crazy for a bit but some nice women agreed to help out. I made these as thank you gifts.
3. I was able to upgrade my phone to the iPhone 4s a couple weeks ago and got this awesome case from
this shop on Etsy...of course I love it.
4. Speaking of phone cases, we gave Landon a phone for his birthday (eek!) and Adam designed this case for him. It's pretty cool and I probably should have asked Adam to make a case for me, but they're a little pricey to have made so we did it for a birthday gift for the boy instead. (#84 is Landon's football jersey number in case you're wondering.)
5. I saw this on Pinterest this morning and it resonated with me. I always know things are going to work out and I'm grateful for that, it keeps me from being a worrier.
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I am so totally a worrier, love that sign!
How did Adam get the design onto the phone case? That is really neat! Luci is probably getting an iphone for Christmas since we're up for a 99 cent upgrade. She has a phone but just the cheap kind with no data plan. But you know, her life would be so much better if she could only send pics to all her friends via phone...
Enjoy for Friday home alone. I love being in my house alone!
Jill- I think it's been a few years since I commented on your blog, and maybe it's because I forget to actually respond even though in my head I have. :) I can not believe how old your kids have gotten. I am still seeing Whitney from when you started blogging even though you put up pictures all the time.
I wanted to really say that I think that phone case is perfect for you. I mean come on- who is the queen of "snail" mail? I still have a few stickers you made me oh, so long ago and have recreated the idea with a design of my own. I always think of you when I get "good mail".
I Also wanted you to know that you have touched hearts with your kindness and I am so glad that you are still doing small special things for others like your Primary thank you treats.
You are a sweetie!
I love this 5 for Friday post! #1 -- it's from home. I get giddy about thinking about time alone at home.
Cute hair cut, Whitney!!!
Yesterday I gave a talk in church. I was so nervous. I had also been asked to teach a primary lesson. I didn't think I could do both, so I responded saying if she couldn't find someone else to do it, I would do it. This beautiful girl from the Philippines spoke in Sacrament, then in RS she walks in and says she is so blest because she was given the opportunity to do both. She is my hero and example!
The iphone case is YOU! WOW! COOL! And so cool for Landini to have a case made just for him by family. SWEET!
I love the pinterest sign. Yup, it's gonna be okay. I need that reminder myself that frequently!
Miss your guts! Take care!
Cathy
I was admiring Whitney's hair in your "First Day of School" post- it looks great!
I can picture you jammin' out at home and lovin' the solitude- it's a happy picture.
Your phone case is awesome and one I would pick for myself, but I LOVE that Landon's is personalized- it is so cool! You are lucky to have so many artists in your life.
Happy Friday at Home!!
Oh man, you are going to love Friday like never before I'll bet.
Agreed with everyone else about the phone cases! Perfect.
Whitney's hair is so cute.
Whitney looks so much more grown up with her new haircut! Oh my. I can still remember her so clearly as a toddler, how did this happen?
I saw that pin from you and it resonated with me as well.
I totally understand the girl hair stuff. Where they get the cute styled hair and then come home only to need to practice, practice, practice only it seems like they complain more than they practice.
I absolutely love your phone cover. It is all you!
Love your new phone case! I thought perhaps you had your brother design you one too. It seems a perfect match for you! If my littles ever get an iphone - I will have Adam design a case. So far, they have brick phones - but I tell them that's ok until after their mission... Guess I am the only mean Mom around ...
Whitney's hair cut is darling! Your kids have grown so much - got those teens already!
I think having Friday's off is something to look forward to each week!
Tell Whitney to embrace the curl! Ha. I know I wouldn't have listened at her age but I can try, she has great hair. It is so exhausting trying fight the curl... Cute picture of her.
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