Holes In Her Head

A little background: M strongly dislikes going to the dentist. It is a traumatic experience to just get her teeth cleaned, so when our dentist said she needed a filling removed and a cavity filled underneath it, we were all apprehensive. My brother (a dentist) offered to give it a whirl. In the meantime, M started the "When can I get my ears pierced?" mantra. We decided that if she could handle the dentist, THEN she could get them done. I don't do a lot of bribery, but this seemed worth it! She did really well for Uncle Bri yesterday, so today after school, I picked her up and we headed to the mall...

Our last pictures of M sans holes:










And then, it was all over quickly! Two piercers did it at once, as I wasn't sure she'd let them do the second one if they did it one at a time. She let out some sharp yelps, but then she was fine. She positively floated through the mall afterward, telling anyone who would listen that she just got them done.





Mom's note: I have to admit, this made me queasy and a bit teary, but I'm not sure if it was the thought of permanently piercing her perfect body, or the realization that she's growing up! I know plenty of folks who pierce ears much younger, but for us, this was one of her first rites of passage. I don't even want to think about other "firsts" that still await her/us! E & I sat down and looked at both of their baby books today. That was probably not the best timing! ;) Speaking of E, she's been funny about this whole thing. On one hand, she was totally pouting today, saying, "Now you and M will be the fanciest and I won't be," but she wanted nothing to do with coming along and watching M get it done, saying it was too scary. That girl is a study in contradictions, I tell ya!

Baby Love

We visited my bro and his family in Oregon this weekend for my little nephew's baby blessing at church. He is 6 wks old and soooo tiny! Were my babies really that small?! He is a doll and we're all smitten.

The only bad part about the weekend was the important things I forgot...like more batteries for my camera, so I am counting on other family members to give me some more pics! (I also forgot nylons for me, church shoes for M, and the tights I brought along for E were way too small. I was on a roll. At least L could loan me some hose and at least M's beach sandals happened to be the same color as her church dress, so it wasn't too bad.)

Special thanks to Dr/Uncle Bri for fixing my teeth and M's, too! You rule. L, W, and E, and AC, you all are pretty darn awesome, too. I guess that was the other bad part about the weekend...leaving! xoxoxo

Yes, I Do

Happy Mother's Day to all my favorite Moms out there! The girls wore these "My Mom Rocks" shirts to church today. E told me, "Mom, I don't think that's very appropriate to wear to church!" but we convinced her that since it was Mother's Day, it would be ok.

I loved my day. I think every Sunday should be Mother's Day...at least the part where I don't cook anything and get to just relax!

An Unrighteous Store?

While we were reading the scriptures tonight, P said the words, "idolatry and abominations" and E's eyes raised in alarm, "Dollar Tree?!"

Baby Blankies

M tied two quilts for her new baby boy cousins that were born this month. I think enough time has passed since I mailed them, so I think they've been received and I won't be spoiling anything by sharing them here! As you can guess, one uncle loves dogs, and the other lives near the beach.

She was very enthusiastic about these projects, partly because she loves the blanket that her grandmas made for her, and wanted to pass on some love to these little cousins. Whenever she wraps herself in her "Grandma Blankie," she pretends it's a hug.

Hugs to the newest cousins!!!

Dance Fever

M's school had a luau-themed dance last night. While I apologize for the poor-quality gym lighting, here are some pictures that will make you smile...

Now, That's a Long Time

M just told me she'll love me "Until the emu stretches his wings and flies."