Yay for clippers!!

Now, it is a well-known fact that I like Scott's hair best when it's shaved down. He keeps it that way all summer because it's hot and it makes sense, but there's a part of him that loves change, so he finds the winter to be a good time to try out new "dos". People always assume that he shaves his head because his hair is thinning or he's going bald, but they are sorely mistaken.

Case in point....
I did the dance of joy when he told me he was going to shave it back down, but I wasn't aware it was going to be this much fun....

That's a lotta hair. And that's disgusting.

No, he no longer has the mohawk. Payton begged him to leave it like that for church, but he's not that crazy. I'm just so excited to have my summertime husband back! I love him no matter what, but the boy has waaaaaay too much hair. I know, I know.... one day he'll wish he still had hair. Yeah, yeah, yeah.....

Decorating fun

So, this was one of those Wal-Mart impulse buys, and it was a hit! With Payton, anyway. She worked on this gingerbread house for a looooong time (notice how the sun is up when she started, and it's dark when she finished). She assembled and decorated the entire thing by herself and did a mighty fine job!!

Then, it was on to the tree today! The girls put the tree together, I strung the lights and beads, and they did the rest. Again, they did a wonderful job! I really think we need new (more) ornaments, but the girls were in no mood to go shopping. At this point, I guess I'll wait until Christmas is over and hopefully get some really good deals!

Thanksgiving with the Primms

We had such a great Thanksgiving holiday in El Dorado! 15 people in 1 house for 4 days may sound a little scary to some, but we had a blast. Here are highlights of some of my most favorite people in the whole world....

The 4 girls were so creative and made their own spa. They had several stations and were doing manicures, pedicures, and massages. They were cheap, and they were good!! (The pictures got a little out of order. There's one of Payton at her station below.)

There was music....There was LOTS of cooking....

Or at least lots of people in the kitchen.

There was the control center.... It was a good thing everyone brought their laptop. And it's a good thing Scott went to Wal-Mart and bought that wireless router for his dad's birthday. Even though Randall and Alaine don't own a laptop.

There was a whole lotta baby holding....

There was Christmas tree decorating...

(Spa pic)

And then there was Redneck Day!! All that's missing is a big ole deer strapped to the back of one of the 4-wheelers! Yee-haw!

Craziness

Yeah...... we have that much fun.

My new ride

Just jammin

Check out my musical family! Holland has been taking drum lessons with my dad and is really good! I have no idea where her coordination comes from, but she's got it. She wanted her own set of drums to be able to practice on at home. We thought a set of electric ones would be great because you can plug headphones into them, bang your heart out, and not rattle the pictures on the wall. But, Holland really wanted a set of real drums, so we got these red ones from my dad. I hope she sticks with it because she truly has the talent for it!

Payton decided that she wanted to learn how to play the guitar, so she takes lessons with Mr. Steve. He's so wonderful with kids and really makes it fun for her to learn. She's fabulous, as well, and seems to have an ear for music. She has the basics down and has already moved on to chords. She'll be providing the Christmas music this year :) Even Scott's getting in on the action and is teaching himself how to play. So....that leaves me driving the bus. I'm tellin ya - watch out Partridge family!!

Enjoying the Weekend!

Here are pics from Halloween - Payton & her friend, Meghan with their first grade teacher, Mrs. Wiegel. We still love and miss her soooo much!!

Payton looks pretty dangerous in her gangster get-up, huh?? I wouldn't want to cross her in a dark alley!! :)Saturday night we went to PF Changs with Brad & Brandi. They have a baby on the way (3 weeks!!), so we wanted to get out together while we still could. Brandi looks so cute. Makes me sick. Everyone's face should double in size when they're pregnant like mine did. Anyway, the food was yummy and the company was so fun!!

Another beautiful day for a hike! And Scott is such a good dad to take the girls out and do that with them. They had fun, but wouldn't stop talking about the snake that Scott threw a rock at and made mad. I'm so glad I got to miss that!