I am ready...

for CHANGE

I have been having thoughts like this running through my head...

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I am ridiculously excited for fall!
 What is it about the change of seasons that is so good for the soul?  I find each new season so refreshing and rejuvenating--I love it!

 So even though it was 90 degrees outside and felt like summer, I went ahead and changed out my front door wreath for an autumn leaves look.

 Removed the now scraggely pink and purple summer blooms, planting some golden Chrysanthemums ($1.19 each)  and a budding auburn Mum ($2.50) So pretty for just $5!
 I can't believe that those sweet potato vines are still going strong!

I also changed out the throw pillow covers in the family room for a warmer Fall/Winter look and put a few "fallish" items here and there. 

I also picked up some 'Autumn' wallflowers at Bath and Bodyworks  (love that scent) and baked our favorite pumpkin muffins.  Yes those are both links--I couldn't recommend them more:)

I may be' jumping the gun' a bit, I think the official first day of Autumn is Sept 23, but I can't help myself!
It was a delight to see my boys reactions to the changes around here.  Much to my surprise, from my 4 year old to my husband they all actually noticed and loved it!

So yes, we are {VERY} ready for Fall...bring it on, please!

Speaking of change...I am seriously considering a major change with my hair.  I am so tired of dealing with the frizz brought on by the humidity here. I am dreaming of really cute SHORT hair. Maybe something like this... 

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Or this...

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Such a daring move for me, but I think it would be SO much easier, and take SO much less time which sounds SO appealing. 

 What do you think?  Do you have short hair?  Do love it or regret the cut?

Random Happy Stuff

First,

we started the week off with a happy surprise... Brad got tickets to a preseason NFL game in Nashville on Monday Evening. Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals. Connor our AZ boy(born in Mesa while his Daddy was finishing up at ASU) and a BIG time Cardinals fan was very excited!

He was especially thrilled to see Max Hall (Quaterback from BYU) throw the only touchdown of the night for the Cardinals!
Wooo hooo!

I am happy seeing my littlest guys sharing so sweetly:)
We sure love that little" splitter thingy"!

I am also happy that Bridger LOVES the new haircut he begged for. I was little sad to do it...but those curls will grow back, right?! For what ever reason, he is just so proud of his shaved head, and that makes me smile!

And a little Happiness in the mail...

I look forward to and get inspired by these publications...

Pottery Barn, Ensign, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living and Southern Living.

Well, the little boys and I are headed to Atlanta today for a little shopping at Pottery Barn, IKEA, and Costco! Some of my happy places:)

Happy Friday everybody!

What are your plans??

Wash and Go Baby!!

I happily cut 8 inches off my hair!

I will show you, if you promise not to laugh (he he)at my self shots which I took per the request of my sisters...

The BEFORE:

and this one is embarrassing ...oh my...it was a frizzy day

the Side view:

New and Improved Side view:


'Short and Sweet'...and a little darker



OK, maybe "wash and go" might be a bit of an exaggeration...but this new do is MUCH MUCH faster!

Seriously, it feels great. I was tired of spending so much time blow drying my hair!
With 5 cute boys I have better things to do, ya know?!

Have a great weekend everybody!

PS
If you live by a Brusters Real Ice Cream
Go there on Saturday in your PJs and get a free wafflecone full of the best ice cream ever!
We are having an ice cream, movie night, PJ party at our house Saturday night!
Wanna come?!

ByeBye Little Baby Curls

It is official I know have 5 boys' haircuts to do every month! I had been holding out on Bridger and Cannon, but I decided it was time! Do you remember these cute curls... Actually these pictures are old. They were much much' poofy-ier' than this!

After lots of wiggling, and bribing with suckers, I was able to get this new look!

Pretty darn cute, huh?

I will miss those darling little curls...but they only looked that cute right after I combed them fresh out of their morning baths. So the rest of the day, they looked like little rag muffins who didn't have a mother to care for them. It was time! Sad, but true!

PS I need help with my hair cutting skills!! I do my best but really it is not very good. Anyone want to give me some pointers?? Show me how it is done! ??

And yes...Cannon did not want to pose for pictures! He is a very busy little man with much more important things to do!