a lovely visit

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Last night I was one lucky gal and got to spend a couple hours with some of my lovely ladies. It was a bit of a surprise. I wanted to go, but Jon NEEDED to work late all this week to get some projects done (got to pay bills) and since we are a one car family I had given up hope. So when Mckayle called and asked me to watch her boys Thursday night I said yes.

So I was just sitting around the house doing my Mama thing when Jon calls to tell me he is coming home “early” so I can go to the party and that he will watch the four kiddos!!! (I may have cried with joy…)

YUP! BEST Husband EVER!

So I got to go have a lovely visit with all my wonderful ladies!

I haven’t seen Dorothy in 5 1/2 years. She’s been in Thailand working hard to help everyone in the 10/40 window. She does some AMAZING work over there. She’s in the country for a bit to visit people she hasn’t seen in years. Then she is going back to Thailand.

And the rest of my lovelies I saw last at Kaylee’s baby shower 3 1/2 years ago. So it’s been a while.

I let Sally know last minute that I was going to make it. She kept it a secret from everyone. I got quite the reaction when I arrived. It was awesome!

Dorothy, Me, Sally, Alicia, Lovely lady I never worked with and have forgotten her name (yes I feel bad!),Val, Malynne.
This is how much fun I had EVERY day working with these awesome amazing women! They are crazy FUN!

Malynne (in red) was the wonderful lady who took a chance on me by giving me a job at TLC. She was an awesome boss.

Dorothy (in dark blue) gave me my second job/promotion at TLC. She was also just the best boss ever.

Those two ladies are the BEST bosses I’ve EVER had. They had endless patience for me as I learned. I feel SO lucky and blessed that I got them.

Sally, Chris (had to leave for a bit, but came back later after I had gone home.), Dorothy.

My first year or so at TLC I had the pleasure of having my desk next to Chris. And Sally (funniest accountant I’ve ever known) was one room over. These three women really looked out for me while I worked at TLC. They are funny, wise, loving, and strong! I learned so much from their examples.

I had SO SO SO much fun working with these AMAZING women at TLC. They taught me so much and I am ever grateful for their examples and love and for them taking me under their “wings” and showing me the way.

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really… snow…

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(A view of my back yard through the sliding glass doors.)

I am so sick of weather whiplash. Last weekend the children ran through sprinklers in swimsuits while I weeded the flower bed. LOTS of sunblock was used (Not on Jon. He got burned).

Now…. Well Kaylee is ready to go out and build a snowman and have a snowball fight. “Mom. Wake up! It’s beautiful snowing outside!” is not really my favorite way to wake up on a mid-May morning.

Meanwhile on “the bright side” I guess the cold weather is sorta helping me not run into the bathroom with the kitchen scissors. I will probably make it until July (I promised Jack’ee she could chop and color it), when we go down to AZ. And warm weather makes a person (me) want short hair.

Is it too much to ask for a little consistency weather wise? I mean I JUST packed up the children’s winter wear and pulled out shorts………….

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hair help

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So the last 2ish years I’ve been growing out my hair for Locks of love. It’s just about time to chop it off. I am so EXCITED to get it cut. You have NO idea! I am not changing the color (Jon was all “ooh blond huh?!” And I was all “um nope!”). So these are the different styles I’m liking. We are sort of leaning toward #4, but want some input on what others think I can pull off. Cause it’s sort of a big deal to chop off 10+ inches and even though I am SO looking forward to short hair (it’s what I prefer) I’m a bit nervous to pick out a cut. So I’d like some help please (and don’t be shy!)……

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Thanks SO much!!!

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