Hawaiian Paradise

We just got back from an amazing trip to Hawaii to visit Jill. It was truly paradise. We stayed in a house on the beach in Kailua, Oahu. More to follow on the details but it was so nice to get away with the family and enjoy the sun, ocean and sand.

She cut her hair!

A couple of years ago Anna wanted to cut her hair off. Her Dad told her no (he loves long hair). He said she had to wait until she was eight to decide how she wears her hair. Anna threw a HUGE fit. Rod asked if he was making too big a deal out of it all. I told him he was but that he needed to stick with his decision. He couldn't give in to the fit. Fast forward a few years and my eight year old daughter finally got to cut her hair. Honestly, I think I was more nervous than she was about getting it cut. I was sad to see all her beautiful hair go. My little girl has always had long hair since she grew out of her crazy, baby hair.
The first cut:
Anna wants to donate it to "Locks for Love".
We measured about 13 inches.

Here is the after shot. I think her haircut fits her personality more now. She is so spunky and sassy and this cut is perfect. Anna really loves it too. She was too cute staring at herself in the mirror and flipping her short hair. I think it is adorable!

What makes me happy.

Today I saw the first flower of the season

growing in my front yard: It makes me feel happy and hopeful. To me it represents warmth and change. Boys outside in the yard. Dirt on my hands. Picnics. Spring.