March 28

Chris sold a house! YAY! He is so excited and so am I. He also might have another bid that could be accepted this week. It has been a tough couple of weeks. He has put in several bids that didn't get accepted, but he got on. All his hard work this week has paid off. And it is such a blessing.

March 27

We went to Chris's Grandpa's birthday party today. We spent a lot of the time looking at pictures of Chris's family which I need to scan when I get a working scanner.

But, notice the coat rack Chris is holding. Those are real deer hoofs. Gross and creepy. I showed my mom the picture and she said cool. Um, no.

As we were leaving, we got to ride the horses. I haven't ridden one since I was like 15 and Chris around the same time. It is fun. I was scared that I was going to get bucked off. The horse I rode actually bucked off Chris's uncle after I rode him. But that was because he was being mean to it. I would never do that.

March 26

I pulled out my violin this week. I haven't played it since University Orchestra 3 years ago. How horrible is that? But I have some free time so I figured I can practice. I am so surprised at how much I remembered. I still have the tape on the violin to tell me where to put my fingers for the notes. But I don't really have to look at them but I have to have them for security.

Also, there are my bangs. They are fine when I have a ponytail, but they seem choppy next to the rest of my hair.

March 25

I cut and dyed my hair. I have bangs now which Chris and I might have tried to fix a bit. (Charleah, they aren't as bad as yours.) There wasn't really anything wrong with them before, but they were very thin and hardly there. So, my bangs are pulled back here. And don't worry if you didn't notice my hair dye. That's the point, right? Although I can totally tell.

Also, remember when I said I never plan haircuts? Well, that is what happened. I woke up Thursday morning sick of my hair and I needed to cut it pronto. So three hours later I went to my appointment.

Also, I like my new hairdresser (even if we tried to fix the bangs). She confirmed what the last person who did my hair told me. It has been thinned out too much. Unfortunately, some hair dresser once told me that my hair was so thick it needed to be thinned often years ago and this is the first time someone told me why it wasn't good. Because I have naturally curly/wavy hair, too much thinning makes it impossible for my natural curls to be the curliest they can be.

Yea for haircuts!

March 24

My craft of the week. A rosette headband. This is an actual craft that I can use and wear frequently. They are also fun to make. Yesterday I made a gold and purple one.

March 23

This is a sight I have seen several times this week. Kali just wants to be outside so bad. However, I have things to do inside. So instead of watching her freak out, I opened a window to tease her. And she would just sit there looking outside longingly.

She got to go outside later in the afternoon for my runs. Kali ran at least 6 miles this week. As soon as she knows I am going outside, she starts freaking out. Running in between the back door and the front door trying to decide which one I was going out.

March 22

My obsession right now is fabric remnants. It's when there is only less than yard left on a bolt and they take it off, roll it up and offer it for cheaper than the normal amount. One was 33 cents. You can't do much with this, but since I only buy fabric in 1/2 yard increments anyway, it is perfect for my projects.  In the last week I have hit Joann's, Hobby Lobby and Walmart. And I am so excited to use it.

Also, see that fabric with the blue flowers. I think I could make skirt out of it and would only cost me $2.40.

March 21

I didn't realize this was such a horrible picture. I'll have to take a better one later.

Today I played for choir for the first time ever. I love playing the piano and I love playing it for primary. And I can even play it all by myself just fine. But I have never wanted to play for a choir. All the choir pianists I have know have been amazing. They can play anything that is put in front of them. It is a bit intimidating.

But in our ward, there are few piano players. Right now the pianist is the bishop, who is also a bass. The bass section has like 1 person in it. I am an alto and there are like 9 altos. So it seems logical that I play piano so the bishop can sing.

And I committed to playing one song. I have practiced for weeks and I finally felt ready enough to play Sunday. I only messed up a few times, but I don't think it was noticeable. We are singing the song the week after Easter, so that gives me a bit more time to practice.

March 20

I built these. Dad helped a bit, but it was mostly me.

Just kidding. It was the other way around. I mostly used the nail gun to nail things in place. (Really.) And then watched Dad cut the wood. Either way, I can one day tell my children that I helped build these stairs.

And for those not here who want to know where these are. They are at the very top of the existing stairs where the bookcase used to be. Right below where Dad's leg went through the ceiling.

March 19

This is me planting the garden. To all those haters who didn't think it would last, look at me now. We planted pumpkin, cantaloupe, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, jalapenos, cucumbers, carrots, something else and corn. With more to come.

Dad said that the corn wouldn't grow, but I couldn't not plant it. Our backyard has some trees and corn needs full sunlight. But I put it in the sunniest place in the yard and I'll try my best to make it grow.

March 18

I know I took a picture today, but I can't remember what it was and I must have deleted it. So now you get an old one.

This picture was taken at a stake dance right before we left for college.

Chris don't hate me. You already ripped up on picture of yourself this year, so you can't get his one. But I don't think it is a bad picture. Yes your hairstyle is different, but you are still Chris.

Here are some reasons why I love us.

1. We are and have been best friends for 9 years (minus those 7 months.)
2. We have similar interests so we usually don't have to drag each other to things. (Except golf and craft stores)
3. We both love TV and can watch an entire seasons in a weekend.
4. We can both support each other in what the other wants to do.
5. We don't usually argue. (There are some who don't understand how we work and think we are arguing, but it is all in good fun.)
6. We can push each other's buttons and still be good.
7. We both consult each other on purchases and big decisions.
8. We can talk about things. And we can sit without talking and it be good.
9. We are good at making compromises. He will always mow the lawn and take out the trash and I will always do the laundry.
10. We are just awesome. You can't really argue with that.

March 17

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, how about some yellow pine pollen? It's that time of year in Houston where everything outside is covered in this stuff. And it can make some people sick, like me. I've been outside so much gardening that I have breathed in so much of this stuff. But it will only be around for a little bit more.

March 16

Chris is famous! His name is up on a sign in lights! Minus the lights. The house that this sign is in front of is a great house, so if you know someone who is looking in Northwest Houston... It's a really good price for a really nice house.

March 15

I chopped a chunk out of my thumb off today cutting an onion. I know that I can't crack an egg, but I can usually chop vegetables without chopping myself.

Don't worry, the food was okay. No blood got on it.

March 14

Yes it's what you think. Unless you aren't thinking that Chris is vacuuming Kali, then it is not what you think.

It is getting hot here and Kali is shedding all over the place. We came home from church today, Kali looked guilty and we noticed that there was dog hair all over our bed. So, Chris vacuumed Kali to get all the loose hair off her. She did not like it at all. You would think she would since it's like she is getting a massage.