my 1st step...

...to ending the frumpiness problem was to chop the hair. This was the longest I have had my hair since I was married. And every single day it ended up in a wet, slicked-back ponytail. Why is it that I always want to grow my hair out so that it will fit in a ponytail but then I never end up doing it down? So thanks to Camille I now have a new spiffy short hairdo. Here's the before and after shots.... with a little silliness added in.

Yesterday...

Abe was Handy Manny all day with tools tucked in his belt and a hat.

Today:

I've been training Hannah to take photos. She generally avoids cutting off our heads. She's been experimenting with turning the camera sideways and zooming in. She's getting a little funny about it.

Do you think Mr. Squishy enjoys all the millions of kisses he gets each day? Maybe that's why he makes squishy faces at us.

My all-time favorites in the series were taken by little buddy Abraham. He finds it hilarious to cut off our heads in the photos.

Anyhoo...

Step 1 to end frumpiness = get a new fresh, easy, energetic hairdo.

Step 2 = lose the maternity clothes

which leads to step 3

Step 3 = hop on that treadmill and lose 15 pounds.

I'll let ya know when we progress to Steps 2 & 3.....

We're on our way... at least I can always hope!