Goodbye Blonde....hello Brunette!!

Well, I've been going back and forth with the idea of going back to my natural color for a few months now. Chris has been wanting me to go back natural, the way I looked when we first met! I love being blonde, and I was afraid if I went dark, I would hate it and be miserable! So on Thursday when I went to get my hair done, I decided to go for it. I mean, it's just hair, and if I absolutely hate it, I can always go back to blonde.... gradually of course.

I really didn't think it would turn out this dark though. Wow, what a drastic change. When I came home, Chris was shocked, and excited!! He had no idea I was going dark, and the kids acted like nothing had changed. I asked Maddie if I should go back to blonde, and she said "no mommy, I love your new hair!" And the first day back to work with my new look was scary! Everyone was so shocked, and my boss was like "what did you do that for?" He obviously prefers me blonde, but oh well. Some think it's too dark for my complexion, and others love how the dark hair makes my eyes stand out.

It's kinda growing on me. Not sure if I love it, but it's a nice change for winter time, and I will probably go lighter for summer.

Scary!

Chad was being awfully quiet, and when I walked into his room, this is where he was!

He made his own little stairs up onto the table so he could try and reach the TV.

Then of course Maddie had to get up there with him...


Last week the TV use to sit on that little table until Chad pulled it off. Yea I know, scary!!! So, I put it up on top of the dresser thinking it would be safe, and now this. So, I guess I will have to figure out another spot for the table so my little monkey can't get to it.

My two trick-or-treaters!

My mom originally bought Maddie a Dr. costume for Halloween. Maddie wore it to Disneyland and when she was there, she noticed all the little girls were dressed up as little princesses, and Maddie told me "Mommy, I want to be a pretty princess for halloween". So, yesterday on my lunch break, I ran over to Target, went straight to the toy aisle, and found a Snow White costume and wand. Luckily, it was on sale for $14.99, can't beat that! I came home yesterday, and Maddie saw a wand sticking out of the target bag and said "Mommy, is that for me??" She is so sweet. Yes I told her, Mommy got you something "Pretty" to wear for halloween tonight. I pulled the costume out of the bag, with the light up wand and asked her if she would like to be Snow White tonight, and she got the biggest smile, dimple and all, and gave me a big hug and said... "MOMMY... Your the best mommy in the whole wide world!" She couldn't wait to try it on. After dinner, I told her it was time to dress up. She was so proud of herself, and so pretty!

Chad was a giraffe. My friend Jamie's son Jadon was a Giraffe for Halloween last year, and when I saw the costume, I was like... I love that, where did you get it? She told me she would give it to me for Chad, and it was a size 18 month, so it fit him perfectly this year!!!! He made a handsome little giraffe!

Maddie has really come out of her shell this year. Last year she was so shy, and this year, she would say "trick or treat" when the people came to the door with the candy... and "thank you" when they would put candy in her bag. And she wouldn't just say it, she would SHOUT it! So funny. And when someone would tell her she was a beautiful princess, she would get that sweet little dimply smile on her face and say "thank you" and you could just see the twinkle in her eye.

Chad was a little nervous at first. Our first stop was Grandma's house. Chad was excited to see grandma as always, and wasn't nervous there, but when we walked back to my Aunt Helen's house he was. We went inside to get their little goody bags and Chad just stood there, wouldn't move, I thought he might be going poo or something, he never just stops and stands and doesn't move. But I guess he was just kinda scared because it's been awhile since we've walked back to my Aunt Helen's house (she lives behind my mom). Our third stop was my mom's next door neighbor, and Chad started to get a little teary eyed. But after the 4th stop he was a pro. And couldn't get to the next house fast enough. One lady had a big bucket of candy, and apples and oranges. I told the lady, Maddie will go for the candy, and Chad will go for the apple. Sure enough, Maddie grabbed a piece of chocolate, and Chad's little hand grabbed for a juicy red apple. He loves his fruit.





I hope everyone enjoyed their halloween. We sure did.