pro Sophie pics

I had just one pretty picture to look at for a week or so from Sophie's photo shoot I did with Liz Anderson. I do know that a week is not long to wait for the rest of your photos but I was so so anxious to get my hands on the rest of them. with all that anticipation, you'd think I would have been a little disappointed but 'twas not so. Isn't she pretty?? So, I'm a biased Mama... What mama isn't? is it egocentric to be so proud of a little break-off of yourself? This little two year old is my sunshine and my stormy day. She is such a creative amazing little being with so much ability and thought and curiosity to her.

Soph is getting into the silly and fantastic two year old stage of saying crazy things... Love that. After playing a game of tackle the mom with S and S, we were all out of breath and Sophie, with especially exaggerated breathlessness said, "I'n out of shape"

On Sunday, I got her ready for church and was doing my usual oohing and ahhing over how pretty her dress was and how nice she looked. Then it was my turn the get ready. I was in my room and I had just put on a pair of brown tights and hadn't quite gotten to the skirt. She came in and said, "Oh, mama, I love you brown legs... and you brown bum is sooo beau-ful!"

She has been doing this funny thing where she likes to whisper in my ear, whatever random thing that pops into her head, when she finishes her thought she then blows in my ear. I have wondered where she learned this and why she does this. After a week or so of careful observation and hypothesis, I finally just asked her why she does it. :) She said she just likes to "whistle" in my ear. I hope she never learns that it's "whisper" and never stops the sweet little puff of air that follows her telling me a secret. Or stops telling me her secrets for that matter.

money man

Sammo literally nickel and dimed his way up to 100 bucks. He has been saving since the beginning of the summer and he finally made it! In the beginning he was convinced that it was best to have an abundance of pennies, it looked like more money of course. As time went on, he realized the tediousness of counting pennies and was introduced to the amazing gold dollar coin. He wanted as many as he could because he thought it looked like pirate treasure. His little coin collection grew and he would write down his running total on every free piece of paper he could find. Each time we went to the store and he spotted toys that he wanted, he would always put it away like a sweet, good natured miser. When he finally put that last 5 cents in his piggy bank, you would have thought it was his birthday, Christmas morning and y2k all over again. He could not contain his elation and had little tears in his eyes. We went down to the bank to change his money once again into a 100 dollar bill. 

It's been about a week now and he still hasn't spent it, but he has clutched it, and stared at it and told everyone he can think of about it. So far, he doesn't have any real idea of what he wants to buy, but he knows he likes having money and has a new goal... 200. He did mention tonight that he thinks he wants to save up for a trampoline. :) what do you think he should buy?

Photo shoot with Sophie

It is so nice to have talented friends. Liz has done it again. We did a photo shoot of just the Sophster the other day. She woke up incredibly cranky and after a text from Liz saying she was worried that the day was too bright, I wondered if we ought to just bag it and try again another day. I'm so so glad I didn't. After I bribed Sophie with "lips" (flavored chap stick), she wasn't just an angel, she was a little model. Liz captured her perfectly — as well as found some great lighting. Here is a sneak peek. I can't wait to see the rest. We did a couple of little dress-up type shots. The little aviator hat was made by my cousin Carolyn.

Most innovative hair treatment... I'm in love

Ever heard of the Brazillian Blowout? ... No? I hadn't either until just  a few months ago, and can I say how excited and amazed I am by it. The Brazilian Blowout is a service that straightens hair, but more than that, it turns curly, frizzy, fluffy hair into smooth, shiny, easy-to-manage hair with the right amount of body.

Have you ever had an amazing style at the salon, where great smelling product and big round brushes turned your frizzy, unruly hair into shiny, sleek hair with the right amount of body? If you have, then you also know how disappointing it is to see that sleekness go down the drain the first time you wash it. Imagine having that great style last for three months of shampoos! That is what the Brazilian Blowout does. It is a Keratin protein solution that is carefully applied to your hair and then sealed in, filling in all of the little imperfections in your hair to make it sleeker and smoother. 

This is not a relaxer.... It has no chemicals ... no damage

That is what's so innovative about it. I am a HUGE addvocate of natural curl and to choose a relaxer is a big commitment, there is no turning back and to get your curl back you have to start over. This treatment lasts for 3 months. plus it just loosens the curl you already have. 

If you don't have curl, but you deal with frizz, This product is awesome for you. The way we get rid of frizz day to day is to flat iron the crap out of our hair. Which makes it look better for a bit but really just makes it dryer and frizzier... not so cute. Fragile ends break and won't grow. Imagine giving your poor hair a 3 month break, and also infusing it with shine.

There are many celeb testimonials out there but I thought i would show you a before and after of one of my own clients. Saundra has quite coarse, naturally wavy/curly hair. I asked her to come in with her hair just air dried. After the treatment. Her style took less than half the time it usually does and it felt silky and smooth but not flat. 

"before"             

Here is her hair "after" Doesn't she look fab? No, flat ironing, no curling ironing. Just blow dried with mostly a flat brush. Saundra has pretty amazing hair anyway, but now she can smooth it out and straighten it without sweating and devoting an hour of her day.  

The Brazilian Blowout generally would set you back $250-350. My price  starts at just $125. Plus a bonus $25 off for firs-timers.Just send me an email, and I'll give your hair a gorgeous change.

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