Hair

I am coming up on a 20 pound loss and was thinking I should reward myself in some way for this first huge accomplishment I am about to make! I'm thinking it should be something that would make me feel good about myself since losing 20lbs sure is making me feel pretty good! I have been thinking it's time for something new. I need a new hair style - badly! I did have my hair cut like a month before Parker was born where the lady cut off 7 inches but since my hair was so long, it's already back there again. UGH!
I would love to walk in and say, "Do whatever you want!" but I know that will more than likely result in something I don't like. I wish I had the open mind to be like the people that can say, "Oh, it's just hair. It will grow back." but that's not me. It never has been me. It never will be me.
So, here's where I'm asking for your help, friends! I have found a couple of pictures of styles I like but am hoping to get some input as well as possibly some more ideas.

• For color: I don't want to completely change my hair color since I really do love it, but I want to add to it.
• For style: My cheeks are full (no matter how small I am) so cute little bobs don't work on me. Pretty much the shortest I have ever gone and know looks good is about my collarbone. My hair is naturally coarse, thick and wavy - to give you an idea of the texture.

If you can give me some input on these pictures and maybe some links to other ones, I would definitely appreciate it!

The big girl with pigtails

For the first time EVER, Graycen had her hair in pigtails today! She didn't keep them in too long, only about 40 minutes (if that) but long enough for me to get a picture, her to laugh in the mirror and play with them a little bit. I think they are absolutely adorable and hope she lets me do them more often!


This was the ponytail that came later in the day. We didn't even make it through Best Buy and Target with the pigtails...so I had to at least put it in a pony.

Momma's got a new hair do!

Despite the household being sick and myself being extremely exhausted, I still kept my hair appointment at the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis today. I have been in dire need of a hair cut. The last time my hair has seen the scissors was about 2 weeks before Graycen was born and that was about 19 months ago! I have been wanting something different, unfortunately, I am not a brave person when it comes to my hair. So, I figured, if he/she has some ideas - GREAT! If not, I just go with a trim. Well, my stylist, Piper, took 7 inches off and then layered it some. She also gave me some side bangs again but she made them a little too full and a little too short for me. So, as soon as they grow out a little, I will be able to wear them how I would like. Until then, I just have to adjust and wear them how I have it in the picture, which is a little harder to style than I wanted, but oh well! I love the length and it finally looks healthy again! David said he 'REALLY LIKES IT!' That's always nice to hear. Believe it or not, I have pics for you!! Sorry I don't have any 'before' shots, though. That would have been too hideous.

**By the way...it is hard to take a good picture of yourself.