Nearly 30 Hours Later. . .

I braided Gabby's hair again. . .this time it took nearly 30 hours. I started on Wednesday and put in about 7 hours and then about five hours a day since then. Yikes. However, it looks MUCH better this time and I am very proud of her new do!

Also, we had a birthday party for Gabs the other day. The Brawners were here and the McKinnis crew came over, too. We had ice cream sundaes and Gabby opened our gifts. It was a fun party! I'm not a huge over the top birthday party mom, so it was nice and laid back and we loved it.

Abby, Gabby, Maggie, Hays, Kate, Tiki, Dax, Jackson, MJ & Smith

Today we braided all morning and then headed to watch Disney's "African Cats." It was good. Jordin Sparks sang in the movie and she did a super job! Then we headed for a late lunch/early dinner (linner) at our favorite Durango Mexican spot. Now we're at home thawing out (it has been sleeting/snowing/raining all day) before we brave the weather for church in about an hour.

And then our weekend will be over. It was a great one!!! I am ready to get this week going, though. I have TONS of work to do (tons and tons and tons) and Andy and I will be headed for a little get-away mid-week! I can't wait!

Happy Easter!

Comments

Anonymous said…

My kids and I call late lunch/early dinner LINNER too! You are the first one I have heard call it that as well. Love it.

Happy Birthday to Gabby!

April 24, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Kristyn said…

I love your candid family photos. Super Mom award for braiding Gabby's hair. It looks awesome. I'm sure she is so proud of her new do!

April 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

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