Teeth: The Finale

You may remember PK1's teeth problems.  See here: Teeth for a refresher course.  Long story short, her permanent teeth were growing in behind her baby teeth.  We finally had them removed a few weeks ago.  One last "before" of the shark teeth:

I didn't take a picture during the operation because I didn't want to upset the doctor and I was trying to comfort PK1.  She wasn't nervous and she did great, but a couple times her eyes got really big.  I think she was surprised that it hurt when they gave a shot of Novacaine.  The doctor said..raise you hand if it hurts and she immediatly raised her hand.  But it was over so fast and she did great.  Nothing helps the healing process like a day of tv watching!

Here are the teeth with those long roots that just wouldn't give up.

The doctor said that the permanent teeth should move into place now, and they already have a bit I think.  But it looked like this at first:

Oh and for my $230, not only did I receive dental health and some peace of mind...we were able to make some of our money back at the treasure chest.  So I am really only out $229.50.

Hair Catastrophe

So I have been trying to grow my hair out.  I thought maybe I would have it long one more time before I turn 40.  I don't know why though..I have never been so happy with my hair since I started wearing it short.  So a few weeks ago I went to get a little trim and a highlight.  That night I was trying on an outfit for a little event and had PD take my picture of it to send my sister:

Ok..so ignore the fact that the picture is in the bathroom and you can't see the really cool ruffles on my dress, focus on the fact that my hair is just so very super dorky!!!  When I saw this picture I cried for 36 hours.  I didn't really cry, but I hated. Soooooo.  The night before the event I got scissors and a mirror, went out on the porch and did this:

I have cut my hair before..a little..but this was a lot.  Oh my goodness..it was bad.  It was a terrible, uneven mullet.  I don't actually have a picture of that. I called my hair lady to fix it, but she wouldn't call me back.  She may have been a little offended.  Then the morning of the event I remembered that PD gets his hair cut by a lady in his old office building near our house.  I called..and she squeezed me in.  It turned out to be one of the best haircuts I have ever had.  The whole salon laughed at me though.  Here is a picture of it.  I am enjoying the Lemon Cake that the girls got me for Mother's Day.  They always get me a lemon cake because it is my favorite.  I was so overwrought.  I broke into it on Mother's Day eve when PD brought it home!  But isn't my hair much better?

Happy 5th Birthday PK2

PK2 had a couple little friends over for a water themed party for her 5th birthday. This awesome slip-n-slide is courtesy of Gigi. Check out the rafts!

Here is our new fence. It is about 2/3 done. I love it as much as I had hoped.

Little Neighbor Girl was in attendance:

PK2 got a lot of really great presents.

Our besties gave her their favorite game Paddle Pool.

Gigi got them these little animals. Both grandmas got something for PK1, which was so nice.

It is also so special to have a Grandma and a Papa in town to come to your birthday party.

I loved having my two best girlfriends there to help and enjoy the day. Between them, these ladies can almost handle me. Well, I also have my best political friend, my mom and my sister..but these ladies are super critical to my life:

It was a really nice day. I sure love having PK2.

Happy 60th Gram!

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Camp Out

PK2's best buddy turned five last week and last night there was a birthday party and camp out to celebrate. How much do we love this cake?

The tents:

Hot dogs and s'mores:

Pinata (this is the birthday boy):

This is my daughter wearing the pinata dinosaur rear-end on her head after they broke it up. Is she going to be "that girl" at parties in a few years?

Around ten, the moms got everyone ready for bed and ran home for a bubble bath good nights sleep! The daddies stayed with the kids for the camp over part.

In the country, morning comes around 6:45:

Pancake breakfast:

They got home around 11 this morning, smelly, dirty and tired, but happy. They have wanted to sleep in a tent for years! With me for a mom, this was a great way to finally make it happen.

This is so funny...

Enjoy this funny little video clip.  My weekend will include painting the shutters, watching the perennials come up, trying to get my explorers straight before I teach them to PK1 this week, dinner with our good friends, cutting the girls' claws nails and putting stuff on the new shelves in my office!

Around the Web

Things I saw around the inter-webs this week:

I wanted this poster really really bad..it sold out though.  Tell me if you see one anywhere:
Vintage Veggie Poster

Sadness. John Piper is taking an 8 month sabbatical.  Even in his absence he inspires though.  Read here to find out why:  Piper Sabbatical

A different Piper.  Don Piper is coming to my church.  In preparation read his super inspirational book called 90 Minutes in Heaven.  I am so conflicted though about the whole thing after reading this review from Tim Challies who I really really respect:  Challies Review .  He has some really good insights.

In lighter news..I cannot believe the Pioneer Woman is getting a movie deal and Reese Witherspoon is going to play her.  UN believable.  For more details click here:  Pioneer Woman.

I want to add some bookshelves to our office and ran across these incredible bookshelves.  Enough to make any bibliophile drool.  Bookshelves.

It was 84 here today.  Almost makes up for the fact that PD worked until 8 every night this week.  No it doesn't.