I hope that by now you’ve come to expect random hodge podge posts from me on Thursdays. It’s just the “Blue-Eyed Bride way,” right?
- I cannot wait for January. My calendar is so full right now and it completely wigs me out not to be able to find weeknights where both TC and I are free. It’s all great stuff that I love, but I’m a homebody. I like to be home.
- One of the things on my calendar is a photography class for moms– or non-moms. The class is for three weeks and Brooke Turner is teaching it. My friend and I are taking it together. I don’t want to be a professional, but I do want to get the most out of my camera and get great pictures of my children.
- I need to update you all on my reading list of 2011. Basically, when Hayes was born, I kind of fell off the reading wagon and have been slowly trying to get back on. I’ve read three books since he was born, but I wish I could say I’ve read 5 or 6 books since he was born. It all goes back to not being able to shut off my brain at night.
- Carbs are bad, mmmkay? Yes, I realize that exposes me as a former South Park watcher because I just referenced Mr. Garrison, but we were all young once, right? I confess: I watched South Park in high school.
- But seriously. Carbs are bad. Not only do they make me gain crazy amounts of weight, but they also make me feel so crummy. Or is it crumby? Anyway, carbs make me feel yucky and bad.
- I’ve got a pretty great review and giveaway coming up from Oreck that lots of you girls will appreciate, I think. But, my gosh, this post will require me making an actual review video and that requires me washing my hair and wearing my skinniest outfit. Pssh.
- Speaking of hair… I got five inches of hair cut off last week. This was pretty significant. My hair is the shortest it has been in four years. And guess what! I have another appointment tonight to take my hair to a darker color. Maybe dark blonde, maybe light brown. I just don’t know yet. But my hair stylist basically told me that the insane amounts of blonde and insanely long hair were not great anymore and we needed to start over. Gotta tell ya… this made me very sad.
- If I end up doing this video for the Oreck giveaway, you’ll get to see the hair. But if it looks bad, I’ll just put a bag over my head to do the video.
- I have to say that I really appreciate all of the sweet words of encouragement and advice in the comments on my post about discipline. I just love blogging and I wish I could sit down and chat with all of you over some coffee.
- Yesterday, I mentioned that Hayes has been a rolling machine. I got some pretty cute pictures of him yesterday. I laid him down on his little play mat and within five minutes, he had rolled across the rug almost to the other side of the room. I warned him that he’s not allowed to crawl.
- Speaking of the cute Hazer, look at him in his little hat. Monday morning was pretty chilly and Hayes and I went for a walk. I got this hat for Hudson. I love having two boys and I love that we’re getting double the use out of all of the boy clothes!
- TC’s small firm purchased and renovated a historic home in town. The renovations have been going on for two years and are finally complete. The house looks amazing and I can only imagine how great it is to get to work somewhere so pretty every day. They hosted an open house last night for all of their friends, family, colleagues and even just the random passerby. It was hopping. But it was lots of fun! I hope I can get some pretty pictures of it to share soon.
- So, that’s about it. I may have reached a blogging low with my Mr. Garrison reference, but if that’s the worst that it gets, we’re all safe!
So fun about Hayes rolling over and that hat! That hat is too cute! Oh and one more thing, yes carbs are bad but oh soooo good. 🙂
Those rolling pics are adorable. He looks like a little yogi!
I too have issues when I look at my calendar and see those packed weekends. I always curse myself for making so many plans in the end because I’m such a homebody. Lately I haven’t been making plans on purpose!
That pic of Hayes in the bear hat is making my ovaries ache! He is sooooo adorable!
1. Carbs are SO bad…but taste SOOO good!
2. I wanna see yo’ hair!
3. Hayes is so stinkin’ cute in that hat, I could just eat him.
4. I don’t read so no comment there 🙂
5. Miss & Love you!
I love any hat that makes a baby look like an animal. There’s a panda one with a pink bow floating around out there that I desperately want for Natalie this winter.
That photo with the little hat on is just adorable!
I definitely want to see this hair when it is finished – I’m ready for a change too. However, I can’t go straight 🙁
Love the pics of Hayes – he is so cute!
definitely want to see the pics of the renovated office/house!!!!
LOVE that pic of Hayes! Such a cutie pie!
can’t wait to see your hair. I’m sure it’s fab. Hayes is just adorable!!!!
Hayes is ADORABLE! I just want to come love on him. I have always loved your rug and I just saw something similar in the new ballard’s catalog. I need it. ha!
I love your random posts! That’s great that you’re taking a photography class, I want to take one for the same reason. Not to be a professional photography, but to get the best pictures of my kids that I can. I hope you post an update on how it goes and any tips you want to share with us other moms. 😉
Oh, Erin! I’m so excited for you to take your photography class. Be sure to share all about it. You will fall in love with your camera!
I love pictures of babies when they look like they are looking straight at the camera. These are great pics and he looks so much like Hudson in them. I have been trying to lower my carb intake but it just seems to make me not feel well, like spacey and a little dizzy. I have been successful on a low carb diet before but recently not so much. Can’t wait to see the hair!
I can’t wait to see pictures of your hair!!! I’m sure you will look as beautiful as ever!
The picture of Hayes in the hat is absolutely precious!
Can’t wait to see your hair – I’m sure it looks great!
Oh. My. GOODness. That picture of sweet Hayes in the hat cracks me up! Could he BE any cuter? That made my day!!! 🙂
I got my hair done on Saturday and it was the same situation, my stylist kindly told me that my hair had gotten far too long and insisted on cutting off four inches! I’m more of a dark blonde anyway, so she did “let me” keep my very natural-looking highlights…now that I’m getting more gray (eek!) those bits of blonde help camouflage those other…um…lighter strands. 😉 Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
Hey, South Park has it’s moments. I can’t get over how cute both of your boys are! Those pics of Hayes are too cute. And PLEASE post photos of TC’s firm- it sounds amazing!
Don’t feel bad, I still watch South Park from time to time. It is a guilty pleasure, but it really does crack me up sometimes. And others I just have to turn it off.
So…that hat on Hayes is stinkin’ adorable! And I think that photography class sounds awesome….hope you LOVE it!
Who let sweet Hayes get so big? Make it stop. Hudson will be in grad school by the time I get preggo.
Omg! Go Hayes! My Hudson still hasn’t rolled.. that pic is soo cute.. he looks kinda guilty like he knew he wasn’t meant to roll across the room. lol!
I am dying to take a photography class as well. I hope that you have an amazing time and I’m dying to see all the photos!
I am finishing up “Sarah’s Key.” It’s a book with two storylines, one in France in 1942 about a Jewish family and the other set in modern day with a French family. The historical information is pretty heavy, but it is such a page-turner!
My Hayes started crawling about a month ago…even though I told him not to. It happens too fast!
For the record, I support all posts referencing “South Park” and/or featuring adorable babies in bear beanies. Well done you, messy Thursdays & all.
The hat and Hayes are just precious! I’m interested to hear which books you’ve been reading. I always get the best ideas from you! I’m so glad TC’s firm renovated one of the historic homes in Columbia! I have a weakness for old houses and their stories – in fact, I worked at Historic Columbia Foundation for a few years in college. Can’t wait to see those pictures!
I cut off 5 inches of hair this week, although mine was probably quite a bit shorter than yours to begin with. Yay for new hair beginnings!
My babe just starting rolling all the way over. Like in a complete circle. Before it was just belly to back but now it’s all the way over. It’s crazy how fast they pick that up and how quickly they roll right off the blanket!
I love his littl hat and his little face! So cute!
Umm love that hat and can’t wait to see the hair!!!
totally agree, carbs are the devil. beyond evil! Can’t wait to see the hair! Def go dark!!
Oh. my. your little boy is so adorable!!! Causing another “baby moment” here, hahaha. And I can’t wait to see your hair!! I have long blonde hair as well and my hair dresser said the exact same thing and after my heart dropped a little at that point (“oh no, change!”), I think it may even be fun!! Maybe brown is the new fabulous color! I am sure it will look spectacular! 🙂
I love, LOVE your new hair style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!