Saturday, February 27, 2010

Beautiful Lengths

Back in 2006, my sweet mother was diagnosed with cancer.  She did 3 rounds of chemo and she "lost" her hair.  She wore cute hats and was still the most beautiful woman in the world... But she was bald. And it was worrisome for my girls (especially the younger ones). We prayed for my mom daily and one of the girls would always pray that Nana's hair would grow back. Cancer was a daily word in our home. So many questions, so many worries, so many prayers.
In one of our conversations, I had told the children that people donate their hair so that wigs can be made for cancer patients. Abbi and Maggie immediately asked if they could donate their hair. 
Absolutely! was my reply. 
Their hair was already long but not quite long enough for 10 inches to be cut.
A few months later (9/07), Maggie donated 10 inches to Locks of Love.
Poor Abbi! Her hair just does not grow as fast or as healthy. She has yet to donate.

However, Maggie was ready to donate again this week.

Pantene Beautiful Lengths will take 8 inches. 


There it goes!

CUT!

Ready to donate!


Styled!


Good to Go!

We will be praying for the girl/woman that receives her hair.

FYI - My mom is alive! And doing well!! 
Thank-you Lord.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Shelter!

The animals will soon have shelter!
Our barn is making progress.

The siding is on!



Apartment on the top floor.
Big Canyon office on the bottom floor.

And the eagles are still landing.




Thursday, February 25, 2010

What Do You Get When...


you have a gazillion of these...
(moose, elk and deer antler sheds)

and one of these?
(mountain boy)


Antler Knives!
Of course.

Place your order now!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

Horse Play

Dad should know by now that if you lie on the floor to rest ~ you are open prey for children piling on you.

Here is Daddy resting with ONE snuggle-bug on top.

And then... it turned into this!
Pure chaos and laughter.



And then this...

The Bucking Bronco

Dad gave in to their fun and games. Surrendered his rest. 
And played!



OH THE FUN!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

"Bewy fun supwize!"

"Me WUV my new(used) bike from Jewia" 
(Julia is her cousin)
We were blessed with a little pink bike, a pink and purple 3-wheeler and a pink scooter from our cousins. WOW!... Lots of excitement and new pink stuff around here.

She is thinkin' she is BIG stuff with her big girl bike.



The little girls have been outside NON-STOP since we received them.

Thanks for handing-them-down to us!
Tessa and the other girls have really enjoyed them.