Monday, May 3, 2010
Lex, My Little Man
Lex also had a big change today. After 7 years of the same hairstyle (give or take a few tweaks), I told him he could cut it any way he'd like to this spring/summer. I figured after the major cut Isabel had, I might as well get this emotional rollercoaster of hair changes done in one day. I took him in this time and watched as curls were cut and then fell to the floor. Yes, I cried. I loved his longer hair, but Lex felt it was too "girl" like. Shane and I decided that who are we to make him have his hair one way when this was how he felt... and he's old enough to decide for himself how his hair should be. So, this is what he wanted and I am happy for him because he is happy. He loves it!
From Toddler to Little Girl
Isabel & I have struggled with her hair for awhile now. It was beautifully long and I adored it along with everyone else who saw it. But, I decided that the struggle and her unhappiness was no longer worth the length. So, sadly we had about 6-7 inches cut off today. Shane took her while I was at work and I know I would have cried had I been there. But, I saw her this afternoon and her hair is still as beautiful as it was before. I think Isabel & I are both very happy with the results.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Married to Mr. Bug
With the rain we've been having, we were not able to work on the front yard this weekend. So, I thought I'd share what Shane does with his spare time. Every few weeks he has to clean out cages... tarantula cages! This is what my kitchen gets to see. Four cages with four different types of tarantulas. Oh joy!
Some background. The tarantula usually eat crickets and once in awhile a praying mantis from the yard. Well, one day I brought one home and Shane & Lex decided to keep it as another pet. It died, but not before laying three cocoons. Shane thought it would be neat to see what would happen to them. Well, last week they hatched and we now have hundreds of them in a little cage.
It took some coaxing to get Isabel to hold one, but she did and liked it. Daddy's girl for sure!
Some background. The tarantula usually eat crickets and once in awhile a praying mantis from the yard. Well, one day I brought one home and Shane & Lex decided to keep it as another pet. It died, but not before laying three cocoons. Shane thought it would be neat to see what would happen to them. Well, last week they hatched and we now have hundreds of them in a little cage.
It took some coaxing to get Isabel to hold one, but she did and liked it. Daddy's girl for sure!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday Adventures
We had a busy day today. First we started off with daddy's health shake. The kids just beg for a sip and this is what they look like afterwards.
We are working on re-landscaping the frontyard and Lex was so willing to help. We take advantage of this energetic help now before the days come where we have to threaten for the help (aka the teen days). I'll post some before and after pics when we are done, but until then here's a peek of Isabel pulling the tulips for us. Sad, but they had to go if we're going to start with a fresh slate.
A beautiful afternoon deserves a picnic in the park. Lex said "It's the best day ever!" I'm glad he had fun. Shane practiced some soccer skills with him which he'd been wanting to do for awhile.
We are working on re-landscaping the frontyard and Lex was so willing to help. We take advantage of this energetic help now before the days come where we have to threaten for the help (aka the teen days). I'll post some before and after pics when we are done, but until then here's a peek of Isabel pulling the tulips for us. Sad, but they had to go if we're going to start with a fresh slate.
A beautiful afternoon deserves a picnic in the park. Lex said "It's the best day ever!" I'm glad he had fun. Shane practiced some soccer skills with him which he'd been wanting to do for awhile.
Monday, April 19, 2010
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About Me
- Jorgensens4
- Shane and I met my senior year of high school in 1996 and were married in 2000. It's just crazy to think we've known each other for more than a decade and still learn new things about each other. We both graduated from the University of Utah. I have a degree in Finance and Shane has a degree in Biology. We are both enjoying jobs in our respective fields. Our favorite thing to do is travel. Before we started a family, we spent two weeks in Europe touring Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and France. We want to see the world and hopefully take our children along with us when they are older. Our children are our life. Alexander "Lex" is our little man at 7 years old. He loves to try lots of new things. He's currently enrolled in soccer, tumbling & boys' hip hop. Isabel (or Bel as Shane likes to call her) is 3 1/2 years old. She is also enrolled in tumbling & dance. All in all, life is wonderful and we couldn't be happier.