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Valentine's Day pics

I did NOT post the doo pics.... (I deleted them from the camera... it was entirely too crass for my comfort)

However, I did post some pics from yesterday's snowy V-day.

Hair Cut

Well - - since being married I have learned several different things - - however, today I tried a real version of something I had tried a couple times before... but today I did it in larger capacity.

I had tried to cut my hair a couple times earlier this year. but always had Ronnie here as a back-up plan and he actually cut the back part -

But today....

Today I am here - needed a change in the hair cut - and I have cut over 2 inches off my own hair! I just washed it and dried it - am waiting on my straightener to heat up while I blog to get the final result. Maybe some pics will be up soon.

I am fairly happy with the results for now - it isn't exactly what i was hoping - but maybe I will work on it again tomorrow to finish it up... it is at least presentable for now!

Also, just loaded photoshop elements that I got for Christmas onto my PC... its much more detailed than the free Picasa I had been using - anyone have any suggestions on websites that teach ya how to use all the features??

Veterans day and beyond

Isn't it wonderful to have a day to relax? First of all, I have to brag on my man... (you know how it goes). He knew we had been so crazy busy that the house had gotten a bit out of control.... So, Sunday afternoon, when I had a bridal shower and other party to attend, he started the cleaning! He had the bathroom, living room and our bedroom done by the time I got back... we went to church, but afterwards I wasn't feeling too well. He finished up what he had started before he went to bed even "swiffering" everything befor he slept! How blessed I am!!! So, yesterday morning, when I had planned to spend the whole day cleaning... He and I worked to finish dishes, and got the clothes cycles started - then we had time to do other stuff! We went on a Bike ride that ended up being longer than either of us expected. We just kept taking some extra routes along the way, and it ended up leading to QUITE a few fun hills to climb... We needed the exercise though:) (trust me!) We also went and took some pics that I may use on a Christmas card, or, on second thought, maybe I will just post them here and say Merry Christmas when the time is right - who knows:) But with the beautiful colors on the trees here in Southern Va, the pics are WONDERFUL. At least they look that way on my camera, I haven't had the chance to load them to my pc yet - maybe I will add them to this blog later.

We then went to use a gift card left over from the wedding, to buy some Christmas decorations. I have never had to decorate a house for Christmas before - so, needless to say - my decoration options are limited. I am so excited about decorating my own house this year though! Hmmm... where do I start?? That is a blog for another day I am sure.

The end result - a wonderful day honoring and rembering our veterans spending time with my husband...

I want to note as well that my family has been blessed with people that have served our country in the military. Both of my grandfathers fought in the Korean conflict. My uncle served in the Coast Guard and passed away while on the Presidential honor guard in Washington D.C. and of course you all know that my brother is currently serving in the middle east today. Thank God for an "all volunteer" army that has stood for over 250 years protecting our freedoms... because as we all have heard many times... our freedom is not free - it comes with a GREAT pricetag of blood being shed....

Picture link

P.S. I wanted to include a link to random pictures that I post online whenever the Mayhew's do something fun.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/allegro425

Julia