*2011*

On New Years Eve my husband and the kids went to church to help setup for our ward dance/celebration that was to take place that night. Since it was almost a New Year I needed a new hair-do. This was the perfect time to go to the Salon. I was excited for a change since it's been a while I've did anything with my hair.

 I don't know if it was such a good idea. I decided I wanted to get highlights.  I was relaxed and excited as the hair dresser started to unfold the foil. She told me that the color would look dark, but when she washed my hair it would be a lot lighter.  I seemed to believe her. As she was blow drying my hair I could see the color it was going to be........:( :( The color was nowhere near what I wanted. I was upset inside.  As I watched the other ladies/girls get their hair fixed. I was really upset at how nice their hair turned out. When I told her I didn't like the color, she said that if she would've left it longer ,it would damage my hair. As if it's not already damaged. haha! She tried to make things better by saying...next time I come in she could get it lighter. NEXT TIME? I don't think there will ever be a next time. :(   Pssshhhhhhh!  I know...What a great time to have this attitude!

I think I was way too nice. I even gave her a good tip. Why did I do that? No, I wasn't preparing for a New Year. But this is totally killing my New Years.  When I picked up my husband and the kids from church I put my hood on because I was embarrassed of my hair. We got home and I told my husband I didn't feel like going to the dance. ALL BECAUSE MY HAIR! It may not look as bad as I make it to be, but I need a fixer-upper! It's still the way it was a week ago. hahahahhaha!

Anyways....We've made New Year Goals as a family and our biggest one is SERVICE.  When we held our first Family Home Evening for this year, Daddy asked the kids what service was. Fanga seemed to understand and Anela replied: "It's when you help an old lady." :) Yes, it is Anela! :)  We have also made it a goal to do daily scripture reading as a family.  Our list goes on.......So far, So good!

Peni is back to work. Things are back to the way it was...Only better! Our little family has grown a lot closer through everything we've been through this past year. It was weird for Anela and Ben Jr. to see their Dad go back to work. They woke up the morning he went back and asked where Daddy was. They miss waking up to Daddy.  But it's a good thing he's back. He feels so much better and is also happy to be back at work. His Neurologist gave him NO RESTRICTIONS. Wow and Hallelujah! :) Thanks AGAIN to everyone who has been there for our little family while Peni was sick. God Bless!

Excited for a NEW BEGINNING.......