Hair Do

   When I was growing up I probably started doing my own hair at the age of four. My oldest daughter did this as well. There was just something about us that wanted to do our own thing in the hair department. I think we probably both insisted on picking our own clothes as well. I used to wish for a pin I could attach to the back of my oldests clothing that said, 'Yes, I dress myself.' I remember one day she went to kindergarten with so many hair pins in just her bangs that some were sticking straight up. She was amazing.
  I used to sport massive Easter colored hair clips that were not bows but arrangements of flowers. They stuck off the sides of my red hair in a very startling manner, but I am sure I thought it was beautiful. I also started doing my sister's hair for them when they were quite young. I doubt my mom did much hair. I was happy to take over and do what needed to be done. My sister's have some incredibly gorgeous school photos of them as I did their hair and also picked their outfits. My mom turned a blind eye I guess, but one year the crimped frizz look just takes the cake! We look a sight with our missing teeth, frizzy hair and massive hair bows and we felt ready for a ball I am sure.
  Well today we had some guests heading out to a wedding and I offered to do the three girls hair and their mother's as well. I had fun. I have problems hiding hair pins but other than that I feel like I do a decent job. When a girl feels pretty after her hair is done and that little smile steals into their eyes...I feel so great! I am also a master at not pulling and hurting while doing hair since my sisters put up massive, incredible fusses as I pulled and manipulated their locks into things of beauty.
 
Here are some pictures of the hair because I am sure you are dying to see what I can do and because I am proud enough to show them off.

This was mommy's hair and I think I did exactly what she wanted. I am not positive but she assured me she liked it so I was happy with that. 

This is oldest daughter's hair.

This is middle daughter's hair

This is littlest daughter's hair. I had originally started with just the first braid but she declared she didn't want to actually SEE any of her hair so the second layer of braids was added.

  And now they are off to the wedding. I am going to rest as my husband has the three oldest on a hike and the baby is not feeling well and so sleeping. It was a super fun weekend but I am not used to cooking for twelve people and it is not my strong point so I feel pretty drained. I hope your weekend is going well. If you get a chance to enjoy the sun and pick a flower or two I hope it blesses you.
xo