Kate's Hair

My little sister Kate had her hair chopped off last week while visiting in AZ. She plans on giving it to Locks of Love. She looks super cute! Before:

After:

However, over the last few days, she has been complaining that she misses her long hair. It made me think of Little Women when Jo has to sell her hair and is lamenting its loss after it is too late. Jo's sister Amy says "Oh, Jo--your one beauty!"

Even if Kate's hair did NOT look good, she thankfully has many beautiful features to be grateful for. :o)

Love ya K8!

Or else.

We saw this nice reminder on a bill board in Montgomery, Alabama.

A little larger for those with failing vision:

Well, you read it--now you have no excuse.

Get yourselves to church this Sabbath and have yourselves a Merry Christmas!

Highlights from our trip across the South...

Holiday Traditions

Jared's mom always purchases a new ornament each year for us to place on our Christmas tree. She writes each person's initials (and the year) on the ornament so we don't forget when we received it. I think it's a great tradition and I am glad she passed this tradition on to us. Jared has some of the sweetest little ornaments from his childhood. When he puts them up, I think it causes him to reflect upon the fact that he is getting old!

This year we were all able to help decorate Jennifer's Christmas tree on Thanksgiving. Kayleigh was a great helper!