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7.31.2008

Once Upon A Christmas


I started Christmas shopping this week. I love it. Almost time to bust out Dolly and Kenny (My Fav Christmas CD).

What's your favorite Christmas Music?

7.28.2008

Bengal Tigers

OK, I will probably be alone in my answer, most of you probably have little or no evidence on your persons that show you have had children! But I would have no problem with a little nip tuck. My children did amazing things to my body. Stretch marks, flabby skin... I hold no attachment to that. Believe me, I have tried every cream, diet, exercise... I have been a 4 sizes smaller than I am now, and done 500 sit-ups a day, and my stomach still looked like I was attacked by Bengal Tigers! I would probably steer clear of facial procedures. They don't look very natural to me. But don't be shocked if one day my abdomen no longer looks like a marsupial pouch and my girls are up in there original positions!

7.25.2008

Change


Yesterday, I did hair for one of Heath's classmates. She is currently doing a clerkship in surgery. She mentioned that last week she was with a plastic surgeon and got to see some neat things.

So, the question is raised:
What do you think about going under the knife for an elective surgery? On your face? On your body?
Is there anything you would change about your appearance? Why? Botox? Liposuction?


  1. No, I would never think about it. I love me just the way I am.
  2. No, I'm scared of needles, knifes, blood...
  3. Yes, but not on my face.
  4. Yes, I would be open to any type of procedure!
I am waiting to hear from you.

7.23.2008

Move Over Key Lime Pie, There's a New Love in My Life

A, Hi. My name is Lindsey Laughlin. I'm addicted to cupcakes.
No, Seriously! About two weeks ago I stumbled upon these decadent treats at the Apple Barn in Chatham, (my favorite store in the state of Illinois!) I went back the very next day and bought every single one they had. And since that day, I have had too many of them to count. I want the recipe so bad. The thought crossed my mind that I would buy them for Mia's Birthday Party next year, but they close for the winter, Schucks!
Anyway, if you have never been to the Apple Barn, you should. It is so with the trip. They have fresh fruits and veggies, awesome plants, a fudge bar, a bakery, and tons of specialty sauces and food items. Apple Cider slushies, UMM! During apple harvest, or whatever it's called, they have the most wonderful varieties of apples. Some that I have never heard of before. But you have to get there fast, because they sell'um just as fast as they pick'um.
Oh, how I would love to have a place like that of my own.
Apple Barn
2290 E Walnut
Chatham, IL 62629

Help me, Please!

There have been days when I go to water my flowers that it looks like something has tried to burrow in my flowers. I thought maybe it was the cute little bunnies that we always see in our back yard. How naive. Yesterday morning, when I opened the door, I saw the neighbor's cat doing business in my mulch, and then burying it. I need some advice on the best way to prevent this. Katie, I know this has happened to you, does it happen to anyone else?

7.22.2008

Schticky Fairy Strikes Again, Part Deux

Where do I begin?
If you have not read my most recent post, please do.
And let me also just say that blogging has changed my life, and Mia's. When I come upon a situation like the "schticky fairy," I no longer am susceptible to disciplining out of anger. Instead, I think, "this is going to make such a great post on my blog!" By the time I take some pictures, I have usually cooled off, and all that is left to do is laugh at the situation at hand. It is so hard to have your child take you seriously as you are chuckling while giving them a serious talking to.
OK. So after we ate lunch, Mia requested to watch Ratatouille. I knew that I wanted the kids to take naps so that I could have some time to myself and so I could write a blog for today. I don't like to do this while my kids are awake. So, I put Jack down, put in a movie for Mia in our bedroom, and came out to the couch, turned on the Food Network, and began to blog. She came out of the room a few times. I told her that it was time to take a nap. I put her back on the bed and shut the door behind me. Silence. AHHH! I was able to do everything I wanted and even squeeze in a little nap. About 45 minutes later, I hear the bedroom door open. "That was a short nap," I thought to myself. A minute later, no Mia. She didn't come out to snuggle with me as she usually does. Danger! Danger! Something has taken place that I probably don't want to deal with. "Did she pee on my bed?, Did empty my underwear drawer out again?" Suddenly, my wondering was over. As I made my way down the cool dark hallway, out pops an Oompa-Loompa. My oxygen supply had strangely vanished. Sweat immediately forms on my forehead. "OMG-(gosh) I left my makeup bag alone in the same room as my sweet little 2 1/2 year old girl!" What a sight. All I can say is, ( and only those who have read The Shack will get the humor in this,) I saw Fractals. Beautiful arrays of color and glitter and texture and sparkle.
I thought about it for a second, and then I just began to choke on my laughter. So, don't worry. No children were hurt in the making of this blog.

P.S. This makeover came complete with some Tea Tree Shaping Cream in her hair, courtesy of HL.

P.S. 2 I Love Mia so much.













Schticky Fairy Strikes Again!


Why is it that children will tell on themselves after they have done something they weren't supposed to do? I usually never like to hear the words, "MOM, come wook mom!"

7.21.2008

Wow, I actually finished a book!

So, I finished "The Shack." Interesting. There are many things I would say about this book, but instead I will just share my favorite concepts.

  • Live a loved life.
  • "... have to declare your forgiveness a hundred times the first day and the second day, but the third day will be less and each day after, until one day you realize that you ave forgiven completely. And then one day you will pray for his wholeness and give him over to me..."

Nothing we haven't all heard before, but such truth.

7.19.2008

Terms of Endearment

I was recently asked to make a post of the baby names I like for a Girl and the names I like for a Boy, and all the "closet names I like." This is what I decided:

  • A child's name is such a special thing.
  • There are so many babies in utero right now.
  • I would not handle it well if one of my baby names was used. That's just me;)
So this is my alternative:

With our first child these were our options:

Boy--Judah
Blonde Girl--Launa
Brunette Girl--Mia

And what do you know, she was born a brunette, and now she has the whitest blonde hair!

With our second child these were the options:

Girl--Lola
Boy--Jude
Boy--Jackson

We went to the hospital undecided if we would come home with a Jude or a Jackson. It came to the last minutes before Jack was born that we bagged the name Jude because we couldn't think of a great middle name to go with it. But it is a great name!

Second, we here at the Laughlin house are just a bunch of silly people. You would all probably love to sit a watch us interact everyday. But you know what the Bible says, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!" Hence, we have a lot of silly names we like to call each other.

Some of my names for Heath:
  • Chach (It's a spanglish thing)
  • Poppy

Heath's name for me:
  • Chachi










Our names for Mia:
  • Tink
  • Mia Mose (This is what Haley calls her)
  • Mima (This is what Matthew called her)
  • Bonita
  • Muffin Head
  • My love














Our name's for Jackson:
  • Max (Mia's name for him for months)
  • Mac
  • Macon Tate
  • Gac
  • Gacon Tate
  • Mister Mister
  • Jack-Son (With a French accent):)
  • Love
Those are just few of our pet names. Is anyone else out there as silly as we?

7.18.2008

Heath Laughlin, medical student


I just want to thank everyone who was praying for Heath during his Board studies and exam. He got his results back this week and he did outstanding. I am so proud of him. He put in hundreds of hours studying for that exam. I do not discredit his hard work, but I know that prayer makes difference in both of our lives. So, thanks. He has started his third year and is off and running. God is so faithful. Psalm 138.8 "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me..."

7.17.2008

A Very Merry 1/2 Birthday to You!


Mia Rose Laughlin,
Today is your 2 and a 1/2 year old birthday.
You weigh 27 lbs. and are 8 and a 1/2 juice boxes tall.
You're pretty silly. You love Rella "schnacks" and "noonles."
You always say hello to a stranger and show them your shoes.
You can ride a bike, jump over a pile of books, and swim in the pool all alone.
You love all your cousins and you get so "happy excited" when you see them.
Your favorite movie is Daisy Head Mayzie, on the original Horton Hears a Who.
You love to dance with your Dad to 5,5,5 (1.2.3.4)
You love to get haircuts.
You still like us to kiss all your boo boos.
Your Quack still sleeps with you every night.
You still suck your thumb. You still twist your hair.
We still like to check on you every night before I go to bed.
Your Momma still looks at you everyday and thinks,
"I can't believe God gave me you. You are better than I ever could have imagined you!"
You bring so much joy to our hearts, everyday.
You are so loved, every moment.
I am a happy mommy.

Love, Momma

7.14.2008

O, My Garsh!

This post was requested by Jody. I have to say, as a stylist, that I am so ashamed of my hair in some of these photos. I just look at them and say, "what was I thinking ?, and, what was the person who did my hair like that thinking?" But this was terribly fun. You all should post some old hair pictures, too.

PS. Best Color?
Best cut?

Worst color?
Worst cut?

I would Love to hear from you guys!



This was an awesome haircut in Jr. High.


I used to wear these braids all the time.


16


17


My natural color.


My first Highlights.


Senior year.

Senior prom.

20


First haircut from a hair show, Micheal O'Rouke, Sexy Hair



Honeymoon.


FL hair show.


Yes. Green and Yellow


What I look like before a ponytail.


SO plain.


1.18.06


Black vixen hair.

I don't even know what to say about this hair.


Mid-twenties crisis hair.

Hair show 06.


Stepford wife.

Champ.

Christmas 2007



Short and sweet.

12.28.07
Is it just me, or do I look 10 years older here?


Jack and his momma.