Stupid, Stupid, Stupid!

I have clearly done one of the most stupid things I've ever done. On Sunday I was doing some yardwork. Let me stop here and say that I know this is completely out of the ordinary for me. I hate sweating, I hate bugs, and I hate climbing in places where bugs and spiders might reside. Not to mention that I run from every buzzing sound I hear in my ear because I KNOW it's a bee after me. Anyway, I was pulling weeds and raking up some dead leaves in the backyard. I got really, really hot. The pool looked really inviting. I took off my shoes, socks, visor, and sunglasses and jumped in fully clothed. The water felt so cool and refreshing. As I started to float, it dawned on me that my cell phone was in the pocket of my shorts! Yes, it's ruined. I am now using my old phone (same number) until my contract runs out and I can get another phone for cheap. That will be in about 2 years. The phone I ruined was pretty new. At least my old one still works! I just can't take pictures anymore. RIP cool cell phone, RIP.

This is called a layout

Here is a video taken during Carissa's latest private tumbling lesson. She is doing really nice layouts lately!

Beta Club

Carissa was invited to join Beta Club for next school year. This is quite an honor. She accepted. The National Beta Club promotes character, develops leadership skills, encourages service involvement, recognizes achievement, and
provides technological advantages to students in grades 5 - 12. I'm not sure when she'll have time for it, but we're going to give it a try!

Straight Hair Mania

Carissa has said for a long time that she'd like to have straight hair. I remember her being 5 years old and saying she was jealous of her friends with straight hair because they were able to just take a brush and comb right through their hair. Not so with Carissa's hair. Well, with the "Chi" flat iron becoming more affordable, we have purchased one. Here is what they do to my curly-headed child . . .


It takes quite a while to straighten her hair, and she gets very nervous around her face and ears. I can't wait until she can do it herself! =)