O Christmas Tree

 The Rigby "Blue Spruce" Christmas Tree

 My handsome lumber jack husband ;o)

I have never ever had a real Christmas tree until now.  M was so excited to share that experience with his preggo wife.  Soooo on Saturday we road out to a Christmas tree farm in a beautiful quaint town in VA.  I love the countryside here.  It is so beautiful with the rolling hills and old homes.  Once at the farm we searched high and low for our perfect tree.  M also introduced me to Blue Spruces last year and I knew that it was what I wanted for my first real tree.  The tree really is the perfect shape.  Last year we didn't decorate because we were about to move, so I was glad to get all my great decorations out for our last Christmas with just the two of us.  The only downside to a real tree is it will not stop shedding and between my hair, the dogs' hair, and the tree I am a sweeping maniac. LOL

Give Thanks!

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

This year has been quite the adventure for M & I with moving, new jobs, and approaching parenthood.   We are very thankful for our healthy family, friends, jobs, renters, clearing debt, our dogs, and baby Mac.  I can't describe how excited I am to meet this little guy.  After our 18 week ultrasound it hit me like a ton of bricks.  To have gone from never really knowing if I wanted children to falling madly in love with this little boy we haven't even met is very emotional.  I can't wait to see what God has in store for our lives.  He is in charge and I am so thankful he blessed us with this opportunity.  M & I are staying put for  Thanksgiving and will have dinner with his parents.  The news just said that they expect 900,000 travelers on the road in this area.  We will make the 13 hour trip home for a sweet TN Christmas!!!  I hope each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?

The Good and Bad Buys in Hair care of 2010

Good Buys

Twisty Bobby Pins

I saw these on TV and had to try them.  These hold my hair up in many different styles all day and they do not make my head hurt.  If you know me then you know I have super thick long curly hair. I bought mine at Target.

Kerastase Shampoo and Conditioner

(the best in hair products you will ever buy) I promise!!!

I am very picky when it comes to hair care.  I color/highlight my hair every 2 to 2.5 months because of early grey. ERRR  Since I spend so much on that I feel that I should use good products.  I have tried many different brands because I was trying to find a less expensive one, but this is the best.  I am done shopping around and will stick to what I know is good.  It's a bit pricey, but more concentrated so it lasts longer.

Bad Buys

Bumble and Bumble Alojoba Shampoo and Conditioner

I have tried many different Bumble and Bumble products and this was by far the WORST!!  I have never been pleased with any product from this high end brand. 

Organix Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner

TERRIBLE!!!!!! This was one of my shots at a cheaper hair product and what a waste of money.   I thought maybe since I am preggo that my hair doesn't detangle as well as it used to, but when Amy came to visit she used this and reported the same thing.  I have never put so much conditioner on my hair in my life and once it is rinsed out I think there are more tangles than before.

Garnier Shampoo and Conditioner all in One

You guessed it another shot at a cheaper product.  I will make this brief.  It gave me an awful painful case of a dry scalp.  I had to have 2-3 deep conditioning treatments at a salon before I had any relief.

Cheers to Beautiful Hair!! XOXO