Well, it's about time I tried more with the girls hair than mini-puffs and teeny weeny afros. For so long I thought that styling caused breakage and was painful and could damage the hairline. It can. But what I have learned is that it can be done in a way that is healthy and protects the hair. So let the fun begin! Now, if you are a pro at this...please pardon my skills. I am a work in progress, but having fun and wanted to share with my family.
Sadie and I had so much fun looking through styles on this blog. For some reason I couldn't get the link to work the other day. Its linked under my adoption blogs to the right as Happy Girl Hair. You can tell in the pic above that Sadie's hairline looks "fuzzy" in the front and I just did it. What I learned is that you can help the hair to not break and stress when styling if you allow these little hairs to not be in the style. Umm...clear as mud right? She made it clear on her blog...go check it out.
What I have found is that this can be really fun, not at all painful and great bonding for me and the girls...and as the last post showed...even the boys!
I have even ordered a new hair product, a book and a new brush. I thought I was managing fine with the system and combs I have...but I think it will help me as the girls' hair grows longer to
really detangle and not just
manage.
Oh sweet baby...you have no idea how much I longed to take care of your precious curls. For years I dreamed of you and your brothers and sister; I wondered if I was crazy. God has actually made that dream come true. I am beyond blessed to call you my daughter and play with your hair, wipe your tears and boogies. You are my lovebug and I pray you feel how much your daddy and I adore you.
My parents got here today! I can't tell you how wonderful this day has been! 
And to make this most incredible day even better...my sweets had the day off!
So we finally got a picture of all 6 of us!
And they took us out for lunch (and malts!).
My heart is so full to be with two of my most favorite people, and my crew, in such a fun town!
Guess who is now 8 months old??? 
She loves crackers and her Noonie! It was so fun to see the kids overcome with joy when my parents drove up. God is so good!
Happy 8 months baby girl. As much as I hate to see you growing up so quickly...I love seeing your personality come out!
Yes, I know...I take entirely too many pictures. I just can't help myself.
I was enjoying this sunny day at the park and loved watching the girls together and the boys together. Owen told me that they were shoveling snow for their sisters. How sweet are they?
Can you see Emery's huge smile? Priceless. She was laughing out loud at Sadie pushing her.
Love these guys...it was so warm they took their coats off.
Sadie is loving having a little sister. She wants to do everything with her and for her. 
They were watching Baby Einstein together...so cute!
We got donuts for breakfast as a little "yahoo" for Owen's half-birthday. Sadie ate most of them!
You know I had to beg for this one! 
Sadie LOVES pushing Emery in the swing...in fact she won't let anyone else do it! 
Sadie wanted to ride in the baby swing...problem is she has the LONGEST legs. Bless her heart!
She's on the move people!!! Woohoo Emme!!!!
She stays pretty close to the ground; she does seem to be our most cautious child yet. Just watch...that statement will come back to bite me! 
Emery got her first twists. Again, on this 
Cooper's funny face cracks me up. After I did Emery's hair, Cooper loved it so much he wanted some. Why not? If nothing else I could practice sections and twists more...well, then Owen wanted some. Luckily they didn't last but 15 minutes with them in. I could not believe they sat for an hour and let me do this!