Saturday, November 21, 2009
Recent Happenings
It has been a while since my last post, I guess I'm about "a once a monther" But here are a few pictures of some recent happening. Audrey's birthday was at the beginning of November, she turned nine and then of course here are a few Halloween pictures. Audrey as batgirl, Olivia was Spider queen and Whitney was a dear cuddly Tiger. Much love to all!! Hope you enjoy
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Perm pictures
Here are some pictures of the permed hair. Funny now Olivia will say she wants it back to normal. She's crazy...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Bad things happen in threes and it's Permanant!
It has been forever since my last post. Not sure what happen, the girls are back in school and I'm also in school. I'm a teacher assistant in Whitney's preschool. Although we aren't in the same class. We catch up for lunch and recess.
But I just wanted to write about the past couple of days because when I think about it I could either laugh or cry. So I thinking writing could be kind'a therapuetic. (Not sure I spelled that write, so don't judge me)
To begin with Wayne and I have been wanted to sell our do something with our old van. We held onto it not sure that maybe we might need it (that is another story completely) But it has come in handy in moving things outand whatnot, well last Wednesday Wayne was driving and cleaning up this apartment that we rent downtown, he got into a little accident. Now the headlight on the passenger side is busted and paint in chipped and there is a very noticable dent in the front and it leaks some kind of fluid. Thank goodness Wayne was unharmed. Now we might just have to junk the van, when I was hopeing we might be able to help someone out with it.
Next, so our computer in broken. As we speak I'm using Wayne's work laptop. But I'm worried sick over my pictures and everything else that I had on it. No word yet from the repair place, but hopefully all will be well. We will see.
And finally, yesterday unbeknowest to myself Wayne's cell was in his pants pocket, that went directly to the washing machine after the service project he did with the girls. We were both pretty glum about this one. He has over 500 contacts on it and is expecting so very important calls on Monday, yikes, what to doooo! Luckily he did find his contract and he did purchase protection-so we will see what Monday brings at the Sprint store.
Now on to what I've really been wanting to write about. On Friday the girls just had a half day. Well, earlier in the week I was curling the girls hair and Olivia was not happy about it. The reason she wasn't happy was because she asked this question. "Mom how long will these curls last?" and I said "Well they will probably fall out by the end of the day" In which she immediately burst into tears, I don't want them to go away.... Mom, "Well honey the only way curls will stay in your hair is if you get a perm, do you want one of those? "Yes"
Well we have a hair school here in town and my friend one time told me that she took her daughter there. They do a good job and it's cheaper. In my mind, I actually did want to try this for one of my girls. I remember perms as a child, and I thought perms have changed alot since then.
So back to the half day on Friday, Capri college had an opening, 1:00. Great, told Olivia, excitment!!! A perm, wow!
Well this was my first time to Capri, very busy place, lots of students and people getting different treatments, nails, hair, makeup... I took all the girls, Audrey, Olivia, and Whitney. So much for them to see as well.
The gal doing Olivia was so nice, she already had all her perm points and loved doing perms. She assured me Olivia was probably not to young and if she wanted one than we should be alright. Let's get started...
Wrapping. She wrapped Olivia's hair in a way that I had never seen. Her head was piled high with pink and white rollers. She said her head was so heavy. But she did great considering it took 2 hours to roll the hair. And at some point two people were rolling, Audrey, "are they done yet" Mom, "Patience, and have you seen Whitney" Whitney, "Mom I want more skittles" )(Thanks goodness for the quarter machines) "Audrey, will you check the parking meter". It was crazy!!!
Alright we are ready for the perm. Great I thought the hard part is over...
Take this towel and hold it over your eyes. This is all bringing back so many memories of perms in the past. "Mom!!! Why does this stink!!!!" I totally forgot about the stink, perms stink and burn your eyes.
Now it you are not aware of Olivia personality, I'm not sure I can explain how the rest of this went. She just can get excited and upset very quickly. So we held her head, wetted the towel and kept saying just five more minutes. After it was over I so felt like I had just helped her to give birth. It's okay! You're doing great!
After it was over. Water was all over floor. She needed new clothes because hers were all wet. So she got a new Capri t-shirt. And all the college instructor ladies kept coming saying you poor girl, but your hair looks gorgeous!!!
So after all this Olivia now has curly hair of which I will post a picture later. Audrey says I want one, but only after my hair is longer and I want bigger rods,yada yada, yada, and when Olivia is asked if she will ever do a perm again she says, only when I'm 103. All this just to look like Taylor Swift!
But I just wanted to write about the past couple of days because when I think about it I could either laugh or cry. So I thinking writing could be kind'a therapuetic. (Not sure I spelled that write, so don't judge me)
To begin with Wayne and I have been wanted to sell our do something with our old van. We held onto it not sure that maybe we might need it (that is another story completely) But it has come in handy in moving things outand whatnot, well last Wednesday Wayne was driving and cleaning up this apartment that we rent downtown, he got into a little accident. Now the headlight on the passenger side is busted and paint in chipped and there is a very noticable dent in the front and it leaks some kind of fluid. Thank goodness Wayne was unharmed. Now we might just have to junk the van, when I was hopeing we might be able to help someone out with it.
Next, so our computer in broken. As we speak I'm using Wayne's work laptop. But I'm worried sick over my pictures and everything else that I had on it. No word yet from the repair place, but hopefully all will be well. We will see.
And finally, yesterday unbeknowest to myself Wayne's cell was in his pants pocket, that went directly to the washing machine after the service project he did with the girls. We were both pretty glum about this one. He has over 500 contacts on it and is expecting so very important calls on Monday, yikes, what to doooo! Luckily he did find his contract and he did purchase protection-so we will see what Monday brings at the Sprint store.
Now on to what I've really been wanting to write about. On Friday the girls just had a half day. Well, earlier in the week I was curling the girls hair and Olivia was not happy about it. The reason she wasn't happy was because she asked this question. "Mom how long will these curls last?" and I said "Well they will probably fall out by the end of the day" In which she immediately burst into tears, I don't want them to go away.... Mom, "Well honey the only way curls will stay in your hair is if you get a perm, do you want one of those? "Yes"
Well we have a hair school here in town and my friend one time told me that she took her daughter there. They do a good job and it's cheaper. In my mind, I actually did want to try this for one of my girls. I remember perms as a child, and I thought perms have changed alot since then.
So back to the half day on Friday, Capri college had an opening, 1:00. Great, told Olivia, excitment!!! A perm, wow!
Well this was my first time to Capri, very busy place, lots of students and people getting different treatments, nails, hair, makeup... I took all the girls, Audrey, Olivia, and Whitney. So much for them to see as well.
The gal doing Olivia was so nice, she already had all her perm points and loved doing perms. She assured me Olivia was probably not to young and if she wanted one than we should be alright. Let's get started...
Wrapping. She wrapped Olivia's hair in a way that I had never seen. Her head was piled high with pink and white rollers. She said her head was so heavy. But she did great considering it took 2 hours to roll the hair. And at some point two people were rolling, Audrey, "are they done yet" Mom, "Patience, and have you seen Whitney" Whitney, "Mom I want more skittles" )(Thanks goodness for the quarter machines) "Audrey, will you check the parking meter". It was crazy!!!
Alright we are ready for the perm. Great I thought the hard part is over...
Take this towel and hold it over your eyes. This is all bringing back so many memories of perms in the past. "Mom!!! Why does this stink!!!!" I totally forgot about the stink, perms stink and burn your eyes.
Now it you are not aware of Olivia personality, I'm not sure I can explain how the rest of this went. She just can get excited and upset very quickly. So we held her head, wetted the towel and kept saying just five more minutes. After it was over I so felt like I had just helped her to give birth. It's okay! You're doing great!
After it was over. Water was all over floor. She needed new clothes because hers were all wet. So she got a new Capri t-shirt. And all the college instructor ladies kept coming saying you poor girl, but your hair looks gorgeous!!!
So after all this Olivia now has curly hair of which I will post a picture later. Audrey says I want one, but only after my hair is longer and I want bigger rods,yada yada, yada, and when Olivia is asked if she will ever do a perm again she says, only when I'm 103. All this just to look like Taylor Swift!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Ross Whoo's went to the zoo...
Here are just a few more pictures from our Colorado adventure. While traveling through from Denver to Pueblo we had an opportunity to visit some good friends in the Colorado Springs area. They were so wonderful and showed us a great time. On our one day together we went to Chyenne Mountain Zoo. Such a neat place. It is actually on the side of a mountain. The girls saw lots of animals and enjoyed a nice ski lift ride to the top. Enjoy the pictures...
All aboard, getting ready to ride the train..
Willibe wallaby, waudrey and elephant sat on Audrey, enjoying the baby Wallaby..
Yeah, they said that is just a baby Grizzle bear...
You see all kinds at the zoo...
Every kind of monkey...
from the little to the big...
Here's a view of the lift that take you to the top. Aaron and Sarah are up there with their family. Thanks so much for the great time in Colorado Springs...
We really enjoyed our stay with your family. Thanks so much for having us and making so many memories...
We loved the giraffes...
All aboard, getting ready to ride the train..
Willibe wallaby, waudrey and elephant sat on Audrey, enjoying the baby Wallaby..
Yeah, they said that is just a baby Grizzle bear...
You see all kinds at the zoo...
Every kind of monkey...
from the little to the big...
Here's a view of the lift that take you to the top. Aaron and Sarah are up there with their family. Thanks so much for the great time in Colorado Springs...
We really enjoyed our stay with your family. Thanks so much for having us and making so many memories...
We loved the giraffes...Tuesday, June 16, 2009
BERMUDA!
So, the day actually did come where we left on our trip. June 3, 2009 has been a day that we were anticipating since the wintry cold of March. Now that it has come and went, we are just stunned that we've had this experience. Bermuda is just one of those places you never think about, really. You hear the name and just kinda lump it together with all those other Caribbean islands. But we learned real fast that the locals will tell you this isn't the Caribbean, the Caribbean is 8 hours south from here. And the people of Bermuda are so sweet. You would think they would have the right to stick their noses up at all these tourist coming on their island, but they don't. One night Wayne and I went to the local market, we were talking to our checker and she asked us where we were staying. We told her and she knew all these people who worked there. You really do get the small town feeling, everyone knows everybody. I mean the whole island is only 23 miles long, so when we asked our helpful concierge if we could walk to the market, he just kinda laughed and said you can walk to anywhere in Bermuda. Although after having driven on some of the streets, I definitely wouldn't recommend walking near any roads. 
A view from the airplane as we were coming in to Bermuda.
I love that even before you find the beaches you can see that the water is BLUE .
Here's a photo of the hotel, PINK is the country's national color... or it should be
Wayne enjoyed taking a picture of the fish, they were pretty big.
This is Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda's premier beach, it was beautiful. Mark Twain use to say, " You can go to Heaven if you want, I'd rather stay in Bermuda"
The Lone Ranger had Silver and Wayne Ross got, THUNDER I'm just so happy that he even wanted to go horseback riding. Although he's not the one who ended up saddle sore after the ride. Got to learn that secret...
Bermuda is owned by Britain and if your at this spot at the right time you could get served your fill of Tea
Yes, Mark Twain is one of Bermuda most famous guests. It was rumored that he stayed at our hotel at one time, but he wasn't very helpful with directions...
We loved the beach! It just looks like pool water out there. Except there were Portuguese Man of Wars floating out there, not so safe... Wayne said he started to get good at finding them on the water... Allie didn't even get started. She just took her leisurely strolls along the beach soaking it all in.
The sand is truly PINK, (this photo doesn't really do it justice, maybe because my legs are also pink)
Poor Wayne had a bad headache this day and still endured just laying on the beach, because this is BERMUDA
And finally, this arch is found all over in Bermuda, our taxi driver said it is called a "Moongate" and if you stand inside one and make a wish all your dreams will come true. So my wish is that Wayne can win this vacation next year ;-) But I am so proud of his amazing accomplishment. He has truly done some wonderful things in his life and I feel so blessed just to be along for the ride.
A view from the airplane as we were coming in to Bermuda.
I love that even before you find the beaches you can see that the water is BLUE .
Here's a photo of the hotel, PINK is the country's national color... or it should be
Wayne enjoyed taking a picture of the fish, they were pretty big.
This is Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda's premier beach, it was beautiful. Mark Twain use to say, " You can go to Heaven if you want, I'd rather stay in Bermuda"
The Lone Ranger had Silver and Wayne Ross got, THUNDER I'm just so happy that he even wanted to go horseback riding. Although he's not the one who ended up saddle sore after the ride. Got to learn that secret...
Bermuda is owned by Britain and if your at this spot at the right time you could get served your fill of Tea
Yes, Mark Twain is one of Bermuda most famous guests. It was rumored that he stayed at our hotel at one time, but he wasn't very helpful with directions...
We loved the beach! It just looks like pool water out there. Except there were Portuguese Man of Wars floating out there, not so safe... Wayne said he started to get good at finding them on the water... Allie didn't even get started. She just took her leisurely strolls along the beach soaking it all in.
The sand is truly PINK, (this photo doesn't really do it justice, maybe because my legs are also pink)
Poor Wayne had a bad headache this day and still endured just laying on the beach, because this is BERMUDA
And finally, this arch is found all over in Bermuda, our taxi driver said it is called a "Moongate" and if you stand inside one and make a wish all your dreams will come true. So my wish is that Wayne can win this vacation next year ;-) But I am so proud of his amazing accomplishment. He has truly done some wonderful things in his life and I feel so blessed just to be along for the ride.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Hello, it's me again
This was just one of the most unusual pictures. I think when I let the girls take a few this is some of what I got back. Usually I delete them, but this one I'm gonna keep. Well, I finally updated the blog, Wayne's been wanting this done for a while so, hope you all enjoy. Our family is doing well and will be taking off on Friday for a well deserved vacation. The girls are excited because they think it's cool to leave before school is actually out. Normally they would be in till the 8th. Sooo enjoy the update!Quikie but goody
Well, we decided for Memorial weekend that we would try some camping. This Ray Stevens song comes to mind every time I think of the word "camping" , I digress, but you should listen to it sometime. Anyways we couldn't stay for the whole weekend, just Friday to Saturday. The girls loved it. We drove to Scott County park on Friday and lucked out. They don't accept reservations, first come first served. Well they were pretty full when we got there. But the place we got was a dream. Number 41 if you are ever in the area, nice.
Friday night we just sat around the campfire with marshmallows. Then on Saturday we got up had a great breakfast and hiked a little bit. After that we headed to the pool. The weather was beautiful, but we left with more than our fair share of bug bites. Enjoy the pictures of our "quikie but goody"
Hold really still and maybe they won't bite, but Wayne just might take a picture...
Olivia, "This is a little higher now that I'm standing on it, maybe not this time Dad..." (but Audrey didn't seem to have any problem)
Cheese, it was hard to get a whole family shot, not to many were braving the woods, just too many gnats!! But Scott County is beautiful... there's golfing, horseback riding, biking, swimming, and hiking.
Our campsite, we had a few neighbors from Maquoketa. They had a dog named, "Chewy" that Olivia and Whitney just loved.
Have I mentioned there were bugs...
Yum, Yum breakfast, Wayne is in his element when he cooks by the fire. I thought these eggs were so beautiful...
Here's the pancakes, the one of the left is Daffy Duck, in case you couldn't tell, I'm not sure but I believe the other one is Mickey... (there's also a picture of the bacon that I didn't download, but it was sooo unbelieveable good, Wayne and I couldn't help ourselves, so our diets didn't survive the weekend much)
What a guy, it is so cool to see a man cooking your breakfast, couldn't ask for anything more. Thanks honey for a great weekend!!!!
She thought this up all by herself, so we had to get a picture, if you can't tell she made a marshmallow weight, and it was a little heavy...
Happy Memorial day! Wayne and his girls...with the hatchet, he was teaching them some of his woodsman skills...
Red Wing
A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of driving to Red Wing, Minnesota to watch Wayne's brother Andrew graduate from Southeast Minnesota. Grandma came along and we had a lovely time. The drive was beautiful and Red Wing was gorgeous. Andy showed us around his school and where he does all his work and then we drove around Red Wing. It was all really interesting and a lot of fun. He is now able to do instrument repair on all band instruments. Now he is off in a few weeks to the Big Apple. We wish him all the best and hope that the move goes smooth!!! Here are a few highlights of the graduation!!
Andy and a few of his friends that he went to school with and met while in Minnesota. Hopefully we will get to meet some of them again!
A couple of cuties who got to take their picture with another cutie, thanks Uncle "Candy"
Proud Mom with her newly graduated son. Happy Day!
I am smart...er
Proud big brother, Wayne and Andy
A couple of cuties who got to take their picture with another cutie, thanks Uncle "Candy"
Proud Mom with her newly graduated son. Happy Day!
I am smart...er
Proud big brother, Wayne and Andy
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
HaPpY BiRtHdAy WHitNeY!!!
Today is Whitney's third birthday! Where have the last three years gone, it's amazing. But Whitney is such an important part of our family. She makes us laugh and she is always so quick to show and give her love in return. On Sunday she was able to celebrate with all our close family. I want to thank them so much for coming up! So Happy Birthday Whitney!
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