What do you think?

Andrea Lynch can’t exactly remember the last time she shampooed her hair. Maybe it was last summer? No, more like September. She thinks.
For most Americans, the idea of skipping shampoo for even a day is enough to make us feel a little itchy. But some hair stylists and dermatologists say going a few extra days between shampoos — or ditching the stuff entirely — could actually benefit your tresses......

In recent years, "no poo" has become something of an underground beauty trend (despite being saddled with an unfortunate moniker) that's split into two camps: beauty mavens who believe they've found hair care's dirty little secret, and environmentally minded folks who want to use fewer plastic products and products with fewer chemicals.

These are two ladies who love NOT shampooing.

I read this story today online. I don't know what to think. They say it takes anywhere from 2 -8 weeks for your hair to stabilize, which to me means: stop being nasty. I don't know if I could last that long. They claim the hair isn't stinky, but I find that hard to believe. You can read the whole article thru the link below, then let me know what you think.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30337386/?GT1=43001

Mesa Verde with Marka dn Kim and Family

We took a trip with Mark and Kim and family to Mesa Verde. It was chilly, but beautiful and very fun.
Here we are at 4 corners. One limb in each state.

Michael still wrapped up from saw-cutting!

Cousin Sophie, she wasn't sure why we were lying on the ground. She played dead.
Roan

Cousin Travis

Cousin Cami

Avie

Olivia

Paige

Cousin Layne

Michael tired from a day of hiking.

Paige and Avie

Paige

Roan and Michael

Cami, Kim, Mark, and Sophie

Cool Ruins

Ranger tour. Very cool

Freezing and super windy!

excavated home

deer!

grinding corn

and SNOW!

ARC addendum (sp?) 2

Okay, after Jennifer's comments and considering how I would go about this I have decided that you can read out of order. I will continue to let people join through the month of April. Previously read books, even if you only read them last week do not count.
Books started this last Monday (April 13th) and thereafter will count.
Please only report books read to ARC posts, or I will not count them. I am keeping a record and you should too. ARC posts will occur the 1st and 15th of each month barring calamity!
Good Luck!

P.S. scroll downa few posts and you will find the original ARC post, and where to sign up!

P.P.S. also in the previous post I talked about the fact that the words a, the, an would not count for the first letter. I am also willing to overlook other little words like in, on, to if doing so would get you the letter you need. smooch!

100 THINGS (52 NOs)

Instructions: self explanatory



1. Started your own blog - hello!

2. Slept under the stars - Once. At the west desert. FROZE to death all night.

3. Played in a band - Sung in one. Once.

4. Visited Hawaii - ahhh, no. But I hope to be living there in a year or so. Cross your fingers for me.

5. Watched a meteor shower - No, but I've seen falling stars

6. Given more than you can afford to charity - a few times

7. Been to Disneyland /world - Yes, to Land. a couple times growing up and once with my kids.

8. Climbed a mountain - Mt. Timpanogos

9. Held a praying mantis - no, unless you count the time I grabbed the door handle on which a mantis was hanging out.

10. Sung a solo - yes.

11. Bungee jumped - no, I am terrified of heights.

12. Visited Paris - no, but I would like to. Pastries in Italy leave something to be desired.

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea - First I would have to be at SEA.

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch - Does decopage count? How about shirt stenciling?

15. Adopted a child - no, but it is something Michael and I have always wanted to do.

16. this one was missing

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty - I've only seen it from very far away.

18. Grown your own vegetables - every year

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France - Nope.

20. Slept on an overnight train - no, but it sounds fun.

21. Had a pillow fight - yes, but something went wrong. There were NO feathers.

22. Hitch hiked - NO! You want me to get murdered? I've picked up a lady laden with groceries though.

23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill - yes, years ago while working at a telemarketing job. gag.

24. Built a snow fort - I think I observed Jared doing it once.

25. Held a lamb - Yes, at a ward party. I have a picture. oh, wait it is a goat.

26. Gone skinny dipping - yes. Only with my husband though. I think.... ;)

27. Run a Marathon - Would that require running? Um, no.

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice - Expensive and Stinky? NO, we walked and walked and walked. And rode on Water Taxis. They were still stinky, but cheap.

29. Seen a total eclipse - ..of the heart? Anyway, yes. We made some paper contraption to protect the eyes. I can still see, so I guess it worked.

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset - Millions of times

31. Hit a home run - no.

32. Been on a cruise - no, but I want to!

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person - yes, I was underwhelmed. It was pretty fun going very close though and getting sprayed.

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors - no. I only know where Abuelita came from. Nicaragua.

35. Seen an Amish community - Jamesport, out by my sister-in-law in Missouri. We buy the knives and spices. Awesome.

36. Taught yourself a new language - I took Spanish, French, and German in School. I had to learn Italian on my own while living in Italy.

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied - I dream of that day. First we have to get rid of so many bills. I know we have enough, it is just all gone before I have a chance to enjoy it.

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person - yes, no nearly as tall as I expected. We then shopped for purses and ate lunch on the lawn. I remember the sandwich, it was yummy.

39. Gone rock climbing - no

40. Seen Michelangelos David - The fake in the square, yes. a few times. We never wanted to pay the money or wait the wait for the real one.

41. Sung karaoke - for a few holidays in a row it was a must. We burned ourselves out.

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt - no

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant - no

44. Visited Africa - no, but I really want to. Out of Africa is a favorite of mine.

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight - yes, while staying with my cousins in Irvine

46. Been transported in an ambulance - no

47. Had your portrait painted - no

48. Gone deep sea fishing - nope

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person - no

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris - have to get to Paris first.

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling - no, both frighten me.

52. Kissed in the rain - Oh, yeah!

53. Played in the mud - yep

54. Gone to a drive-in theater - many times!

55. Been in a movie - The Lamb of God. Yelling "crucify him". Bottom left corner after the old guy starts the chant. I have a pink head scarf on. I was...15?

56. Visited the Great Wall of China - no, I want to.

57. Started a business - no.

58. Taken a martial arts class - no, but Michael has taught me several jiu-jit-su moves.

59. Visited Russia - no, but I want to.

60. Served at a soup kitchen - no.

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies - no

62. Gone whale watching - no

63. Gotten flowers for no reason - Yes.

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma - blood and plasma a few times.

65. Gone sky diving - If I can't bungee I sure can't skydive.

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp - No

67. Bounced a check - yes, and oh how I hated those fees.

68. Flown in a helicopter - no, but my friend Dan took me up in a small plane in College for my birthday. Terrifying.

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy - A few things.

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial - yes, it was the summer everyone was dying from heat exhaustion. It's tainted D.C. forever.

71. Eaten Caviar - no

72. Pieced a quilt - yes.

73. Stood in Times Square - Drove through. My parents did not stop the RV in NY city!

74. Toured the Everglades - No.

75. Been fired from a job - No

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London - Yes, we did. I "heart" London

77. Broken a bone - nope, never had stitches either.

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle - yes, it was scary everytime.

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person - yes, on a fiels trip and with family

80. Published a book - The day will come...

81. Visited the Vatican - never made it to Rome.

82. Bought a brand new car - no.

83. Walked in Jerusalem - not yet.

84. Had your picture in the newspaper - yes. Cause I was eating at Los Hermanos. And then a few times in the Stars and Stripes cause I was standing by Michael when he got his awards.

85. Read the entire Bible - yes, in Seminary.

86. Visited the White House - yes, pretty cool.

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating - no, but Michael does it often.

88. Had chickenpox - yes, when I was like 3 then I got Shingles. fun, I'm glad I don't remember it.

89. Saved someone's life -No, but I drove very fast to the Hospital when Michael was bleeding.

90. Sat on a jury - GOt close, but they booted me. GLAD.

91. Met someone famous - Diana Gabaldon and Stephenie Meyer. Seen a few stars here and there.

92. Joined a book club - yes, a couple.

93. Lost a loved one - Yes

94. Had a baby - yes, 4 of em.

95. Seen the Alamo in person - no

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake - no, but put my feet in it

97. Been involved in a law suit - yes, stupid people wouldn't pay Michael for the work he had done.

98. Owned a cell phone - Uh, why don't you ask if we've owned a TV?

99. Been stung by a bee - Yes, and it hurts super bad

100. Read an entire book in one day - Many.



Well, my no-s outnumber my yes-s. sad commentary. This took a long time, so only do it if you have a long time to waste! phew.

When Michael Met Saw (pictures below)

Mike was helping me in the garden yesterday evening. We were putting up posts for our beans to grow on. We pounded them into the ground, but they were a little tall so Michael grabbed his saw to cut off the tops. I crouched below and held onto the post. He stood on a short ladder above me. He was afraid the wood would fall onto my head so he grabbed for it. The worm saw caught his sweatshirt at the elbow. He dropped the saw and said something colorful. I said "Did you cut off your finger?" He laughed and said no. Then I said "How bad is it? Are you going to need stitches?" His reply? "YES. Right now, let's go. Grab me a towel."

So I ran into the house grabbed my keys and a towel from the closet. I burst into my room where the kids were watching TV. "Guys, Dad cut his hand, so I gotta run him to the emergency room. Someone will come be with you!" Then I ran out. Behind me I hear one of the kids say, "Is she kidding?"

We hopped into the car, I still didn't see any of it. He had it wrapped in the towel and was applying pressure. After a long-short car ride, a few phonecalls, and a prayer we made it to the hospital. I dropped him at the door and went to park. He had been taken in and as I came in they were looking at his hand. WOW. I was not prepared for it. Fatty tissue and muscle spilling out.

Anyway. Long story, short? He got 28 stitches, and has to wear a splint for a few weeks. But, he can move all his fingers, and seems to have all the feeling in his hand. The worst part was when they gave him all the shots to numb him up. They kept giving him more and more cause it didn't seem to work. And thankfully we got his ring off right away, cause his hand swelled up and they said they would have had to cut it off.

We got home about 11:45. yuck. P.S. read the next post down about my reading challenge!

Easter

Easter Morning Easter Baskets. Pictures. And an Egg Hunt

Everytime I think to myself I will brush their hair before pictures, hasn't happened yet.

It continues to amaze me how hard it is to get a picture with everyone smiling at the same time!

Here you can see his yoda sling and ace bandage for his healing clavicle.

Cousin Brynna

Cousin Owen and Uncle Jeff

With cousins Ryan, Callen, Brynna, Shaylee and Owen