I've been thinking about getting a new hair style for awhile. I'm not one to spend a lot of time on my hair and so the idea of getting something that might require a lot of time and effort doesn't sound too appealing to me. Yet, the thought of something new and different is kind of exciting. So, yesterday, I went and got sweep-away bangs. A friend of mine has a brother who cuts hair and he did a fantastic job.
In other news, it's Annabelle's birthday today (I can't believe she's 4!) and I'll be posting about that later. Michael's brother graced us with his presence last weekend and we sure enjoyed having him here.
A friend of mine makes the cutest clothes. She and her baby girl are always wearing things she's made and it's amazing. She made Jillian some shoes that are so cute. They keep her feet warm in this chilly weather and I love them.
We had quite a busy day yesterday. Annabelle brought cupcakes to preschool and then went straight to gymnastics, and I used this time that she was gone to make her birthday cake. She requested a bee cake, which I have no idea how to make one so I just did the best I could with the 3 round cake pans that I had. After I taught a few piano lessons in the afternoon, she and I made her birthday dinner of spaghetti and breadsticks. We had some friends come and spend the evening with us. It was a blast. Here are a few of the gifts she received (many were from different sets of grandparents): pajamas, a drum set, a princess puzzle, a fairy dress up costume, and a set of reading cards. 
