Legally . . . BRUNETTE!

Drum roll please. . . I am really and truly a BRUNETTE!

I can't believe I actually did it, but I did.

Don't believe me! Well lets look at me before. This picture was taken at the beginning of December. Asher was almost 2 months old and I am BLONDE as can be.
See . . .


And today . . . Not so much! I am truly a BRUNETTE. Asher is nearly 3 months old. (He will have his 3 month old birthday on Friday!)
Look at how much both of us have changed in one month . . .


So . . . What do ya think? You like it? Not so much?
None of that really matters to me. What I can't get over is that I really did it. I changed my hair color after 21 years of existence and always being known as a BLONDE. But I want you to know that I didn't just wake up this morning and decide that I should change my appearance. No . . . this has been a process that began while I was pregnant with Asher. I wanted to cut my hair SO short when I was about 6 months pregnant with little Asher Ray. But Jeremy insisted that I don't do anything drastic. Instead, he suggested that I cut bangs. So I did. I enjoyed my bangs, but wanted something new.

Well . . . my new trend was outgrown roots that were absolutely disgusting. Finally, after waiting too long to call my wonderful beautician, I made an appointment. I began debating with the idea of changing my hair color. So I began looking at pictures on the internet, printed some, and just went with it. I figured . . . it's NOT permanent.


Jenna, my beautician, did an excellent job creating a NEW me! I am loving this new color and at the same time trying to get used to it. I don't know how long I will be this color, maybe just for winter . . . but as for now. . . it's fantastic!

Speaking of a NEW me . . . Changing your hair color also changes what color clothes look best on you and most importantly . . . your makeup! So . . . not only do I have new hair, but also a new collection of colors for me to choose from in regards to my makeup. I decided to go to the Bare Minerals counter in Nordstroms to look at some colors.

I have worn Bare Minerals foundation for about 4 years. I love how my skin APPEARS to be flawless, how light it is on my face and that it doesn't cause me to break out! (That is a result of stress!) So . . . I went to the counter and began speaking with a consultant. After a few minutes, I was tossed into a chair and moments later had new and vibrant colors brushed onto my face. I loved them and bought them!

But none of this could have happened today if it wasn't for my wonderful MOM! She is the greatest. She entertained Asher while I got my hair done (which took nearly 3 hours), distracted Asher while I got my makeup done (which took another half hour), and was excited for me as I made this BIG change in appearance. She too got her hair done and a makeover. She looks absolutely amazing with beautiful hair and a gorgeous face!
Thanks . . .

After enduring all of this girly stuff, Asher was WORN OUT!
Sweet dreams Asher!
I love you!
(Notice his cute PJ's . . . Courtesy of Santa Claus)