Final Pool Day

I can't believe how fast this summer has flown by. The only reason that I can tell that it's ending is because our favorite outdoor swimming pool (BMAC) is closing for the season. We did get one last swim in, thanks to our cousins AK and Carolyn, and Jessie and Mark. They rented out BMAC to celebrate their kids, Logan and Jensyn's birthdays. It was fabulous. THANKS! Since we are all long time city of Henderson pool rats... uh, I mean lifeguards, the manager on duty let us get away with some "after-hours" fun. This is what I mean...

Kimball got to go down the slide with Jason. She loved it! We could hear her laughing and squealing all the way down. It has been a great summer at this pool. Here's actual video.

Kimball watching Jensyn and Logan chow down on their cake, but not wanting to get messy again... like we made her on her birthday.











Kimball and her cousin Lacey comparing tans.









Now for the perfect finish to a fantastic summer, we're headed up to Midway UT for Swiss days and some time with a few of the Ashton cousins. After all this, we may have to take another vacation, or just make sure to get a good night sleep.

BIG ACHIEVEMENTS

Some of you may be wondering why Jason's smile is SO big in this picture, especially standing in front of UNLV, where he has been attending school for the last 5 years. Let me explain this weird phenomenon. Just before this picture was taken, Jason had attended his last class and given his last presentations for his masters degree. What, his MASTERS DEGREE? YES!!! Jason is officially done with all of the requirements to receive his Masters of Public Administration. I am so proud of him. He definitely endured through a series of mid-semester crisis, various presentations, a couple all-nighters, lots of papers, group projects, and tons of other homework to earn this achievement. And, all the while giving me (his clingy wife) all the love and devotion that I demand, AND giving his child all the love and attention that she needs. What an amazing man I have married. I truly am a very lucky lady. Now, time for a PhD, you ask? Jason says "not in this decade, but we'll see what the future holds."

Kimball, not wanting to be out done by her father, wanted to demonstrate her own big achievement of the week. Watch and be amazed.


Yes, she can open the doors in our house. Remind me to thank the builder for putting the door handles so low. For her next trick, she's working on the light switches, which are also very low in our house. She amazes us with her new talents.

I don't really have any huge achievements for this week to post about... However, I do think every time I manage to walk up my stairs is pretty notable. But, I'm definitely NOT going to put any videos of me huffing and puffing my pregnant belly up those stinkin' stairs.

Oh, one more. Miracle of miracles. The Hafen family managed to take a family picture today... and (drum roll please) EVERYONE was there. Yes, that is the miracle part. So, without further delay, for your viewing pleasure, I present... The Lowell Hafen Family.

Where No Scissors Have Ever Gone Before

For those that have known me for a while... you may have noticed I don't change my hair much. I can admit that I've always been a little conceited about it. It's long and thick and blonde, and has always been one of my physical traits that I think makes me stand out. I've been thinking of chopping it for quite a while, because it's hot and takes forever to blow dry. As I was debating this yesterday for the millionth time, my awesome husband says "I know you think your hair is your "only beauty" but it's not, so do what you want to do." That is what I needed to hear from him, to help me make a change. So, I did it. I think I cut a good 7-9 inches off. And now for the first time in a VERY long time, my hair now sits on my shoulders. Here's some pics. This post is mostly for my sisters and my mom... they know I've needing a new haircut for the last 10 years or so. Hahaha.

Before and After

After from behind