true boy tales: another 'do

Sunday, May 2, 2010

another 'do

I got to do Caitlin's hair for her prom yesterday. She and her family are dear friends of ours from church. This girl has some hair. It only took me 3 hours! Her mom came with her to entertain Bennett while I worked, so she and Bennett spent most of the time camping out in his tent (a blanket over his little table) and roasting veggie straws on toothpicks over an imaginary fire. He had a blast. Thanks, Deb!

My sister, Claire, and Caitlin both graduate high school this year so I won't have anyone's hair to do now. That's kind of weird to think about since I've been doing one of my sisters' hair for school dances for the last 10 years or so. Guess I'll have to wait for Claire's wedding or for my nieces to grow up. Not sure which will happen first...

8 comments:

joncolyerMay 2, 2010 at 1:18 PM
hey, wait a minute! does my hair mean nothing to you?!
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NikkiMay 2, 2010 at 3:33 PM
You are so talented! Her hair looks amazing! I wish I had your talent. I have two weddings: my b-i-l's next weekend and my brother's in June. The sad part is both are in KC or i'd pay you to do my hair!
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TiffanyMay 2, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Looks awesome! You did a great job! I just might have to call you to help me with my next wedding party. :P
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Jennifer HandsakerMay 2, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Gorgeous!
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CrystalMay 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
You do such an awesome job. If I ever need my hair done, I am calling you!
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mandaMay 2, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Great job, Hav!! I am sure Madeline will need an updo before we know it!! EEEK!
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haverleeMay 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Thanks Crystal! Definitely :)

And Manda, you're right. How fun will that be?? But a little scary :)
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debMay 3, 2010 at 8:24 PM
The hair is gorgeous... but seriously there were some scarey "creatures" while Bennett and I were out camping. We actually had to share some of our veggie straws with them so they wouldn't eat us!
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