"Nail Salon" .... My Recent Pedicure Experience

Okay, have any of you ever watched this video?



If not, you really need to.  Any body that has ever gotten a pedicure can completely relate.

Okay, well I couldn't COMPLETELY relate until this past weekend.  Momma LOVES pedicures (which I do to, but I don't get them every 2 weeks like she does).  I needed one oh so bad.  My heels were HORRENDOUS! Like I should have taken a before picture, but I really didn't think they would come out looking as smooth as they did.  A lot of times I get pedicures and my heels are still rough after. 

But not Sunday afternoon.

We went to a new place because the ones in Enterprise we usually go to were closed.  This place was absolutely beautiful. 

Of course we were greeted and everything just as the video portrayed. 

... and then.....

We got started.... she started my massage chair.... and began working on my feet.

I told the lady my heels were terrible.  I was mostly telling her out of my embarrassment.  When I have said it all the other 1,000,000 times I have gotten a pedicure they just agree with me. 

Not this time.

She pulled their price sheet out and said, "You need deluxe ped-a-currrrrrre".

She handed me the sheet and I read it.  I saw how much more it was and told her I didn't think I needed it. 

She then said, "Oh it make heel nice and soffffftttttt"...... So then I'm like wow... "okay"... let's give this a try.

This pedicure was phenomenal. I got the usual massage, but then I got actual lemons rubbed on my legs and feet, hot stones, the mud mask, and lastly my feet soaked in some stuff (I forget the name) that is soft, but then turns hard and peels off.  Paraffin... that's what it is. 

At this point it was time for the polish.  I picked out a pretty purple color. 

She picked it up and said, "Hon-nay...... you need gel".... I said, "No... that's okay.... I'll just use this one"... (I have gotten gel plenty of times and I do like it, but she had already talked me into the most expensive pedicure they offer). 

She said, "But hon-nay......... *pause*........ it would be so pret-tay........ *pause*...... you want gel?"...

Me: "Okay.... how much more?".......

Her: "Only twenty dolla more".....

Me: *cough* "NO thank you"......

Her: She just gave me a blank stare.  No gel. No conversation.  I was polished. And she slipped my shoes on.

I immediately started laughing to myself and looking up this video.  I hadn't watched it in a really long time.  This was the first time my experience really was kind of like the video. 

BUT. MY HEELS....... still smooth as ever.....

Back to School Time

 It is hard to believe that it is time to do this post already.  I have dreaded it all summer.  We love our elementary school and every teacher there, but we just really LOVE LOVE LOVE summer.  I love the freedom of summer.... sleeping in, no set schedule, going swimming every day if we want, going to the beach, the lake.....the possibilities during the summer are endless.  

This post is FULL of wonderful pictures of our start to school.

Heidi with her sweet teachers, Mrs. Kroher (I had her when I was in the 4th grade.  Extra special) and Mrs. Gafford.

Sophie: Kindergarten, Karter: 1st Grade, Hank & Heidi: 4th Grade

 When we went for meet and greet, Karter's teacher had ice cream sundaes as a treat.  Of course Karter nor Heidi wanted any, but Sophie was all about it :).

She got her ice cream and sat by the door watching the other kids while we talked to Mrs. Taylor.

Mrs. Taylor and Karter :).  I am very excited that Karter has her.  Heidi had her and she absolutely loved her. 

 How we felt the night before school started....

 Before we knew it the alarm went off and it was time to start the day.

 Annual pictures.....

True Story: Karter still does NOT like "handsome shirts" unless it is on Sunday.  He refused to look "handsome" on the first day.  Little does he know, even with his Under Armour "t-shirt" he still looks handsome :).

We dropped Heidi Bug off first :).

 On our way to take Karter, we saw Hank.  So we turned around and walked with him so that I could get a picture of he and Heidi.

 This year will be VERY interesting.  These two best buds are in class together.

I am so thankful that my best friend was Karter's teacher and is now Sophie's teacher.  She said when she talked to Mr. Kinsaul, the principal, about how she managed to get them both, he so effortlessly responded that he knew with them being in her class that Mom & I would have one less thing to worry about with everything going on with her.  When Amanda told me that, I just started tearing up.  What a humble, honest, Godly man we have as a principal. 

She was staring at a little boy getting up and down out of his seat.  I was so afraid she would say something to him.

Snack time!

 I am thankful for all the pictures that were sent to me.  Made me know that she was A-okay (which I had no doubt she would be).

I did really good.  I didn't cry until I got in the car to leave.  Kyle and I took separate vehicles because I had to stay to help a teacher, so when I left the flood gates opened.  I was just remembering when we were up all night rocking them and remembering each milestone they have all made so far.  And realizing that no matter what I do to try to slow it down, the time just continues to go faster and faster.  100% against my will.  I am a sappy Mom that relishes every stinking moment.  When I got home I cried some more to Kyle.  He mostly just makes fun of me (ha)!  My babies didn't stay babies long, but forever my babies they'll be.

While they were at school I went to my friend, Ashton's house, for a Mommy's 1st day back to school brunch.  It was so very nice of her to do that.  We had a wonderful time socializing.

 The food was delicious.

 Sophie got out at 12.  They do the pre-school and Kindergarten 1/2 a day on the first day.  She had such a good first day.  She said her favorite part of the day was when she had to be quiet.  Which struck me as very odd.  But then she said because if you are quiet you get candy.  HA!  That's my Sophie Girl!

When Karter and Heidi got in the car we talked about their day and then he looked at Sophie and said, "Now Sophie tell me what you did today" :)!

I love this picture.

 Last night we ate supper at The Tisdales.  On the way our little Kindergartener fell asleep.  She is going to have a huge adjustment being on a set schedule throughout the day.

And then Day 2...... ALL SMILES :)!!

Last Beach Day Before School Starts

 I can hardly believe that is actually the title of this post.  Not to say we won't be back to the beach before fall, but not on a week day because of school.  

MeMe and I decided we needed a beach day before school started back so we loaded the kiddos up and went this past Friday.  I haven't seen the water as gorgeous as it was in a long time.  It was was breathtaking.

 I spent most of my time in the water with Sophie. Heidi was in and out and Kman would rather play in the water by himself.  He liked studying all the other kids.

 Sometimes.......

A little sand between your toes takes away all your woes.....

 A storm cloud came up later in the afternoon, so we got our stuff together and headed to eat and do a little shopping.  

I loved capturing this next picture.  Heidi is all about taking some selfies.... and I happened to take the picture just as she was taking one of herself on her iPod.

 

We had a wonderful day :).... beautiful weather, crystal clear water, & good company..... every day is about making memories :)!