Birthday and eye glasses...

Birthday and eye glasses were on the agenda this week. We will start with the birthday and move on to the eye glasses.

Happy 15th birthday to our first born son, Brendan!! Wow, 15. I am having a hard time believing he is 15. Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday he was just a little boy. He is turning into such a handsome young man. I hope and pray he grows into a good Godly man as well.

In the Quinn home we make birthdays a weekend celebration. On Friday we went out to dinner for Brendan's birthday and he opened his gifts. Once again, Brendan was spoiled. On Saturday we had his birthday cake. Brendan decided on a M&M cake. Kristi spent most of the afternoon making it and as always she went all out on it. The cake turned out awesome. Tonight we are going to have an Orange Chicken dish Brendan picked out for his birthday dinner. I can't wait it is one of my favorite meals as well.

About two weeks ago we all went to the eye doctor. Kristi and I wear glasses (I only need to wear mine to read or if my eyes are tired), but we were thinking the kids may need some as well. It turns out that Brendan and Kristofer needed glasses. Their eyes are not bad, but they needed a little correction. Kiarra is the only one in the family that does not need glasses. She is so blessed.

The boys picked out their glasses and did a fine job of doing so. I think Kristofer wanted to pick out glasses that looked like mine. During the week while we were waiting to pick up the glasses Kristofer asked everyday if his glasses were in. He is so impatient when he is excited. Finally the doctor's office called and Kristi picked the glasses up this week. The boys look so cute in with their glasses on.

Enjoy the pictures! I will create a reading list next week, hopefully. Later for now...T.

What a feeling...

What a feeling to no longer have hair. I feel as though a load has been lifted off my head. I usually keep my hair short, but this feels a lot different. My hair or lack there of has not been totally shaved since I went through basic training in the Army. I kind of like it now. I think I may keep my head shaved at least through the summer. There is no better feeling than having a cool breeze blow over your bald scalp. Although, it is quite cold in the mornings right now.

Thursday, March 19th, was the day my hair was shaved off to raise money for the St. Baldrick's foundation. We had about 46 people participate in the event. The barber shop was jammed packed. It was so fun. I really enjoyed participating in the event. The build up to the event, the comedy in the chairs while getting shaved, and being able to help with the fight against childhood cancer. I am so thankful I have good health, a healthy family, a full head of hair to shave off, and the ability to participate in the event. It was amazing how many people participated in this event, just in Jackson.

When I got home that night the kids were in a state of shock. Brendan said he thought I looked younger without hair compared to my long hair. Kiarra was not sure what to think. She said she was not used to me without my hair. Kristofer said I looked good. Kristi thought I looked handsome without my hair. Although she thinks I look good either way. She also thought I looked younger.

Enjoy the pictures of me without my hair. Later for now...T.

Spring weather is here...

Spring weather is here, hopefully to stay. I love it!! I love this time of year. I love the fresh clean fragrances in the air, the nice temperatures, the newness of life and how green it gets. I can't wait for all of our plants and trees in our yard to come to life again. I hope they all made it. Last year we lost three trees to the Voles. They like to eat the tree's roots and dig tunnels in the yard.

Most of our plants are buried under about four feet of snow so it may be awhile for these to spring to life. The snow seems to be melting pretty fast so they may be uncovered by June. Ha ha ha. Well, more likely the end of April. Our driveway and walkway is a muddy mess right now. Oh well, it means Spring is here. I love it!!

I can't wait to get out with Kristi, the kids, the dogs, and the fishing poles. I love fishing in our favorite spots along the Greys River. Right now it is hard to get to our spots due to all the snow. I try to stay away, because of the avalanche danger as well. Once the snow melts we will hit the river pretty hard. Can't wait.

Later for now...T.

It is almost here...

It is almost here, the day I will join the ranks with all my bald brothers and sisters. Finally!! I have been growing my hair out for the last two plus months. I look like a "hippie." Well, not a "hippie" from the sixties, my hair does not grow that fast, but it is out of control. My hair likes to stand up and not obey the commands of the brush and gel. I try to tame it with a hat, but all I get is STANDING hat hair. I am thankful for my full head of hair though, so I will quit complaining.

On Thursday, March 19th, I will be shaving my head for the St. Baldrick's foundation along with a large number of my co-workers and friends. I believe there are about 33 of us on our team. We are shaving our heads to help combat childrens cancer. Not everybody is on our site, but a majority of us can be found on it.

You can find my page by clicking on this link: http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/shavee_info.php?ParticipantKey=2009-60964#

The picture of me (on the site) was taken in January. As you can see my hair was standing at "attention." You may think I stuck my finger in a light socket, but this what my hair does naturally.

(To find out more about St. Baldrick’s click on their website and read on… www.stbaldricks.org).

Here are a couple of pictures of me as of today. The first picture is what my hair looks like after I get out the shower. The second picture is what my hair looks like after a long process of fighting it for control. As you can see, a losing battle.








Enjoy for now!! Later...T