Welcome to Our Beauty Shop!!

It is wonderful that we are to the point in our "schooling at home" routine that I can run errands in the morning if need be and the girls are able to work independently on their studies.  Because I had to get to the doctor this morning, I left the girls with a "To Do" list and went about my errands.  When I returned I was welcomed by very excited little girls who asked if I needed to go to the Beauty Shop.  Of course!  What girl doesn't like a trip to the beauty shop!  So, they also finnagled their daddy in to coming to the Beauty Shop as well.  Daddy and I were instructed to wait in the waiting area and 'sign in'.  In order to 'sign in' we had to provide the time of arrival, our name...including first, middle, and last, our age, and where (not sure what this was about).  Anyhow, I was then greeted by the beauticians.  They were real beauties!  So, I was taken to the "chair". 

As "Elizabeth (aka Anna)" was trimming my hair the other beautician asked if she was actually cutting my hair.  In my mind I am thinking:  Hmmmm...wait, those ARE plastic, FAKE scissors....right????)  "Elizabeth" replied she was just pretending.  Now coming out of my mouth:  Hmmmm...wait, those ARE plastic, FAKE scissors....right????  "Elizabeth" then demonstrates that these plastic, FAKE scissors actually are REAL plastic scissors that cut...FOLDED CONSTRUCTION PAPER no less!!!  Oh my goodness!  I just about DIED!!  Anyhow, with all of my hair still securely attached I was then asked if I would like some makeup and jewelry.  I almost died again when I realized as "blush" was being applied to my face that it was actually sidewalk chalk!  I really couldn't tell until it was on my face.  Hilarious!!  I just laughed and laughed and tried to relish each moment!  I was also privileged with a necklace and lip gloss.  Even though my hair had already been cut, I then got a rinse and then began the process of getting my hair "dialed"  (aka dyed).  I was asked by "Elizabeth" what color I wanted.  I chose to go blonde.  (PS:  I HATE this picture but about died again at the creativity of my girls!) 

Yes....yellow sticky notes were the foils 'dialing' my hair blonde.  The ONLY reason I allowed this picture to be taken and now posted was so I can remember these sticky notes in my hair as it was getting 'dialed.'  Now, with my hair all 'dialed' blonde, I was escorted to another area with curtains.  As I sat down I had to take my shoes off.  I honestly had no idea what was coming up next.  "Cara" (aka Kate) then pulled out a little bucket and began to paint my toenails.  Hilarious!!

As I was getting my pedicure, Daddy was called to get his hair washed...

Finally, Daddy and I were all gussied up, looking beautiful and handsome!  Thank you "Elizabeth" and "Cara"!!