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Heads, Nephews and Music Videos!

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So a few things…

Last weekend Danny and I had a date for scalp treatments at the local cosmetology school.  I realize “scalp treatment” sounds like we have some type head disease, but this is not so.  A scalp treatment is a half an hour head massage and it only costs like $6-$8 at the beauty schools in our area.  (They cost a lot more if you go to a spa.)  Plus, they styled my hair afterwards.  It was A.MAZ.ING!  I just wanted to share the joy, because I feel you too should have such joy. 

Now for something not so amazing, I had to use 1.5 sick days this week and camp out in my bed.  Other than my stomach and I being in a fight, it wasn’t all bad: sleeping in, writing in my journal, reading.  It was nice to have a slow day to actually enjoy such mentioned activities.  I’m feeling better; however, I still don't have an appetite.  I hope that subsides by next week with Thanksgiving and all!

Last night we visited my brother Tim, his lovely wife Katie and the kiddos.  Oh my goodness I have darling nephews.  While Tim and Danny jammed, I watched a Disney commercial “documentary” on Netflix with C-Man, who is almost 4.  He is an inquisitive and super bright child.  He had to know which rides I had been on, which rides scared me, which rides Danny had been on, if I knew how to surf, if Danny knew how to surf, if I had been parasailing (What 3.75-year-old knows what parasailing is!?) and so forth.  It was hilarious.  Little Ry Guy (18 months) was also my little buddy.  We read books, played with cars and made animal noises together.  When he wanted to be mischievous, he would track down the remote and pause the Disney show, which caused great annoyance from his older brother.  (Little Ry is also a very bright child.)  I also had a great chat with Katie.  And now a little plug for my sister-in-law, go check out her food blog Dip it in Chocolate.  She is a master of all things sweet and has the best recipes.  Plus, she is such a great writer; her stories crack me up.  Enjoy!

One last thing, so Danny and I made a music video.  I’m being honest when I say that I’m super hesitant to post it.   Danny is the rock star, but he needed a vocalist…so I tried.  Here is our cover of “America” by Imagine Dragons.  (I’ve already been told by two different family members that I need to smile more… people, this song is about America, that is serious stuff!)


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  1. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I'm so impressed!! You two need to cut your own CD!!! I love your solo at the 3:53 mark, Danny! Very cool. Jannifer your voice is lovely! Great job - I really enjoyed your song! - Becky Shuler

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  2. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Oh, and Jannifer, I hope you feel better soon. Don't want you to miss out on the joy of eating such good food on Thanksgiving!! :) - Becky Shuler

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  3. grammawoodNovember 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    The scalp treatments weren't for lice were they? Just Kidding! So Jannifer, what is para-sailing like? I sure don't know. It seems funny that you should be criticized for not smiling. You almost always make me smile!

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  4. Dip It In ChocolateNovember 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    haha, YOU crack me up. And you are so sweet. Also I completely love scalp massages. Although the name does sound freaky. Do you ever wish Danny went to masseuse school? Sometimes I wish that... (but Tim not Danny)

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