Hana's First Hair Cut!

Well, it was technically her first hair cut, but we didn't cut much. She just had some very random, very long wispy bangs that kept getting in her eyes. I had been begging Joe to trim them forever now, but he wanted to wait until she had enough hair for a true haircut, so we would have enough hair to save. I guess he finally realized it was getting on her nerves more than mine! Well, it's not a lock of hair or anything, but I was able to save it and tape it to a piece of paper. We'll still save her "true" first hair cut.

He was bathing her last night and called me in there and told me to get the scissors. I was so excited! I held her head while he chopped away. Hana's daddy, the hairstylist!

What a difference! I don't have to keep her bangs swept to the side now so she can see!

I also bought a nice little table yesterday to sit where the doggy used to lay. It hurt to put it there, but at least it looks pretty so that way when I look that direction I am pleased. Every time I round the corner I look that way. I guess I never really realized what a habit I had. I just always made eye contact with her whenever I entered the room. I would blow her a kiss or tell her hi, just to make sure she knew how much I love her. This pic was taken yesterday, today I have put a picture of Joe with Pagan and Guthrie on the bottom shelf. It's in a cute little frame that says, "A house isn't a home without a dog." Man, that phrase takes on a whole new meaning now.

I am still on the lookout for the perfect plant to mix Pagan's ashes with. No, we haven't received her ashes back yet (it takes a week or two), and I have no idea when I'll be ready to mix them, if I ever am. I haven't a clue how long it will take me to get the nerve to look inside, or if I ever will. I just don't know if I'm okay having a box of her ashes sitting around. (What if Hana got into it somehow???) We'll just have to wait and see what I decide to do. Only time will tell. Until then, I think my birthday orchid looks swell there. I don't want to create a shrine or anything, just something pretty that makes me happy.