I have been faithful to the hair hi-lighting for a number of years now. Not because I think it looks great, but because it looks better than the gray that normally streaks through (since starting on my mission, and worsening with every year.) A few weeks ago, I mentioned to my hair dresser that it may be getting beyond what hi-lights can help, and time for the full-on dye job. She ran her fingers through it, and said, "oh- it's not that bad, maybe 35%." Haha...WHAT?? But I'm only 36! So, dyed it is. Even though gray hair is a "crown of achievement" as my good friend
Mona puts it, I haven't achieved near enough for the amount I have, and would rather fool myself into thinking I'm still really young for just a few more years. After all, have you seen how young my kids are? Most Mormon women with kids these ages are just a few years out of high school!
And here we have my handsome husband, with the same pure color he's had all his life. I think it's the same color as Brynie's - he just has more. (But that gap may be narrowing...)
I don't believe all that bunk about stress causing it, either. I'm plenty relaxed, darn it! And I have plenty of siblings to help prove my theory of being a matter of genetics. So there.
And here we have my handsome husband, with the same pure color he's had all his life. I think it's the same color as Brynie's - he just has more. (But that gap may be narrowing...) 
I don't believe all that bunk about stress causing it, either. I'm plenty relaxed, darn it! And I have plenty of siblings to help prove my theory of being a matter of genetics. So there.
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I'll just ask the question that blew wide open a Relief Society lesson I once sat in on -- (like the closest I've ever seen to mob rule in a church meeting) :
"Is this a form of dishonesty?"
It may be something you have to grow into (or out of). It took me until about 45 to toss the bottle.
Love,
Mona
Love the hair- so cute!
You know, I've always thought that I will embrace the gray when it comes. But as I get closer, and now see a few strays popping up here and there, I wonder if I will really be able to do it. Not in my 30's- thats for sure!
Lately I have noticed a few strands that seem to come back over and over no matter how many times I pluck them out. AND - they are front and center on my forehead. I have finally given in to them! And, if stress were the cause, I would be a shoe in for Mrs. Claus by now. I don't even pretend to not have stress (even in RS)! You have always been beautiful Sue - gray or not!!!
Love ya!
The pix of Evan and Bryn is so cute!!
Cute pics! I like the hair. YOu should put one of those polls on your site. Who 1-dyes their hair 2- who plucks out the gray 3-who goes au natural. ;) I for one am still a plucker. Take care!
I'm in real need of touching up the gray skies this weekend-myself!
I have to tell you, I absolutly love your blog! Your children are adorable and you make me laugh. :) I am a cousin of Grants wife Bri by the way. :)
Keep up the good work!
Paige
So which is it? Bryn is getting more hair - or Evan is getting less? Your dad's most common comment around here is "What bald spot?"
Since I can't remember my Blog info yet I'll just comment and say your hair is Great Dark!! I'm all for foolin' the color when the grays come a-knockin! I have to agree with Jessica though, I'm a plucker, but I'll have to make a choice pretty soon because I would like to have more hair than my 'handsomely' smooth-headed husband!!
I love your hair! It's very cute! I have noticed more and more grays in my hair. I'm a couple years younger than you. I'm content to let it go, though.
Every once in a while I will get a wild streak and dye my hair, but just for a change- not necessarily to cover the gray.
I'm with you all the way, Sue. In fact on my mission, we were taking a group district picture one day and the Elder standing in back of me said, "Wow, Sister Usher, you really have some gray hair." (smack) I thought, 'this Elder has no class at all and really needs to learn a lesson in being less observant about others' hair or just learn to keep his mouth closed. :) Mine is also getting to the point where I'm having to highlight it a lot more often.
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