Help!

For the last 3 weeks, Hattie has woken in the middle of the night with nightmares. Not every night, but probably half. It's starting to get old. At first, we brought her to bed with us, but of course, we didn't get any sleep after that, even though she usually when right back to sleep. Our queen-size just isn't big enough for three people. Lately, I've been going in to calm her down, and then end up laying next to her crib (yup, she still LOVES her crib and refuses to sleep in the toddler bed). I eventually sneak out and go back to bed. Does anyone have tips or advice about getting over nightmares? I'm even starting to think that now it's not always a nightmare...her screaming has become less frantic and more whiny. So perhaps now she knows that we'll come if she simply wakes up in the night and cries loud enough. Please HELP!

Do I have to cut it...?

For the last nine months I have been growing out my hair.

It started when Melanie asked me to grow it out a little longer than my self-cut, No. 2 chop job. I liked my buzz cut. It was quick, easy, and zero-maintenance. However, after several of our friends had seen our wedding pictures and had commented about how young I looked and then asked how long we had been married (evidently expecting a response of "oh...about ten years"), I began to reconsider. Melanie heard this (and some comments that Aaron made) and decided I needed to grow my hair out longer. To be completely honest she has been dropping subtle and not-so-subtle hints that I should grow it out a bit for the last couple years. Little did she know she was about to open Pandora's Box. Now look at me...a mangy beast. She was right...growing my hair out has made me look a lot younger, and it has also resulted in a rather unexpected change of view...I really like my long hair. In fact, I love my long hair (and a lot of people have commented that it looks good). But like all good things, there must be an end. Now Melanie has begun to hint that it is time for a cut (or maybe just a trim). But instead of just getting it cut, I thought it would be fun to poll our readers (I know...a little vain). The ground rules are the following: Wife's vote = 5 points, Family votes = 2 points, Friend votes = 1 point

So here are the questions:

1. Should Paul cut his hair?

2. If YES, which style of short hair should he get?



The "Christian Bale": Yes, you say, I looked better with the buzz cut.










The "Mentalist": Melanie likes this one only because she likes the show...but honestly...I would look ridiculous with this.








The "Wolverine": Yup...the chops are part of the deal.











The "Jake Gyllenhaal": Melanie wishes I had the blue eyes to go with this one.










The "Two Face": I actually like this one but I think I look like a total goober with a part...you never know though...







3. If NO, which style of long hair should he go for?



The "Owen Wilson": Broken nose not included.

The "Jon Bon Jovi": This is actually kinda what I am sporting right now.










The "Soundgarden": I think I would need a perm to make this one work.










The "Alexander": Greasy...but I could do it. Melanie says the goatee is not a part of this one...I agree.







Please post a comment with your votes by Saturday, September 5th and we'll post a picture of the winning "do" next week.

What would you do?

I received a strange postcard in the mail yesterday, from a woman I have never heard of who lives 25 blocks north from our house. This is what it said:

Melanie,
I noticed that you are new to the neighborhood and I have a quick question. Can you give me a call? Thanks.

She then left her name and number. Her handwriting appears to be that of an older woman. She doesn't live close to us at all, and if she were someone in the ward she would already have our phone number. I'm guessing she wants to sell us something or convert us to her religion.

What would you do? Call her? Nothing? Write her a note back asking what the question is and how she got my name and address?

More suggestions

Since we've recently started a blog with Paul's brothers and sisters that is also entitled "The Iverson Family" we've felt a need to spice up our blog with a more snazzy name...but mostly so that we don't get the two confused. After sitting in front of the computer last night for 30 minutes, suggesting names back and forth (lame ones like" MPH" for Mel, Paul, and Hattie or "Say Eight" in honor of our favorite comedian), we came up with nothing.

So again, any input would be great. We are two not very creative people and we appreciate creative people like you.

Suggestions?

Paul and I have begun to realize that our time here in Utah is quickly coming to a close...and that there are still tons of things we want to do before we go. I've never been to Arches National Park, and he's never been to Zion National Park or hiked the Y. We've heard of a hot springs up Spanish Fork Canyon. So, we are asking for suggestions of fun must-do things in Utah, outdoorsy, educational, or cultural. Let us know!