Salon

If you have seen my son lately, you know I like long hair. Much to my husbands dismay, his son has long hair. Connor has gotten so used to it, he likes it now. I draw the line when the knots in the morning become too much. So after many months , on a spur of the moment, we went to get his haircut.

Charlotte likes to go because she gets to swing on a handle rail at the salon. She likes to watch the hairdressers and is in awe of clippers they use on the boys. When Connor was done the hairdresser asked if she was next. Charlotte jumped out of her seat and ran to the salon chair. She was ready for her FIRST HAIRCUT!! I was not ready!! My baby! Plus the fact I wanted to grow her hair really long. If I am going to have a daughter, I figured I better start getting used to someone with their own style ideas. Connor could care less what he wears, what his hair looks like, what brand of jeans we buy. I have been lucky, it has been all my decisions. Charlotte loves her tutu's, but she really lets me pick her clothes without a comment too. So, the hair, I am easing into it. I know the clothes are soon, so I am taking baby steps. Today a haircut, tomorrow, in the future, I am sure there will be many fashion "discussions". Boy, I am going to miss Gymboree!

Before, ready to go

Here we go..

Not one tear!

Happy I'm clipped, I can almost see!

Done, a whole inch off. Mama can breathe.

After. So pretty!

Party Princess

We had a wonderful birthday weekend for Charlotte. Pancakes, park, pet store, dinner, Build A Bear, followed the next day by a family party. A Princess turning three is quite a milestone.

Princess Charlotte

Pancakes at Ihop for a Princess, EVERYONE sang to me!

Visiting Doggie Day Care

A present from Aunt Kerry

Visit at the Park

Not too sure about Build A Bear, a heart?

But it is fun to give them a bath!

Snow White Cup Cakes made my Mama

Sing it again......

Aunt Kerry was in CHINA, bought me a present in CHINA, ON my actual birthday! Then gave it to me the next day!! How cool is that!!

Panda directly from China too! That Aunt Kerry is AWESOME!

Reflecting on birthday meaning.

Balloons, best present ever!

I see you!

Light Up Princess Hat, it's so me!

I am three!!!!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Charlotte

Guess what baby girl?

We love you more than all the stars in the sky!!

Happy Birthday!!

Old Toys Are The Best Toys

Won't stop!!

A little drawing....

......a little pink play doh

ok, turn it into Cinderella please, include shoes, stat!

Struggling with a dental infection and shingles at once has been difficult this week. Would love to just stay in bed, but how can you with a three year old. We have stuck to her schedule and thankfully Connor has been busy too. Pulling out all the stops for things to do, toys, crafts, balls, and thankfully the I-pad. I love you I-pad!  All educational apps of course!!!.....

Routines Are Good

With school back in session, (Connor back in his regular school with a repaired roof and gym floors from Hurricane Sandy) we are just moving along here. Back to dance class and gymnastics for Charlotte too. I may not be feeling well, but I don't want to miss any of her classes, she really enjoys them and most of all playing with other kids. There's just so much playing with her older brother she will do, before it turns into a giggly, wrestling, jumping off the couch cushions, just missing the dog, a girl can do.