Ready for a weekend of football. 

Hair today, gone tomorrow

About a month ago we finally got up the nerve to take M for her first real haircut. She had a home bang trim twice, but nothing else. Well, it was occasionally taking on the appearance of a mullet. Yes, we live in Texas. And that probably seems like it should be ok for this part of the country. But I couldn't take it any longer. Not to mention I was stumped on how to "style" her hair. So off to Cool Cuts we went.


So, this is the before shot. She was pretty excited. Even though the child in the seat behind her had BOTH parents holding him and he was still kicking and screaming.

She never cried. Not even one tear. {And I didn't either.} Having her own personal TV with Dora playing probably helped. This was when the stylist was trying to make bangs for M. She literally had bangs coming all the way from the back of her head prior to this haircut.

The after shot. Still a little wet and probably too much hair goop, but MUCH better.

Yay for first haircut! The hair on top is pulled back to try and encourage it to lay the "correct" way - these are the things they don't tell you about little girls and their hair! I mean, don't we all just come out of the womb with bangs and correctly styled hair? :)

{These are the bangs that were laying/growing forward and should really be part of the rest of her hair.}

Best swim vest ever.

Most people use "floaties," "wings," or "life jackets." Around here - we've discovered the greatness that is "Puddle Jumpers."

It helps her stay in an upright position and floating and still achieve a feeling of independence. And it's super cute!

And even though she's taking swim lessons (her last class was Saturday) Miss M has even MORE confidence in the water thanks to this wonderful invention. Sometimes she likes to wear her puddle jumper - other times she doesn't. {And the best part? She bought this with her birthday money from Great-Grandmother in WV. Thanks so much for the birthday money, GGBK!}

Two

The table decorations and fun cupcakes we made. M had some great party helpers this year - thanks to everyone!

This girl could live on juice - especially if Big Bird is on the box. And no, she's not dressed in only a hawaiian lei. But she REALLY liked wearing several at a time!

Playing a fun beachball game. Yep - we made it up on the fly. One creative family! {And I found the beachballs on sale for 50% off! We already had the large beach towel.}

Opening presents. She was definitely excited about her party moreso this year than last year. She would say "Oh boy! Oh boy!" over and over again. Her voice is the sweetest. :)

Telling her about her presents. She was very excited about all of the gifts and so were her friends! They were all so cute and sweet. {Side note: it appears I am growing a balloon string out of my nose. Hehehehehe!}

We're horrible about remembering to take pictures, and thus - this is probably the only and best picture of momma & M on her birthday. Dang balloon ribbon. {I guess this means I need to hone my Photoshop skills.}

M & her "boyfriend." He was the only guest she cared about being at her party. And she's looking forward to his party, too! They used to go to daycare together and are only a month apart in age. Two little sweeties!

Everyone's favorite gift - M's new play kitchen. The boys were showing her how to use all of her gadgets and knobs. So funny!

{Another side note: Blogger and I are not getting along right now. It's not playing nice with spacing out my pictures the way I would like it to. Grrrrrrr.....}