Sunday, May 03, 2009

First Haircut

After 3 1/2 years of the slowest hair growth imaginable, it was finally time for the girls' first haircut!  Though it wasn't really necessary, they both needed a little trim to counteract their recent "ragamuffin" look.  Little Clippers specializes in haircuts for kids and they have lots of entertainment to distract even the wiggliest customers.
Jocelyn enjoyed the toys in the waiting room.
She also had no trouble getting comfy in the barbie car and having her hair brushed.
However, she wasn't at all sure about the actual haircut.
She seemed pleased with the initial results.....
....but really liked the finishing touches made by the little clips.
She even let the stylist dry her hair with a diffuser AND spray in some silver sparkles!
Kathryn had an entirely different experience.  She didn't love the cape, but she tolerated it.
She became quite surly as her hair was dampened and brushed.
A little music helped mellow her increasing irritation with the whole process.
OK - let's just get it over with!
After less than 5 minutes, her suffering ended.....
.....and her hair looked lovely!
The stylist let her pick out a pretty clip, but she pulled it out before I could even take a picture.
Alas, even without accessories, she looks great!
Each girl got a little "first haircut" certificate with a lock of their precious baby hair.  All in all, it was a very fun experience and I'm sure we'll go back - hopefully before another 3 years passes!!

Friday, May 01, 2009

Kate Loves Jelly

I left an almost empty jar of jelly on the counter, apparently within reach of my daughter.  I haven't seen her so happy with a snack in her whole life.


Fun in the Sun!

Kate, Jocie and Kurt watching You Tube outside.
Jocie and Kate in the hammock with Kurt.
The girls favorite past time on a hot day is to be sprayed with the hose on a "mist" setting. They are unbelievably tough and will stand directly in the spray.


Kathryn

Trying to wrap up in a towel.
Loving the water from the hose.
Posing for the camera.
Happy that it is lunch time.
Swimming.
Showing us her tummy.

Jocelyn

In the mist of the hose.

Practicing to be America's Next Top Model.
Waiting for lunch to be served.
Posing in her swimsuit.
Getting sleepy after a long day in the sun.
Playing in her playhouse.

Riding the School Bus

The school bus waiting for us.
Kathryn climbing on the bus.
Jocelyn waiting her turn to get on the bus.
Jocie and Kate sitting together, ready for their first ride.
School bus, day 2 - Jocelyn's cute outfit.
Kate's cute outfit.
K&J waiting at the bus stop with mom.

More horse pictures

Kate looking at the pretty flowers during her ride.
Jocie playing with her helmet.
Kate hanging out with a goat and a donkey during Jocie's lesson.
Jocelyn sitting straight and tall on Brette.
A close up view of our bedazzled helmet.  We love our diamonds, even on the farm!