On Saturday we took the kids for haircuts. It was Julian’s first “real” haircut other than the time I haphazardly trimmed his bangs a couple of weeks ago. He did a lot better than I thought he would (no tears, no need to be held) and was content the whole time. It’s amazing what a difference a haircut makes. He looks like a little boy now for sure. (Sniff, sniff) No more crazy fly-away baby hair. ;)
Here’s my pick (a storyboard) for Best Shot Monday this week:
Here is what was left behind in the chair after Julian was done:
And here are the two kiddos Saturday night, just being sweet on each other:
Our weekend was a good one. Besides the haircuts on Saturday, we hit up Target for some great deals on kids’ clothes on clearance (for next winter) and got a Baby Trend Sit and Stand LX double stroller also on clearance. It is the first NEW stroller we’ve ever purchased. The other ones we’ve accumulated over the past 3 1/2 years have come from consignment stores/sales and, invariably, ended up having something wrong with them. I’m looking forward to getting some good use out of this one. After Target we went to Costco where the kids enjoyed samples of yogurt and fresh fruit (lots of it), then picked up some lunch and had a picnic on our living room floor.
Saturday evening I met some friends for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. It was also a surprise baby shower of sorts for one friend who is due with baby #3 due in March. It was great to see everyone and had been too long since we’d all gone out together. I think it’s safe to say a good time was had by all. I know I really enjoyed catching up with them and just sharing stories about life, husbands, kids, etc. We hope to try to get together like that more often. The adult company is definitely needed and enjoyed.
On Sunday, I slept in while Jody got up with the kids. Then I spent some time cleaning and working on the computer while Julian napped and Jody and Ava went out to run errands. My sister came over in the late afternoon and we went out for a walk with the new stroller. Then I made dinner and we all ate together. It was a nice relaxing day.
How was your weekend?
You can see more of Best Shot Monday over at Mother May I.
Stumble it!
phyllis says:
sounds like a nice weekend! the haircut pictures are wonderful – he’s really cute!! congrats on the new stroller. we had one of those and really liked it (til it got left behind at the park, a whole other story).
January 14th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Maggie says:
I LOVE the storyboard of the haircut pictures! He is too cute, and I love that they are all together like that…did you do it in Photoshop?
January 14th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Jody says:
We love the new stroller! Before the walk, Ava filled the little “secret compartment” up with granola and then as we walked she would periodically stand up, open the tray, and grab a little snack. Julian likes that he’s right out in front and has fun when I push faster, Ava is rear facing and loves it too actually.
I won’t comment on strollers left at the park, but have to comment on actually saying “a whole other” instead of “a whole nother,” you get 50 pts! (Whats up with sticking the word “whole” inside of “another”?)
January 14th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Maya says:
He looks so content with his haircut! Usually you see lots of tears.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:54 am
susiej says:
What a great way to record this milestone. I always had a hard time letting those baby curls go.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Blessed Nest says:
very fun weekend, you had. Great pictures as always. Love the haircut pictures!
January 14th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Stacy says:
Great pictures! That’s a big baby milestone with the first haircut. Enjoy your new stroller, too. :)
January 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Tara says:
oh I love the haircut! Very brave,mama! I’m not looking forward to our 1st haircut :)
January 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
chelle says:
You must share your thoughts on the sit n’ stand … Great pics!
January 14th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Jenty says:
Hope you get a lot of use out of the new stroller. I love the storyboard!!
January 14th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Summer says:
Ahhh! That first haircut made me sniffle both times with mine. It’s like a milestone from baby to big kid. :)
January 14th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Kyla says:
Those kisses! So sweet.
January 14th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Penny says:
Awww… they turn into little boys once their hair gets cut. I well remember it! He still looks gorgeous tho’.
January 14th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
MelodyA. says:
He is just precious and the two together twice as precious. Nice storyboard and wonderful bw as always.
January 14th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Kim says:
Love the series from his haircut! I’ve been thinking about taking Will in for his first haircut, but I’m sure he won’t sit still, so I keep putting it off.
January 14th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Robyn says:
I love the haircut pictures! They are awesome..The way my son’s hair grows..he will be six before he ever gets one…LOL! My friend Paul calls him cue ball….Sounds like you had a nice weekend…
January 14th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
carrie says:
perfect weekend – and perfect storyboard, and photos too!
*sigh* that first haircut is so traumatic (for the mommy – usually!), i am working up to it with the craziness we call “hair” on addie…
January 14th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Grandma S says:
Our baby grandson is looking so grown up-it just seemed to happen so fast. Glad you were able to enjoy some adult socialization. Sounds like you all had a great weekend. Great pictures of the little guy and the two kids together.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
To Think is to Create says:
Very cute, that first one is always bittersweet. :)
January 14th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Heather says:
He looks like such a little boy now- but still so sweet. I am sure you will like not having to deal with the ‘wild’ hair though. :-)
Glad you like the stroller- I tried to get on Sunday, and they were all gone. I went on a walk today with my crappy double one (also second hand), and I need to find a new one- it was so hard to push the dang thing. Enjoy! :-)
January 14th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Christina says:
the first haircut – awww! It always makes them grow up so much!
January 14th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Rose says:
Oh, how cute is that!!
I love it!!
I love Storyboards and want to do more. How cool you have an action that does it. I would love to know about the program that you bought for photoshop, too. Only I use Elements.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
melody is slurping life says:
The haircut storyboard just makes me smile…so does the shot of the kids being sweet. Beautiful photography.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
lovemeknotcreations says:
your kids are TOO cute!
you made me buy stuff at target cause I was curious about the sales, lol
great blog!
January 15th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Camille says:
Very cute pics of Julian!! Both your kids are adorable :)
Hope you love your sit n stand. We have one too and Reagan sometimes likes to sit but mostly stands. :)
January 15th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Anna says:
Oh, what a big boy he is all of a sudden! So bittersweet, but so handsome!
January 15th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Nicole Leonard says:
Awwwww! What a big boy!!
I had so much fun on Saturday. Thank you!!
January 16th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Mere Mortal says:
The photos – and subjects – are fabulous! Julian is SUCH a sweetie. Melts me!
xoxo
January 16th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Dawn says:
Love the storyboard! Absolutely adorable!
January 16th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Hazed says:
such sweet shots :) My girl just had her first REAL haircut not long ago.. lol
January 23rd, 2008 at 1:07 pm
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