Princess Mara's First Haircut

Mara is three years old now and has never had her first haircut simply because she doesn't have any hair, well at least not much. I kept putting it off thinking it would start growing soon, but that doesn't seem to be happening and she had some long strands that were just hanging out in the back so I decided now was the time to clean it up a bit and get rid of the rats nest that was starting to form in the back of her head. I am very proud of my little girl. Connor got his hair cut first to let her know that it is easy and fun to get a haircut and that it even tickles a little bit. She got to sit in a police car and watch Dora so she was definitely a happy kid.It took all of maybe 6 minutes to shape it up and hopefully we will see some growth coming soon. She has been letting me put bows in her hair but only for Santa visits and then she immediately takes the bow out and hands it to me. It's funny how she listens to me when I say that Santa wants you to wear the bow for your pictures and then as soon as we walk away the bow comes out. Well at least she looked cute in the picture.

...Look, its Dora!

 Look Mommy I survived my very first haircut

 and Connor did too...he wasn't really for getting a short cut, but I can't handle trying to fix his hair every morning now with the baby. His hair takes longer to get the bed head out of it than mine and right now that just isn't happening so here's to the new look!

VISIT WITH SANTA AT THE MALL

 Mara really was intrigued by Santa this year. I think she was a little apprehensive when we got there. As soon as she saw Santa she immediately started asking to go to the bathroom and then she put up a little fight but it was too late and it was our turn so I told her to just go say hi and sit on his lap and she was very interested in his look. She actually touched his beard and asked Santa what it was and then told him she wanted a big baby doll and a dollhouse and then said to him, "so are those really your boots?" Connor was talking with Santa and just rambling on and on about how he wants ice skates, a hockey stick, a new hockey goalie helmet and anything hockey. They really had a fun time and I'm glad everyone was happy with their visit. Even Meghan was a perfect little angel there in his arms. Not a single movement or peep from our little Megs.

 Meghan's first Christmas visiting with Santa Claus

 Shhh says Santa

Lunch at Friendly's

The kids had a great time spending the afternoon with their Pop Pop and visiting Santa and topping it off with a yummy lunch and an ice cream sundae. 

   of course I made Mara wear Meghan's bib so she wouldn't spill on her Christmas shirt. Amazingly not one single drop missed her mouth. But I know if she didn't have the bib on that shirt would be completely covered in ice cream and sprinkles. 

And to top the day off... A fun train ride around the mall

 and ending our night saying goodbye till morning comes to Bobby our Elf.

THE FIRST SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON

December 16, 2010

 I know it is hard to make out these pictures but Connor was so excited to wear his snow boots at the first sight of snow and he couldn't wait to get outside. We barely got a dusting and they were both completely dressed in their snow gear from head to toe and were trying to sled down the front yard. Connor just wanted to know why the sled wouldn't move. I kept trying to tell him that you need just a little bit more, but he insisted and Mara hopped on and off they went. They even attempted to make snow angels in the driveway. It did look beautiful for the time that it lasted and hopefully the next snowfall will be just a little bit more.