Lesson Learned

I've been trimming Logan's hair for a little while now, but his head was starting to resemble the likes of a bowl so I thought it was time to get him to a professional.



Normally, I would have just called up Jack N' Jills and scheduled an appointment. But this week, I decided to find a spot that was a bit more wallet friendly. After a few different referrals, I decided to head over to a place on the west side of town. I called to make sure that they were experienced in cutting a small child's hair (I explained that he was 17 months old and very fidgety) and they ensured me that it would not be a problem.

We arrived at 10am and they propped him up in a chair with a child's smock so I thought, "Okay, they have a booster and a child's smock - they know what they're doing."

Then the stylist asked Logan to keep still as she started taking small sections of hair and cutting as if she were working on an adult's head. Three snips in, Logan moved. The stylist tried to straighten Logan's little head and I looked at her with a look that said, "Really? You think you're going to get this 17 month old to keep his head straight and still?!" I tried my best to keep Logan still, giving him snacks, toys, and even a lollipop (which he's never had) to keep him happy but again, he's only 17 months old! The stylist then looked at me with a smirk and said, "I can't do this if he moves" to which I responded, "I called and someone told me that this would not be an issue." She continued trying to work while huffing and puffing and Logan's little head was looking worse by the minute. Finally, I asked her to use the clippers because the scissors were giving him a butchered look. After 20 more minutes of absolute frustration (both ways I'm sure), his hair was finally even. Really, really short, but even.



I cried all the way home.

Was it worth saving $20 - nope.

Is Logan still adorable - yes.

July 4th Weekend

Friends, BBQs, Jolly Jumper, Parade, Smores, and Fireworks - whew! What a great weekend!

Sorry, I forgot to take my camera out at all the events, but here are some of the moments I was able to capture



Hope you had a great weekend too!

Camping

We recently took a little trip out to Kern County for a little camping fun with our friends, the Weisers.

It only took 2 hours to get there, but Dylann has recently been very impatient on the road. She was constantly yelling, "Are we there yet?" Didn't help that the majority of the ride looked like this



When we arrived at our final destination, Buena Vista Campground on Lake Webb, it was a balmy 98 degrees!!!! So we spent our days doing this



But once the sun would start setting, we would all get back onto dry land to enjoy views like this



It was hot, dirty, and uncomfortable at times, but I swear - I always end up having so much fun camping!!! And I don't think I'd ever seen Dylann have so much fun in her little life!

Preschool Graduate

Hip, Hip, Hooray! You've done great things!

On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Dylann's graduated from preschool. She's officially moving on and will no longer be a "monkey" in Ms. Stefanie's classroom.



The entire class celebrated by spending the morning at the park, then walking back to class to perform a song for the parents, reading Curious You, and giving hugs to their beloved teacher.



Congratulations to Incredible, Capable, Curious You - Miss Dylann!!!

Produce

We were harvesting our carrots yesterday and look what we found:



You can't find produce like this in your local supermarket!

And by the way - it was delicious!

Pillowcase Dress

A while back, I went down to the Rose Bowl Flea Market. I purchased a stack of vintage pillowcases with the intention to make something with them someday.



Well, someday finally came and this is what became of that pillowcase:



A sweet smocked dress with ruffled straps for my daughter. Perfect for the beginning of Summer!

Memorial Day Weekend

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend as much as we are!