Landons....1st....Haircut! :(

Ok, so we had been thinking that maybe we should just get Landon a little trim. Its not secret to you all, Im sure, that Landon's little curls are just to precious to us and we were DEFINATLY not ready to cut them off. That said, there were a few random long hairs here and there and his bangs were getting into his eyes. I had gone down to 3rd St. last Friday to run into Shutterbug and figured while I was down there I would swing in to see my sister (my first mistake!) Being in the salon, and having my camera, I asked if we could possible just trim his bangs up a bit. She got him in the seat and started to attempt the task. As you will see in all of these pictures...he was very sad. I mean, literally, it was as if he knew what was happening and was truly heart broken over it. After the bangs had been cut (which to me meant a snip off the end, of course she had to blend them back into his hair which made it seem a lot shorter). Than she said the fateful words "Any where else?" And I stupidly said, "Well maybe just round his ears. There are a few long hairs." NOTE: Never give a stylist anyting but EXACT directions. They are like cut crazy people. Even if they are your sister! She...took...his...curls! In her defense she was trying to keep him from having a mullet, which I guess was important too, but those sweet little curls, the ones that stick out the sides under his ears...gone! :( The curls are still in the back, but now you can really notice the one long one making his appear to have a rats tail! So now we are struggling to balance keeping those precious curls and not letting our son look white trash. The dilemmas of being a parent, I tell ya.

My Soul Sistas!

It's just so cool to me to be able to continue meeting with these girls. 7 years ago we all met at Fox and started a bible study together. We would meet in various locations, mostly the little chapel on campus. Here we are now all married, two of us with babies, one trying and the other starting an exciting career. We are all very different (well, Amy and I are pretty much clones, Lianne is our beacon of positive light and encouragement, and Carley is the go getter goof ball with such a loving heart.) And yet, we treasure one another so much. And, we seem to have a fetish with taking group pictures! Here was our attempt last night....

The first one was too low...

The 2nd was too high...

The 3rd was just right, except we were all squatting
awkwardly which totally ruined the picture!

So we tried it in another direction. Perfect!

And here are a few of Addy, Carley's little girl who is adorable!!!!

The hanging on the ornament...

In my family it is tradition to hang your ornaments on the tree. (well, I guess is was just tradition for me. Candice usually passed and hung out in her room while mom and I did it all.) Anyhoo, last year Landon hung his first ornament on the tree and this year was no different! Here is a flash back and a few pics from our first official act of Christmas for 2008! My halls are officially decked and, yes its true, Kirk got the outside lights up yesterday! The top level is still yet to be done but maybe this afternoon! Merry Christmas!
You may notice here that the bottom quarter of the tree isnt decorated. That is deliberate due to my 31.5" sticky fingered tot.

Thanksgiving

This year we spent Thanksgiving at Kirk's grandparents house. Kirk's sister brought her boys down a few days early and her husband joined us on Wednesday. Landon had a great time with his cousins. As much as Id like to share more, Im very limited on time right now because Landon only has half a banana left for breakfast.....

It all started when Landon needed a diaper change. Than Finny joined, and Liam can never pass up a chance to be naked. This is the most appropriate one to post!

Landon developed quite a fondness for his Auntie Marisa. If you remember from a few posts ago, the head bonk is a sign of endearment. The harder the more love.

His first Thanksgiving olive on the finger. This may mean nothing to you, but in my family this is a big moment:) And, the excitement on his face proves that he is my son!

Me and my boy. This face cracks me up!I love this picture because you just know that when they are 18 they are going to look just the same (only 17 years older....)

And of course Li-boy:)
Landon so generously drove Kirk and I up to Bob and Betsy's after dinner.