Emory's First Haircut

This afternoon I took Emory to get her hair cut for the first time. It has been 3 years and 9 months in the making and about time, I know! When Emory was two Amanda (who cut her hair) told me that she would wait until she was older because her hair was healthy and growing in good and unless I just wanted it short there was really no reason to cut it. Emory's hair grows fast so at that point I just decided to let it grow... and grow it did! Emory was a very good girl while Ms. Amanda cut her hair and got a sucker when she was done!  She got about 2 to 2.5 inches cut off but it is still long enough to braid and put up in a ponytail. She loves it!

Emory before her hair cut.

And after her haircut.

This was the best front view I could get. Which brings me to the out takes.

Have I mentioned that Emory loves to perform and is an absolute MESS!

Random Weekend Pictures

 

Emory and I made muffins.

Cason made a mess!



Pumpkin Fun

Yesterday morning Mimi, Rachel, and Mckenzie came over and we attempted a Pinterest idea. The idea was to use cookie cutters to decorate your pumpkin. The idea worked but took a lot of muscle power. After one moon and an almost star, I ditched the cookie cutters and made an old fashion face on the other side.

Cason hammering away.

Emory stirring the seeds, which we roasted yesterday afternoon.

This face cracks me up!

She is so dramatic and was telling me that she was to busy working to have her picture taken.

Here is our finished pumpkin.

Miss Mckenzie blowing bubbles!

My failed attempted of taking Emory's picture with the pumpkin. At least she is smiling and happy even if she would not look at the camera!

The Pineywoods Fair

We went to the fair tonight and the kids had a blast! Bradley of course has been up there all week with his students but this was the kids and mine first night to go.

We started off visiting the exhibit booths and both kids got a balloon. Cason loved his balloon or ball as he called it and played with it all night. Next we headed to the petting zoo. Can you guess what Cason's favorite animal was??  The "ducks" of course and by "ducks" I mean chickens too!

Emory liked the goats, calf, and miniature horses.

Cason pointing at the ducks! He was not scared at all!

Emory petting the miniature horse! After the petting zoo it was time to ride!

Mckenzie and Emory really liked the cars. Cason was too short to ride and had to sit this one out. It was probably a little to fast for him anyway.

He got to ride the merry-go-round and loved it! He even cried when it was time to get off.

Cason riding the merry-go-round for the first time!

Emory still likes the merry-go-round too!!

We had a great time at the fair tonight and Emory is ready to go back tomorrow and ride some more rides!

Say Cheese

Mommy Daughter Day

Yesterday Emory and I had a fun but wet mommy daughter day. Emory loves to shop so we headed to town for a little shopping. Our first stop was Hobby Lobby. Emory was cracking me up because she would find something and say "Oh Mommy, this is so stylish! I think we need to buy it." I have no idea where she learned stylish from. We had a good time looking at all the fall and Christmas decorations. Emory wanted a nativity set for her room but after some persuasion she settled on nativity window stickers. I guess I need to get her a nativity set for kids. She also picked out this Rudolph nose that lights up!

After Hobby Lobby we headed over to Carrington's to get Emory a pair of black dress shoes. We also picked up a little something for baby Madison. Before heading home we made a pit stop at McDonald's for a french fry treat for Emory! We had a good time shopping and laughing!

 

I had to include this picture of Emory from last weekend. She was so excited because she realized she was taller then the door knob. She even had me take her picture standing by her door knob.

She kept telling me she was getting super tall! 

18 Months Old

Cason Bradley you are 18 months old today!

You weigh 25.1 lbs (60th percentile) and are 33 inches tall (70th percentile). You are wearing size 12-18 month clothes and a size 5 shoe and diaper. You seem to learn a new word weekly and your vocabulary continues to grow. This month you have added no, jump, stuck, down, night night, moo, boo, and Jessie (from Ms. Betty's).

You are an absolute hoot and a real charmer! You love to smile and laugh. Your favorite "games" are still jumping off the coffee table and playing boo. You also recently discovered the Lego blocks and have enjoyed building towers this week.

You adore Emory and for the most part y'all play well together, however when there is a disagreement you have definitely learned to stand your ground. You love to dance with your sister like in the above picture and are typically two steps behind her at all times!

You are also strong willed, maybe even more so then your sister, and do not like to not get your way. You can throw quite the temper tantrum and have even started telling us "NO."

I can't believe you will be 2 in just six short months. You are an absolute delight and we love you very much Cason!