First Haircut

It sounds crazy that Avery is 4 and has never had a haircut, but its true. I've trimmed the ends a tiny bit a couple of times, but she'd never had a haircut. This is mainly because her hair took so long to grow that there wasn't anything to cut and we definitely didn't want to lose any of the hard grown length. Lately though its gotten to the point that the curls are tangling and making it hard to brush so we've been working to convince her to get a haircut. She finally agreed to get one, so we made it a family outing.

Kyler was not at all interested in what was happening!

We went to this cute little girl salon because I thought she'd enjoy it and it would make it easier but she couldn't have cared less. When the girl was done cutting Avery's hair she asked if Avery wanted some glitter in her hair and Avery looked at her like she was crazy and said no. I said don't you want glittery hair like a princess and I got the same look and answer. The girl then asked if she wanted a glitter heart tattoo and got the same look and answer again. The only thing that got a smile and positive response was when she was asked if she wanted a lollipop. That's Avery, she has a mind of her own, doesn't follow any one's plan and loves sweets.

It's so strange to see her with straight hair, but she is still too cute!

Christmas Vacation Fun

Kyler and Avery got some Crayola model magic from Meme for Christmas and they had a great time making these creatures with Corey (he's always better at the artsy projects than I am!).

Another day during vacation we went bowling, Kyler had been asking to do this for a while.

We had a great time!

He would always turn and hurry back to the computer to watch his score come up.

She would rush up to the line with the ball in both hands and fling it down the lane.

She'd then run back to her seat never even looking at how she'd done.

She loves her brother!!!!

Christmas

This is them as they first came out to see what Santa left.


Kyler was very excited about his night vision binoculars.

Avery is checking out her new table and chairs.

Emptying their stockings....

Then they went to see what was left in their rooms ......

.... and then the unwrapping began .....

This baby Simba is the one thing Avery really wanted for Christmas. Kyler had helped me wrap this for Avery and was so excited for her to open it.

My favorite thing of Christmas this year was the when it was time to start opening the gifts Kyler said "We are going to take turns opening and Avery is going to go first" then he got the wrapped Simba and handed it to Avery saying "Avery you need to open this first I know you are going to love it". I think he was as excited by her reaction as she was getting the gift! The rest of the day they both were so conscious of taking turns and they were really into watching and helping each other, it really touched mine and Corey's heart.

Avery sat at that table most of the day, the toys on the table just kept changing.

Using her baby carrier while brushing her hair, that's a real mom in training!

After all the wrapping paper was thrown away and many of the toys out of their packages Grandma and Grandpa came over and we started again.

Avery was so excited about this toy dog,

she'd give anything for a real dog.

What a wonderful Christmas Day!!!!