First Haircut

Last Wednesday the 12th, I took Macie for her first hair cut. We just had a little bit trimmed off the ends. Her hair had gotten so uneven and crazy it needed some help. So now if we can just get the rest of her hair to catch up, we will be ready to go. Here are the pictures from the event.

Sitting in the Dora car waiting to get things started. Things were already going better than with Carson's first hair cut. He would not get in the chair at all. I had to hold him down!
She was not a big fan of the water being sprayed on her, but she never cried.

It took two to get her to look down.

This is the after picture. I know it is aweful, but it is the only one.

You really can not tell a big difference. I wish we had cut more, but I did not want to loose the little bit of wave she has. Next time hopefully we will get all her hair to catch up.

American Girl

Atlanta has an American Girl store. They have a bistro inside the store where you can have lunch with your American Girl doll. We have wanted to take Ann Bennett for a long time, but they are always booked when they are here. Since they were here during the week when school was in session, we got to go this time. Mom, Rene', Ann Bennett, Macie and I went on Monday the 10th. But, first Macie had her art class.

This is Macie when we first walked in the store. She loved it right away and trying to turn around and see the bity babies.

Macie does not have an American girl doll, but the bistro lets little girls borrow one for lunch. Here she is with the just like me doll that looked most like her.

Ann Bennett with her American Girl Doll Felicity. Ann Bennett and Macie with their girls-notice Macie did not stay in her high chair!

Mom and Rene'

Mom and Macie-how cute are they?

Macie ended the meal with a yummy vanilla milk shake

It was a fun girls day, and I look forward to taking Macie back when she is older and really understands. I am sure Ann Bennett will be over it by then, but we will make her come back with us too!

(This is the second post today so keep reading!)

Mom's Birthday

My mom's birthday was last weekend (the 8th). Rene' and her gang were in town. We always have a good time when they are around. Jeff always says her wished they lived closer. Since I am so far behind on blogging, I am just going to share some pictures. (and the kids are in the other room and might stop me at any moment)

Ann Bennett and Macie playing in SueSue's back yard. The family at SueSue's party.Mom, Bryant and Randy
Macie using her fingers to eat everyones salad. She eats so well when she eats off of other peoples plates. Ignore my lovely look!

Rene' and Carey

Over due soccer update

I am over due for several updates. We had family in town and a busy weekend. Hopefully, I will find some time to get those updates soon. But, I still need to update on Carson's last soccer game. It was November 1st. It was a very cold 8 AM game the morning after Halloween. But, Carson almost scored a goal. I so wish it had gone in for his sake. He did enjoy the season, but he does not have any confidence. It did not help that he was playing with kids who were turning 6. It was an under 6 league so he was one of the youngest. Even though he had fun, I think we are going to skip the Spring and play t-ball.

Carson getting his medal at the end of the game.

Macie and Carson enjoying the donuts to celebrate the season.

Carson on the field. He is on the left side with the blue jacket under his shirt. He has his hands in his pockets!

David and Cole with Shahla and Carter. The boys were freezing when they were not playing.

Sorry the pictures are in reverse order. Blogger keeps loading them that way and I need to go fold laundry!

How long does this last?

This stage of toddlerhood is about to drive me crazy! Macie wants to do everything by herself, but she needs a little help. If you help her she cries because she wants to do it alone. But, when she tries to do it alone, she cries because she is frustrated at not being able to do it! I once heard someone say that God made 2 year olds so cute so they would live to see three! Macie might not be 2 yet, but I can relate. She is currently "talking" to Mimi (Mitzi) on the calculator that came in a kids meal.

Voting done

Thanks to my great friend and neighbor, I have voted. The kids and I tried on Friday, but the line was too long. So, I had to go today even if it took me forever. Thankfully, it is a beautiful day here. The kids played on the play ground while I waited in line with a few neighbors. I did not have any kind of clock with me, so I have no idea how long it took me. Maybe about an hour.

I hope you are all planning to vote. I really just don't get people who don't make the effort. I could get on my soap box, but instead I will go get a few things done while Macie is sleeping!

Halloween Fun

We had a great time Halloween this year. Thursday night we had pumpkin pancakes and carved our pumpkins. I am saving you all the pictures of the carving, but here is the result. When Carson was almost 2, we started the tradition of a pre trick or treating party in our cul-de-sac. It has become something we always look forward to when Fall arrives. Not only are our neighbors there, but they bring entire families. This year was again a lot of fun. I know some people have issues with celebrating Halloween, but for our family it has become a chance to develop our community. I know my kids will have great memories as they grow up of time with their neighbors. And I will have plenty of pictures to remind them!


This isn't a great picture of Carson and Macie, but you can kind of see their costumes. This was before Carson put on pants to stay warm. My neighbor Leslie actually had a pair of orange sweat pants that worked great with his costume. They even fit Carson perfectly. The only problem was they were actually girls velour pants. He did ask why they had a bow, but he got over it. It will make a nice story when he is a little older and embarrasses easily.Macie made a new friend at the party! You can see her cure pig tales in this picture too.
One of our other neighbors Sue arranged for the fire department to bring the truck out. Unfortunately, they got a call and had to pack up and leave quickly. But, I did get a picture of Carson on the front before they left. (Notice how well the pants match!)We were very happy that Sue Sue and Randy could be with us again this year!Another tradition at the party is a parade with all the kids. They just march around the cul-de-sac, but they love it. I am sure in a few years they will think it is stupid, but for now we really enjoy watching them. Thankfully we still have lots of little kids!

Just a few more pictures...

Carson walking on side walk all alone. He was the only one who followed the "Don't walk down the middle of the street" rule. I told him he could come walk with me, but he kept going back to the side walk. Usually Jeff would take the kids door to door and I would stay home and give out candy, but Carson wanted me to take them this year.

Carson, Eli and Carter still eating pizza

Macie and Addison figured out the trick or treating thing quickly.

We hope you had some fun family and community time too