Ode to being a child again!

We decided to get haircuts this week. Usually I am kind of picky about who we have cut our hair. But we needed it so I chanced it and went to the local place. It is the same place I took Jared to a few weeks ago and I was pleased. But what in the world did they do to my little boy? I had my mother in law try to fix what they had done. Can you see how it is long on one side and short on the other? I loved his curls and only wanted a simple trim.

And since we were their Emma decided she wanted bangs and a trim.

I was going to get my haircut at the same place but after what they did to Joseph I decided to try a different local place. And I think this is the best haircut I have had in a long time. I have had bangs before but I never really liked the way they did it so I have been growing them out. I showed the lady exactly what I wanted and she actually listened. She also cut off about 4 inches so my hair looks so much healthier.


For Sarah's birthday we went to the American Girl Doll Place in LA. I have to say it was almost as fun for me as it was for her. When I was little I always wanted a doll like this. It was so fun to see all the different styles and accessories. Sarah got her doll from Target. It is a knock off but it looks so much like the one there.

She picked out a dress that had a hat, flowers, and cute shoes. And also pj's that came with slippers and a robe. Her Grandma bought her a chair that hooks onto your table for the doll to sit in.
Here they are in front of the Samantha section.

This was after the days events and we were headed home. Do you see that huge bag? Sarah scored!

Since we were there we had to have lunch at the cafe (It was the most expensive lunch my girls have ever eaten) Emma and Aunt Kaylee got to borrow dolls to eat with. They had tea cups for the dolls and cute little conversation starters on the table. Lunch consisted of appetizers of artichoke dip, fruit, cheese, vegetables, and chips. Then the girls got a huge plate of pizza (Emma), mini hamburger and hot dog with fruit in fun shapes and fries (Sarah), Chicken tenders, fries, and fruit (Kaylee) Then they also got to have cake cut into a heart, mouse in a flower pot, and a shell cookie. They also sung happy birthday to Sarah.

Emma with her doll for the hour, Josefina.

Aunt Kaylee got to sit with Nicki.

I think Joshua was super excited that he got to go with us. He got to eat food that he does not normally eat like fries and cake! He was so excited to eat the cake.

In this picture you can see the huge smile on his face. And this is all over the cake and cookie.The store also had a salon for your doll and a hospital in case your doll had anything broken. They also had a theater with a live performance. Maybe another time we will get to do that.
Sarah told me several times, "This is the best day ever!"

While we were gone Jared, Joseph and Ryan went to the mall and then to the movies. They went and saw Bridge to Taribithia. Jared was telling me about their day and I told "Dad's are pretty great." And he replied, "Yeah, but especially my dad." I am glad they have a great relationship. Jared spent his own money and bought this when he was with Ryan. He ate it for dinner tonight and loved it. Also while we were gone Joseph twisted his ankle and has been walking funny since.

Speaking of hurts We have had a quiet the week. First, While the kids were at their Grandma Chapman's Sarah fell off the scooter into the bushes and scrapped up her arm. Then she was taking her cup-o-noodles out of the microwave and spilled the water onto her hand causing a pretty painful burn.

Then Joseph was playing David and Goliath and sling shot his bug catcher into Jared's eye.
And if that is not enough when Jared was playing basketball with his Dad he jammed his finger.