Real Haircut and Other Events

So we decided it was time to finally take James to a salon and get his first real haircut. We started talking to James about it Friday night at dinner and during his night time routine. I told him it was going to be so much fun going to get his hair cut the next day and that if he was really good he would get a prize! And his consistent response was "Mommy no hair cut!" As if he knew what he was getting in to. I should have taken this as a hint...it wasn't a complete disaster but it was not a "fun" experience either...This is how it took place. James would only sit in Daddy's lap and he refused to wear the "Cars" drape (whatever that thing is called??). And we had to have a toy for a little distraction.

A little zipper distraction and Kristen (the girl that cuts Chad's hair) was so nice to move around with them and be so patient.

A little bribing...usually works to bribe James with his fav food items...We tried pudding his new favorite but it didnt work like we thought...he considered and then he saw the scissors again and forgot about the pudding...

Finally we are done with a change of shirt since his other one was covered in hair...can't you just see frustration in Chad's face :)... this face is saying "Brooke put down the camera and let's go" haha

The cut is a little shorter than I would have liked but considering the circumstances I figured the hair will always grow. He looks so much older now and I don't think I like that. I swear the cut makes him look 3 in taller. That may not make sense...but it does!

That afternoon we figured we would take him somewhere fun since he had such a rough morning. We headed to downtown Fairhope for the Haven parade. A mardi gras parade for dogs and their owners. No we did not register Baxter but James got to see lots of doggies and he got lots of beads!! (Side note: I thought James would be able to ride in umbrella stroller until he was atleast 4...We have not used it in awhile and when we put him in it Chad said "Does he still fit??" It was a little snug but worked). Again another reminder that our little baby is definitely becoming a little boy :(

Sunday we planned to go to a friend's house for the Super Bowl so I offered to bring dessert because I have been wanting to try a new recipe! My presentation of desserts is never really all that great but I thought this was one was picture worthy. I wanted to take a picture of the yummy layers but I figured it would be rude to bring a pie with a missing slice :) Graham cracker crust, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping with chocolate shavings...I really wish I had a sliver now.