Getting His First Hairs Cut

Auntie Kris has been each of our boys first hair stylist and she didn't stop with Landon. His hair wasn't too long but the mullet in the back had to go. After an afternoon at the pool while in California Auntie Kris got out her scissors and gave Little L his first haircut.

 It took all of 2 seconds for him to hate it. He screamed and cried as she cut away and Damon held him. He's the first boy to get so mad at getting his hairs being cut!

 I really don't understand how Kris can work and cut hair while her client is squirming around and not holding still, but she does and he looks so handsome.

 Once a bottle was plugged in Landon's mouth he was much happier. I had to hold the bottle as Damon held his arms and Auntie Kris cut his hair! All I can say is spoiled baby.

 After each hair was in the right place smooches were given and Little L was loving life and Auntie Kris again.

 Landon and his new look with Auntie Kris. I absolutely love that Auntie Kris has given each of our boys their first hair cuts. It makes me so happy.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

My favorite part of summertime is going to the Ventura County Fair! It brings back great memories from my childhood and I love, love, love sharing it with my kids each year. Since last year I was busy getting my stupid appendix out I miss out on all the festivities, so you can only imagine the excitement I had this year. Grandma and Grandpa Young spoiled all the children at the fair. Grandma loves the rides and made sure everyone had a wristband which meant unlimited rides from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grandpa loves the food and made sure to stuff our bellies full of funnel cake, ice cream, snow cones, pizza, french fries, hot dogs on a stick,  caramel apples, and frozen bananas!

 This is the first ride into the fair and I'm pretty sure the first warm up ride each and every year. It's hard to believe that Damon use to go on this with them because they were too small to go alone.

 Trevor loved the big slide! He went down and down the slide.

 Now this was my favorite ride as a kid. Trevor is our serious yet crazy child. I love seeing him explore and have fun. Him and Lyla splashed each other and had a blast together with Gavin as the big kids went off going from ride to ride without telling us! Shane's 7 which freaked me out when I couldn't find him but then again he was with the big cousins and Madisyn is 14 so all was well. When we found them they were confused because they were just having fun!!!

 Poor Nie Nie. He spends a big chunk of his vacation life watching in the stroller. I like to think that he enjoyed his day people watching and looking at the bright colors everywhere.

 When Shane went up to Techno Power I almost fell over. Shane is our cautious child. When it's just our family we usually end up having to force the child into something new. Now, with big cousins in Junior High he seems to grow up and bravery comes along with this and he can conquer anything with his cousins by his side!

 My fingers were crossed for him to be too small to ride this crazy ride put together by carni people! The ride spun around faster than I could take pictures and it made me sick even looking at the people on the ride, but sure enough Shane was determined to go and tall enough.

 Second thoughts came through but he went on. I was sure he would start crying or puke but sure enough he rode the entire ride.

 That face is classic. He rode the ride but he didn't smile until about 3 minutes after it was over. He was shocked and I'm sure Shane was wondering what just happened!

 Classic fair ride, the swings. They kind of freak me out. I don't like all the chains and swinging around so high, but I think Shane did. I do like how pretty and carefree they look.

 My Shanners with his flip flops on his lap ready to go!

 Landon's excitement for the day was "walking" around and pushing his own stroller. He walked around and around in circles as his brothers rode the rides.

 We love butterflies and loved the butterfly exhibit. The big kids were too busy riding crazy rides but the little ones loved the cool tent and butterflies. Trevor is feeding it with sugar water.

 Damon eating his way through the fair!

 By 4 o'clock little Landon was done. I was secretly happy he was done because I was sure done! However, Shane was nowhere near being done and stayed with Grandma and the cousins until 7 o'clock. As always we had a blast at the fair and cannot wait to return next year.

Landon was so worn out from the fair that he ended up sleeping 15 hours once we got home.

First tooth lost TWICE!

Loosing teeth was a sore subject in our house. Everyone around us was losing teeth and poor little Shane hadn't lost even one until now! He will be going into second grade in a few weeks and has finally lost his first tooth! The first tooth to come in as a baby was the first tooth out and we all cheered Shane with excitement but, the excitement didn't last too long.

 The tooth was a little bloody so I told Shane to go rinse it off in the sink and the worst thing imaginable happened. Yep, that slippery little tooth fell right down the drain. Shane's beloved first tooth gone for what we thought good. The largest alligator tears formed on Shane's face and he was hysterically. I was given the Worst Mom EVER title for MAKING him was it!  He had been waiting for a tooth in his hands for years and now it's gone. I think he thought the Tooth Fairy wouldn't come if his tooth wasn't there. Daddy to the rescue and took the pipes out and found the precious tooth. I think Damon deserves Daddy of the Year Award for this one. He saved me and Shane!

 Smiles came back as the tooth was held tightly in Shane's hands. Shane immediately had to take a picture of his toothless grin and send out text to the masses and post on Facebook. It's funny that at 7 he already relies on technology to communicate excitement to loved ones. I love his little space in his smile.

 Before bed I pulled out a pillow from my hope chest that I purchased way back in the day before kids. I think it was the only item really in my hope chest. We tucked Shane's tooth in and the magic happened while he slept. He hoped for $1,000 but once he woke up was trilled with $10 and a real note for the Fairy.

 I never knew the story of the Tooth Fairy and why they need little boys and girls teeth so it's good to know now! Shane is saving his cash for something good.

Shane has entered the Lost Teeth Club. We were worried for a little while since I still have 3 baby teeth with no permanent teeth under them. We went to the dentist a few weeks ago I asked if there were permanent teeth under there and he said there are 4 right there so expect to loose 4 teeth one right after another. Guess what? The dentist was right, tooth number one is gone and just a few days later tooth number two fell out! Shane is one happy boy and $12 richer.