Jackson and Kate: September 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Kate's first hair cut!

We took Kate to get her first haircut today. She was developing a little rat tail in the back, so we needed to shape it up a little. Taking her to get her hair cut was almost as fun as taking her to the doctor. These pictures were taken after she calmed down a little bit, but Erik had to hold her the whole time. We left an extra nice tip for the poor lady who had to cut her hair!

Not a happy girl

Getting glitter sprinkled in her hair

side shot

Another side shot with the prize she got

Happy now that it's over and she has her lollipop! (Excuse the ugly blue jewel they put in her hair. We took that out as soon as we left.)

It's Soccer Season!

Jackson's soccer team (minus one girl who was on vacation)

Goofy picture

Action shot!

Headed for the goal!

Jackson is doing so well at soccer this year. He has really gotten into it and has gotten a lot more aggressive than he was last year. He scored two goals last week and three today!

Faker

Pretending to take a nap...she's a pretty good little actress!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A Long-Overdue Getaway

Erik won a trip this year with his company, and we both finally got to go! It was an all-expenses-paid trip to the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida, with the other award winners. Erik played golf, and I enjoyed the beach, pool, and fitness center. The company chartered a flight, and that was SO nice. The buses were waiting to take us to our hotel as we walked down the stairs from our plane, and we got to bypass the security line and the airport on the way home. We missed the kids, but it was really nice to get away. It was the first vacation the two of us have taken since we became parents 5 1/2 years ago, and it made me realize we definitely need to do that more often! Grandparents, let us know when you're ready to come babysit. :) We didn't take a camera, but here are a few pictures from my phone and from a friend.