Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Meredith's First Haircut













Meredith had her first haircut today. She did great. We went to a Kid's Hair Salon called Doodle Doos. It is filled with toys and activities to get the kids involved and comfortable. When Meredith's turn came up, they let her pick out a movie to watch during her cut - she picked Cars (apparently an unusual choice for the girls at Doodle Doos - Go Meredith). They asked her is she wanted to sit in the train chair, the boat chair or the salon chair - she chose the train. While she was getting her hair cut they painted her nails - glittery silver. Then they styled her hair with pink flower clips and glitter. When she was finished they gave her some bubbles, a sticker and a lollipop. Then when we checked out they gave me a copy of a picture they took during the haircut and a little box with some of her hair clippings. Overall, I think it was a fantastic experience. Meredith was a pro and her hair looks great.

Monday, May 04, 2009

Trip to the Beach!

Meredith went to the beach this Sunday. She had a chance to help build her first sand castle. She played along with a bunch of other kids and she played in the water all by herself. She has a great time.














Bingo Prize!

Last Saturday our neighborhood hosted a Beach Blanket Bingo Program for the families in the neighborhood. We had a chance to play in the playground, have a family picnic, play bingo and watch BOLT on a big screen. During the Bingo game Meredith won and was able to pick one of the many prizes they had available for kids and she picked out this hula hoop. The hoop has become Meredith's new favorite toy companion. I have been whacked in the head more times than I can count since Saturday - but she does love it.


Earth Day Gardening at School











We had a great time planting some very pretty flowers, playing in the dirt and watching the other kids. Then we had a little mishap - a young girl across from us lost control of her shovel and we were covered in dirt from hair to neck - including in our eyes, nose and mouth. Lots of fun!

Making a Bird Feeder.

Making a bird feeder with Daddy was very successful. Pine cones, peanut butter, bird seed, and string made a great bird feeder. Except we think that they ended up being deer feeders.









Multi-tasking!

Breakfast on the go and recycling. She is such a big girl I want to cry.









Easter Egg Picking - Not really hunting!









Family Afternoon at the Playground

Meredith flew a kite with her Daddy for the first time. She loves the swings now. She can swing forever, without stop. We had a great time - the weather was perfect.














Going Campin'?

Hello Kitty Rocks!





Meredith's New Hat