you found the scissors.

earlier today, you apparently went into the bathroom, got some scissors out of the drawer, took them to your room, climbed up on sam's bunk, and proceeded to cut yourself a few bangs. there are several things i should be thankful for, here:

1. you didn't hurt yourself.

2. you stopped after the bangs and didn't proceed to cut it all off. it kind of could have started looking like a mullet if you'd gone further with it.

3. it's not completely obvious. noticeable, but it doesn't just jump out at you.

i was pretty sad about it, though. you've never had a haircut, and you have beautiful hair. also, i was pretty set against bangs. i think i'm just going to leave it be and let them grow out... maybe you're onto something, and it'll be the next big thing.

mostly, i'm hoping you never do it again.

once again, you've lived up to your old nickname, "destructobaby"....

i love you even if you have weird hair.

love, mom

you like the great outdoors.

last night we decided to camp out in the backyard. you liked running around and being silly, and you liked to yell and listen to your voice carry in the night air. i'm not sure how much the neighbors loved it. you also liked standing on your chair and making us afraid you'd fall into the fire. we had to tell you to sit down a whole bunch.

you really liked sitting on amber's lap and helping her roast the hot dog octopus, which you then helped her eat. you also ate about 20 marshmallows, then you said your belly hurt. not surprised!

it's fun watching you enjoy new things!

love, mom

Happy 4th of July!

you celebrated your third 4th of July, and with each passing year, you enjoy the fireworks more. this year, you sat with Ivy in Holly's lap and clapped and shrieked every time you saw one. it was pretty funny and cute. you were sad to go home, and you looked for fireworks out the car window the whole way back to our house.

it's fun to see you get so excited about things. i love you!

love, mom