Charlie's First Haircut

Poor Charlie... she is going to be two years old next week and she has NEVER had a real haircut. We finally decided it was time. Even though she doesn't have much hair to work with, it sure was great straggly in the areas that grew faster than others (and I don't think my little homegrown trims helped out much).

She wasn't scared one bit.

Maybe because big sister was sitting right next to her showing her the ropes...

She looks like the Princess and the Pea, doesn't she?

Smile Charlie! You're all done. (Look closely, the gal managed to put a tiny french braid in Charlie's hair. Amazing!)

S.B. Ink

There have been several new tattoo reality shows on T.V. these days with names like "Miami Ink" and "L.A. Ink." So this is my own version... S.B. Ink. Set the scene: Ryan is the eccentric tattoo artist and Charlie is her blank canvas. The artist closed the bedroom door (so mommy didn't see- she knew she was doing something wrong) and went to work. In a matter of minutes this is the final product. When I walked in, she was even attempting a rose design on the back of Charlie's shoulder. Oh wow... was it a sight! These pictures don't even do it justice.

Teddy Bear School is Back in Session!

Ryan had her first day back at preschool today.

This year she is in Room 2. Peter and Kealoha go to Renee's daycare too but they will be in Room 1. Ryan expressed great pride that she would be in room 2 "which is bigger than room 1" (these were her exact words). Well, then she was quickly humbled when she found out some of her friends that were in her room last year will be in room 3 and some in room 4. This information caused just a bit of a meltdown. She got over it quickly when she noticed that both her good friends Azia and Cole will be with her in room 2 this year.
I mean, seriously... is this really happening??? Isn't my daughter only 3??? Crying over friends not being in your classroom doesn't happen this young, does it????

One of Ryan's new teachers. Her exact words to me were, "Oh, you are the produce people, aren't you?" I think her wheels were spinning at how she was going to use dipped strawberries to her advantage this year!

Awwwww... what a star. That's my little girl... still perfectly pressed after a day at school. haha. Seriously though, I may biased... but she is a cute kid!!

The Big, Big Girl Bed

So... we used to call Ryan's toddler bed her "big girl bed." We had to come up with something new to call her new bed so that she would be excited. Now, now... don't flatter me with my creativity over this but we decided to go with the name "big, big girl bed"!!! Impressive, I know. Lol!! Anyway, Ryan and Charlie's new beds finally arrived and I am thrilled. Charlie's is still in shrink wrap in the garage until she is ready for it but little Miss Ryan is sitting pretty (or lying pretty) on her new bed.

This picture shows her first reaction to her new digs...

Then she wanted to get in the covers to "test it out"...

Uh oh... she must have fallen asleep. (Shhhhh... don't tell her I told you, but I think she is faking.)

Oh, and she is awake now... Good morning YaYa!

Charlie's First Trip to Disneyland

Yesterday we took the family to Disneyland for Charlie's first trip. I can definitely say that Ryan was much more excited to show her little sister all her favorite things than Charlie was to go. I think because Charlie had no idea what this adventure was all about.

Here we are on the tram on the way over. Charlie thought this was a ride. Just wait Charlie, just wait! There is so much more to come...


Daddy and Charlie on waiting in line for Autopia. Driving the cars was her very first ride and she loved it. She did try to climb out of the car several times but nonetheless, loving every minute of it.

We visited the princess castle and participated in the show. Charlie was not shy at all to dance along with her favorite princesses. She danced with "ula" (Mulan), "Belle", and "Rora" (Aurora).

The difference between our children: Ryan is standing there (in the pink plaid dress) very intent on learning the correct dance steps. Charlie is making up her own.

The girls standing in line for the Alice in Wonderland ride. Charlie was completed overwhelmed with every ride. The look on her face was priceless. She didn't quite know what to think but she knew she loved it.

The tram ride on the way back to the parking structure was quiet. The girls were very tired and hardly could keep there eyes open once we got in the car. Fun day Graces!

My Little Fashionista

So... last year at this time when Ryan started preschool school clothes shopping was not an issue. Why? Because I did all the shopping by myself and Ryan wasn't involved in the process at all. This year, on the other hand, I wouldn't have DARED go shopping without her. She is really into her "twirly" dresses and "Disney princess" clothes. Well... "twirly" dresses don't really go with tennis shoes (because that is what the school suggests the kids wear to school) and "Disney Princess" garments don't really fit into Daddy's vision of toddlerwear. Oh, that Daddy! Doesn't he realize that Faconnable doesn't have a toddler section!!As you can see, both mommy and Ryan were very proud that we were able to come to agreement on so many fun outfits! Aunt Casey had called and insisted that we display our finds on the blog for her to check them out. It actually turned out to be a fun activity, thanks for the idea Cas!

During our new clothes photo shoot, I told Ryan to pose at the end of the row of all the clothes. We had to tweak her arms a little to get her into this pose but all in all, she did a good job. And then, you know who wanted to get in the mix...

This is Charlie's version of the "pose" at the end of the row. Obviously, I don't think modeling is in her future. I laugh every time I see this picture. She really did try to be like her big sister.

And if that wasn't funny enough... Charlie then started stealing the clothes and heading upstairs to hide them. Either she doesn't like the idea of Ryan starting school again or she wants to go herself.

Well, at least I got some help carrying them upstairs. Good work Charlie!

Family Day for Labor Day

This weekend was the first time we could go into our new pool. We sure took advantage of it by having lots of people over to enjoy it! Sunday was "Family Day!" We invited the fam over to enjoy some fun in the very, very hot sun. I didn't get many pics because my camera died pretty early on. I'm hoping some of you that were here can email me some of yours and I will add them to this post??? Thanks again for coming out to SB! We loved having everyone.

Cousin Katie, Ryan, and Charlie pose for a picture moment.

Jeff came in to town to hang out with the fam.

Steve enjoying some time in the pool.