Jillian's First Hair Cut

Jillian has been needing a hair cut for a while to get things "shaped up" but Mommy has been dragging her feet thinking it would be a traumatic experience since Jillian hardly lets Mommy even comb her hair. We had a friend recommend this kid friendly place in town and we gave it a try last week. Everything went fabulous and I don't even think Jillian even realized she got her hair cut! It may have helped that she had slides to go down in the waiting room, a Dora car to sit in while she got her hair cut, a video to watch, and tons of toys in her lap to keep her entertained. If this isn't a baby spa, I don't know what is! :)

Christmas Part II

Over New Year's weekend we were in Maquoketa celebrating Christmas with Paul's family. Here is a picture of Paul's parents with all the grandchildren...7 girls and one boy! Poor Christian! Notice Jillian has improved grately in this picture over the Thanksgiving episode!

Jillian talking on the phone with cousin Brittney

Jillian laughing at her cousin Christian running around
Checking out a new book she got...

Helping Grandma figure out the letters on her new sign

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas with our families. On Christmas Eve day, we had our own little family Christmas before heading up to Clinton to join Abby's family. Jillian was suprised with a kitchen set that she absolutely loves! She is busy daily making us coffee and tea and telling us her oven is "too hot" and "no touch".




We arrived in Clinton Christmas Eve night and attended a Christmas Eve service with the kids where they got to pet a live sheep! Then we came back to the house and sang happy birthday to Jesus.

Leah and Jillian are really starting to play together more and more however this means they can be best friends one moment, and worst enemies the next! Keeps us entertained!

Family photo