Cutting Hairs

Hazel,
It was finally time. We had to trim your ragamuffin hairstyle! Although I had trimmed your bangs before, I (well, technically Daddy) decided the baby mullet had to go. We put on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, sat you in your booster, and bribed you with fruit snacks. You sat still for so long, but next time mommy will have to work just a little faster. By the end you were quite a squirmer...and the bangs show that! Overall, I was glad we did it. The back looks great, and is growing more and more even and less and less mullety! Either way, you are adorable.

before

after

We love you big girl!
Mommy and Daddy

More Cuddling

Hazel,
Like I just wrote for Fletcher, this might just end up being 6,000 pictures of you guys cuddling. I love it! You are so sweet, and I can't get enough.

Well done, big sister, well done.
Love you,
Mommy and Daddy

Play Time

Hazel,
I think I've mentioned how much you love your brother, so I thought I'd add some photographic proof. We were playing in the playroom, you cooking something up on your stove, Fletcher laying on his play mat, but you couldn't resist. You really can't stay away from him. You seem to have this magnetic tendency toward him, and so far it has all been positive magnetic powers :) You love touching him, holding him, talking to him, singing to him, and today you just wanted to lay down with him! I love watching your sweet heart towards your brother. You are so gentle (or try to be gentle) and kind to him. I feel like I get a sneak peak into what kind of mom you will be one day...all that cooing, patting, binky putting-in, and cuddling.

My favorite is the obvious joy on your face when you are playing with him or taking care of him!
We are so proud of what a good sister you are!
Love you,
Mommy and Daddy

two

Hazel,
You are two! How did that happen? It feels like yesterday that we brought you home from the hospital. You are such a big girl now, doing so many new and fun things. You are so sweet...most of the time. You do like to test boundaries sometimes. Not always our favorite, but shows us your curiosity and independence! You love to cook in your kitchen, help mommy cook in her kitchen, do puzzles, watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, sing, dance, give Fletcher kisses, read books, cuddle, and be silly!

We are so proud of you!

GG, Great Grandpa, Nana, Papa, and Aunt Al came over to celebrate your second birthday with us!

Happy Birthday, sweet girl!
We love you,
Mommy and Daddy