Glamour Girls, For Once

I have long given up on even asking the girls if I could style their hair.  In truth, I am lucky if they allow me to run the brush through their locks as they much prefer to do it themselves.  Abby always responds, "I do," and so I let her.  Meanwhile the stockpile of themed barrettes, ribbons, and adorable headbands are scattered around Ella's room and used to style doll hair.

99/100 Days you will see the girls with hair like this:

Never a clip, never a bow, never a ribbon, and rarely, a headband

 On haircut days all bets are off.  This past Monday we had a bang trim scheduled for the girls.  It seems that we are always at our local kids' salon but I don't mind all that much because 1). it eats up part of the afternoon and 2). they often let the stylist do something to their hair.  

Pig tails for sweet Abby. 

A big grin and purple streaks.  Don't judge me. 

It's washable, I swear.

Clearly they love this place: lollipop, movie, glitter spray, hair color spritz

Ella's turn in the coveted PINK CADILLAC. 

Bangs are a wee bit short, but at least they are not in her eyes. 

Rainbow Brite.  And now I know you are judging.  

The girls were beyond proud of their hairstyles.  Ella even proclaimed, "I am never going to take my hair out."  She slept with her piggies in and I refreshed it in the morning.  No joke, 3 minutes after I styled her hair, she took her piggies out.  I am never going to win!

Gymboree and First Haircut

Abby is now SIXTEEN months old!  I can't believe it.. Where has the time gone?

Anyways, I adore this age.  She is toddling and chatting and climbing and singing and playing in the toilet. Unfortunately, she really likes the toilet. Actually, I adore this age except for the whole toilet deal.  This morning she had the toilet brush.  Ewwww....

To satisfy her exploring and climbing gene, she attends Gymboree weekly.  Grandma and Pa thoughtfully signed her up for this class for her birthday knowing full well that climbing is in her blood.  After all, she is related to Uncle Brett!

However, Gymboree is a bit intimidating, especially with the new apparatus they are piloting.  So, Abby played it safe on her first day of class (three weeks ago).

She did a little climbing. 

Abby did A LOT of rocking. 

And she did a little jumping. 

In real time today Abby had her first hair cut.  She needed it, desperately.  I was hoping to grow out her bangs and hair for a cute little chin-length bob, but I caved.  Her hair was turning moppy and her bangs were constantly in her eyes. 

Before: shaggy, not cute hair. 

Abby was quite the trooper.  No tears and no fits. 

 Ella came for moral support. 

Viola! Pretty girl and now we can see her eyes. 

Purty Girl

Today Ella went to the salon and got her hair did.  This salon was a little girl's dream complete with a pink cadillac, great decor, and a fun ambiance.  

And because I am sure the video is not enough, check out the pictures~

Viola!  Purty, purty girl!