Looking Dapper

Max smiles for the camera as he shows off his new haircut. His "pikes" as he calls them.

Faux Hawk Frenzy

Max's long locks are history. We decided to give Max and a couple of his cousins (Eli and Gabe) a sweet faux hawk haircut before family vacation 2010.

I have to admit I wasn't so sure about the idea. But, with Sam's encouragement and advice that "it's just hair, why not give it a try?" we decided to join the faux hawk frenzy.

And can I just say I am so glad we did! The boys look ADORABLE.

P.S. Pics are photographed in our backyard. Thank you Carrie for coming to our house and giving three little toddlers a haircut. We realize that is no small feat!

The BEFORE photo.

Max sitting very still.

Max getting bribed by a dum-dum to sit still. :)

All done!

Max makes this faux hawk look goooooood.

An attempt at an AFTER photo.

A Haircut for Maximus

Max finally [at 14 months and 10 days old] got his first haircut. Well, to be honest with you, it was a trim. Those cute, blonde curls aren't going anywhere!

Now, friends have warned me about "The First Haircut." It seems every mom procrastinates when it comes to cutting off those first locks of hair. And I proved to be no exception. Sam has been bugging me for weeks [or has it been months?!] to give Max his first haircut. I kept saying I wasn't ready. Now, Max was probably ready [so what if his bangs kept getting in his face and impairing his vision...]. But, not me. I was not ready. I still don't think I was ready when we walked into the salon. [confession: I might have been experiencing a bit of a panic attack]. 

But, his first little haircut was a success. And he still has beautiful, blonde, curly hair to prove it.

Getting ready for the snippity snip.

What a good boy sitting so still!

And the lolly was the ticket.

He was concentrating on all its goodness and 

forgot all about Carrie cutting his hair!

All done.

Looking good, my little man!

And for your viewing pleasure...

so you too can be part of the first haircut experience!