Birthday and a Hair Cut.

I guess I'll start by saying this:
I don't like it when my son looks like he has a HUGE comb over.

I know (especially my mom) didn't like the idea of me cutting his hair. But I did and Jared supported me so i cut it. and let me tell you! he looks a lot cuter. There are still some "trimmings" i need to do, and i found a couple long spots but what do you expect cutting a 1 yr old's hair? He really did a good job sitting still. all I did was give him one of his favorite toys.... my makeup.




I mean, there isn't a huge difference. and really, that is what i was going for. i think he looks more handsome. what do you think? did i cut it too soon?





Then the next day was his birthday. WHAT A CRAZY DAY! Seriously! Joel woke up WAY cranky and basically terrorized my house all morning. You should see my bedroom. Then, after his nap we went to target. and for me, target is a vortex of never ending shopping. we were there for like... 2 hours. but he was really happy. he loves sitting in the cart and being lugged around. then we ran home, i forgot i had to work so i ran to run corby, jared made a quick dinner, we opened presents with a cranky baby, and said goodnight. we even forgot to sing "happy birthday". Yeah, i guess that makes me a bad parent. Oh well. Like he cares. He's one. Maybe we'll sing it tonight.

So anyway, unlike Christmas, he was really happy to open presents. he got this animal and shapes and key thing from becca:

The funniest part was when he realized there was a toy in there and pulling the paper was no longer fun.

Then, he got some baby crayons from us and he has already made me two pretty pictures:





Then, his new favorite toy... the animal train. His face was priceless when he saw it. it was like the first "wow" moment that he's ever had.





and then this morning he "ran" to the living room and begged for it.




I can't believe hes gone from this


To this
in just one year. We love you Jolie-o-lie-o!