Crazy Hair Day

This week Alaina and Zack turned the splash pad into a hair salon. 

 

 

 

Zack went with an up-do (a mohawk to be exact).

Alaina went with... this. I'm  not sure what to call it.

After we combed through Alaina's hair (which took awhile) we visited the eye doctor to get her glasses adjusted. The accidentally broke her frames so we got these frames, with her lenses, as a loaner pair.

I would have never picked these glasses for Alaina (they are tortoise shell brown and neon green) but they actually look cute on her. Her actual frames will be in next week.

Wednesday Fun

Today Alaina, Zack, and I went to the dollar movies, had a picnic, and played in the fountains. It was a great day! 

Beach Visit

This past weekend Harry, Alaina, and I visited my parents in Wilmington. We had a great time going to the beach and visiting the aquarium.

 

Alaina on the sea turtle at the aquarium. There were also 2 live sea turtles at the aquarium and more sea turtle nests than I could count on the beach. 

Oak Island (where we usually go to the beach) and the Wilmington area have been in the news a lot recently due to numerous shark attacks. We didn't see any sharks at the beach, but we enjoyed watching them at the aquarium. I even petted a shark at the aquarium (Alaina was too afraid to and Harry showed no interest).

Touristy picture through the megladon mouth.

This little girl loves the beach. She wanted to go every day and didn't want to leave in the afternoon. She wasn't even afraid of the sharks that were supposed to be in the water.

Family beach shot on my birthday.

We built this sandcastle on our last beach day.

We finished our trip with a visit to our favorite restaurant, Provisions. I snapped this picture while we were waiting for our table.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Pedals!

Yesterday Harry, Alaina, and I went to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for a bike time trial. Alaina participated in the kids race (around The Legends Track) and Harry participated in the race around the NASCAR track. Both did a great job, although Alaina's chain came off after her second lap. She did get bonus points for riding with her baby doll, Violet. 

Getting ready!

Lined up at the start. 

Go Alaina!! Look at that face!

Baby Violet and Alaina with their medal. 

Harry starting his race. 

Harry racing 

Harry finishing. 

Movie and Splashing

This morning I picked up Alaina's good buddy (and oldest friend) Zack for a movie, picnic, and some splash time at the splash pad. I love listening to their conversations as I drive them around. They are growing up so quickly.