Hair cuts....finally

I FINALLY took Kendall to get her first haircut. The poor thing had such long, uneven and wild hair. So, we decided Friday would be the day we'd venture out and get it done. I wont lie, I was a little nervous taking Kendall to get her hair cut. Let's just say that Kendall is not the easiest when she has to do something that isn't her idea. She slightly strong-willed...okay, okay, HUGE understatement, but you get it. Not only did I have Miss Independent, but the other two as well...which could be a recipe for disaster. Thank goodness for quick haircuts, cars to sit in while getting a cut, movies to watch to distract and lolly-pops...whew, we made it through the haircut without even a "no"! 

here's a quick before picture of little Miss K's crazy hair...yes, she is always that sassy!

getting her hair done - sitting in the Barbie VW Bug, watching Dora (even though I don't think she has ANY clue who Dora is) and sucking on a blue lolly-pop. 

Why can't see be that good for me??! ;)

I think she ate the stick...yup, she did. But seriously, I wasn't going to tell her to stop and ruin the wonderful atmosphere!

Smiley Cate hanging out watching Dora

Big sis got a trim as well. Several months ago I had attempted to cut her hair and it was definitely uneven. No one could notice when her hair was curly, but once she started begging for her hair to be straightened (yes, I gave in to that little request...judge me now), EVERYONE could see it...

The best shot I could get of little Miss K's hair...she kinda had the Shirley Temple look...minus the sweet disposition....

"I'm jealous they all have lolly pops, maybe my binkie will be just as good"

so focused on Dora

Yes, this is a typical McPherson group photo...these are the type of pictures I don't let anyone see...but, I'm giving you a glimpse into our life here...will it get any easier...HA!

the hair victims;)

Okay, so maybe Kendall did so well because she was bribed with Cold Stone...she is my child...;)

Alley said as we were driving home (60minutes away!!)...let's get our hair cut again tomorrow...HA...in the words of Kendall..."ummmmm, nope"

Happy Easter

We had a wonderful, jam-packed Easter weekend with family and friends. We decided to spend Easter at our house this year, which was relaxing and enjoyable:) We had lots of stuff planned for Saturday and then I hosted lunch after church for Granny and our close friends, the Sterlings. We had a fabulous weekend and are excited to spend today with my parents (we're having round 2 of Easter dinner and festivities!) YUM!

Alley started off Easter weekend right! While collecting her snack items, she told me she had to do her bible study as well. So she ran off and got her little pink bible and proceeded to read through it while munching away. 

 On Saturday, we participated in an Easter egg hunt at Pres. Howard's house (the President of HSC). The girls had so much fun! Almost all of Alley's friends from preschool were there (because all their dad's work at HSC with Andy!) so she had a blast. Too bad the tiger had to show up! The two older girls Freaked.Out...yes, I ended up carrying Kendall while Alley clung to my leg...

Kendall getting a purple butterfly on her cheek...how appropriate for Easter! 

Alley was all the way on the opposite side of the table and she asked for a purple butterfly as well...I guess they have a little something in common;)

The girls. We had one of Alley's best buds hang out with us during most of the event because her mom was taking pictures for the school (of the event). Can you tell which child is a child of a professional photographer?! Yes, I would love to be able to get at least ONE good picture with all my girls smiling and looking at the camera...is that too much to ask?! yes....

Oh goodness, too many options...they had a cookie decorating table and the girls wanted to put everything on their cookies! Did I stop them?? Noooooo, I joined them;)

 

 The girls getting ready for the sack race. Kendall was pumped...Alley was a little skeptical;)

Kendall getting her game face on and checking out the competition...

 A little pep-talk from daddy

Aaaaaannnnnd, she's off...

 Yes, MC was there...but we kept her contained. Plus she had a runny nose and was boycotting naps and sleep in general...

 THE EGG HUNT! The girls did really well for never having done this before. We didn't even help them, so I am impressed:)

Which way do we go??

MC trying to help daddy clean up after our big Easter dinner

Aaaannnnndddd she's up...yikes! This is how I find her in her crib all.the.time...THIS is why she's not been sleeping...ugh!...

 my attempt at taking an Easter photo of the girls...failure #1

 2 out of 3...oh my...failure #2...I.AM.DONE;)

HAPPY EASTER!! He is RISEN indeed!! Praise the Lord:)

time outside

Smells like spring....the flowers are in bloom and wonderful aromas coming from the grill.

Feels like spring...the weather has been amazing every day!

Looks like spring...the grass is green, the girls cars and wagons litter the yard.

Sounds like spring...kids screaming and laughing in the yard while playing made up games. 

Therefore...it MUST BE SPRING!!! 

I feel as though the girls were caged birds all winter. Asking to play outside and even begging to a certain extent;) And with the arrival of spring, now they have been freed. Once freed, a bird never wants to return to its old cage...so it is with the McPherson girls! They want to be outside all. day. long...Here are some pictures from the past day or two...

Alley hanging out on the front steps watching the cars go by

In honor of Easter, the girls are doing the bunny hop;)

Skipping up the street to the "butterfly tree"...every year the butterflies congregate on this tree and the girls LOVE it!

Kendall walking back

an attempt at taking a sisters shot...I think this was the best out of 20ish;)

MC hamming it up for the camera

A little more sweetness from our little "smiley Cate"

Alley practicing her golf swing

Good follow through

Alley hanging out with Uncle John at the cabin

Kendall is in on the action of picture taking...notice the wonderful fitted shirt she's wearing;) She's a messy eater so I wanted to protect the dress and it was a little too chilly to go shirtless.

MC playing with Uncle John

All smiles as usual:)

Playing with Mimi

So sweet!:)

Finding a snail and being oh so serious about it

Alley yelling back up to us telling us about the snail...I love how she cups her face instead of just her mouth:)

Ok, I know this isn't a great picture of Kendall...buuuuut, I thought it was hilarious:)

Alley running

 I hope yall are enjoying the the wonderful weather and being outdoors as much as we are!!