Vacation & New Feats

I have added a lot of pictures and a few videos this time.

We went to Kansas City over the 4th of July weekend to hang out with Alex's family. That's where we learned that Solomon could escape from the Pack N' Play. We used to feel safe when we let him sleep in it when we were travelling, but I guess that good feeling is over! :)

The next week, we vacationed in Denver and Colorado Springs. In Denver, we got to see two of Alex's cousins, as well as his friend Jason (pictured in one of the pics below and his ex-college roommate, Pat). We went to the Aquarium in Denver as well as a cool little park, that featured a train, petting zoo and jungle gym.
In Colorado Springs, we went to the North Pole to see Santa Clause and to the zoo, which is really cool. We also spent two nights at my Great Aunt, Eileen's house. She hosted the Balfay Family reunion. That was my grandmother's maiden name (my mom's mom). It was a lot of fun because I saw many people I haven't seen in many years and met others for the first time. Check out the pictures below as well as the videos at the bottom of the post.

(Above) Solomon & Joey hugging. Joey is my mom's cousin's daughter's son!

(Above) Solomon with a silly face
Solomon & Zoe hugging

Cool orange fish that Solomon liked

Alex dealing with/wrestling Solomon at the Aquarium

Jason (friend mentioned above) telling Solomon all about the fish

Solomon and I went down the candy cane slide at the North Pole

Joey and Solomon ran around the tent pole about a million times.
It was a lot of fun and I was sad to drive back to normalcy and schedules, but it was nice to be home.
By the way, here's a link to all of the pictures from our trip: http://kellyalexsphotos.shutterfly.com/

First Haircut

Our little Solomon had his first haircut today! I know many kiddos have already had a few by 21+ months, but we just love his curls and haven't wanted to cut any part of them off until now. We just had his bangs trimmed up significantly and the back cut a little. His hair was always in his face. He looks soooo cute now!!

BEFOREAFTER

VIDEO

Of course, I can't stop talking through most of this... What's new?? :) I had my hair cut last week and decided afterwards to get some highlights. I have never in my life dyed my hair, so this was new for me. My hair has gotten significantly darker since being pregnant with Solomon. So many things about me have changed since then, but I have to admit, that is a particularly weird one.. darker hair. I also have to say that until this summer, I have spent a lot less time outside in the past couple of years, so that may, in part, explain why my hair is darker. Blonde hair lightens quickly and significantly in the sun. Two summers ago, I was a big pregnant lady, trying to stay indoors and last summer, I had a little child that couldn't yet walk. Therefore, my hair has had little exposure to the sun. I have to say that I LOVE my new highlights. They are kind of expensive so I don't know if I'll keep them up, but we'll see. It was fun to treat myself at least.