A Weekend of Firsts!!!

We had a 3 day weekend this weekend! Mitch was in central Ark all week at a conference/class thing. My friend Tasha and her hubs Andrew (and black lab Tory) live in that area, too. I took off work on Friday and Luci and I drove down across to spend the night with her, see their brand new house and car, and meet up with Mitch to pick him up from the conference. Luci did so well at their house! I was a little worried because they do not have children of their own yet and Tasha always keeps her house in immaculate condition!! It certainly wasn't baby proof, let alone Luci proof!!! Tasha was so nice and had so many snacks for Luci and even whipped out bracelets, necklaces, and crowns for us to play dress up in!!! We had a great time!

The next day we went out shopping (Luci wasn't as good this time...) and met up with Mitch. During shopping Tasha showed us the greatest little children's hair salon. Luci has been needing a hair cut trim for a while. She had bangs for a while and had those trimmed, but she has never had an official first hair cut. This place looked like so much fun so we decided to go for it!!! Luci was a bit scared at first, but warmed up quickly. This place had it all...bubbles, snacks, toys, & even fun chairs for the kiddos to sit in during the cut. Tasha was so great and just began snapping pictures as Mitch and I were trying to make Luci feel comfortable. She got some fun shots of her...and me almost crying!!! I cry at all of Luci's "firsts"!

Not happy in the beginning...

First cut

This is not so bad!

I love this place!

After the cut we said goodbye and drove back home. Saturday was Arkansas's first "tax-free" shopping day. We ventured out a bit, but didn't find that great of deals. I ended up getting a few shirts and Luci's schools supplies (yes she has school supplies!). After shopping we came home and Luci got started on her Saturday art project!!

Painting is fun!!

and messy too!!

So proud of her work!

Sunday, we went to church...

and then made yummy, from scratch, strawberry cupcakes with homemade strawberry butter cream frosting! (I won't tell you how many I ate...but let's just say it was a lot!)

So, recap...first trip to Tasha's new house, first hair cut, first tax-free shopping, and first time baking strawberry cupcakes!!!!

Also, this Saturday is what would have been Lucille Ball's 100th birthday. Those of you that have known me for any amount of time know that she is one of my favorite people of all time!

Me with "Desi and Lucy"

I'll leave it up to you to decide how Luci got her name...!!!

I love Lucy...and Luci!!!!