We've been talking about getting Emry's hair cut since last spring. We've gone round and round with the decision making process and each time locked horns....until yesterday evening. While driving in the car, Emry's gum fell out of her mouth. This is precisely the reason that we don't usually allow her to have gum, but we'd been out with friends and all the kids were doing it...another issue in itself. Anyway, we pulled over to find said sticky gum and had no luck. Then Emry exclaimed, "Oh! IT'S IN MY HAIR!" Trent and I simultaneously yelled out, "DON'T TOUCH IT!" Needless to say, it was a very loooong trip home, with lots of reminders for her to keep away from the mess. When we arrived home I greased her up good with peanut butter and was able to get the gum in all its sticky glory out without too much damage...but everyone knew Mom had finally triumphed. The hair was to be cut!
The following photos are from the beauty shop. Emry was really excited by this point, but nervous because she hadn't sat in a beautician's chair since she was 18 months old. We decided that since her hair measured 19-inches from the crown of her head that we'd like to donate it to
locks of love. This was a little hard for her to understand. She really wanted to keep her braided hair, but Trent sat down with her at his computer and looked up the website to show her what her hair was going to be used for. I don't know if she really understood, but she calmed down.
Here are the before & after photos. It turned out super cute. She's had long hair for such a long time that I did a few double takes when I looked at her today, but she doesn't seem to mind one bit.
The following photos are from the beauty shop. Emry was really excited by this point, but nervous because she hadn't sat in a beautician's chair since she was 18 months old. We decided that since her hair measured 19-inches from the crown of her head that we'd like to donate it to locks of love. This was a little hard for her to understand. She really wanted to keep her braided hair, but Trent sat down with her at his computer and looked up the website to show her what her hair was going to be used for. I don't know if she really understood, but she calmed down. 
Here are the before & after photos. It turned out super cute. She's had long hair for such a long time that I did a few double takes when I looked at her today, but she doesn't seem to mind one bit.
10 comments:
Adorable!!! Super cute cut and what a fun change.
(Sorry about the gum though.)
That is so awesome that she was able to donate her hair. She will be so proud of that when she gets a bit older.
I am very proud of her! What a good girl to sit so still and be so generous! Hair is a renewable resource and it will be long again before you know it. She even looks older!
Wow her hair was L-O-N-G! She looks adorable with it shoulder length, too. What a great cause, too. My dad (scary thought, I know) donated his hair a few years ago, and I was really proud of him. Tell Emry we think she if a very generous little girl. People pay a lot of money for that color hair in the beauty shops!!
Hey Millie -- Audra shared your blog with me. What an adorable family you have and a brave little girl to donate her locks to love.
It's been so long since we've been in touch. I love checking your blog and seeing what creative things your family keeps busy with.
Love your pictures and your artistic style... hope you're well.
Shanon Murray (Hainstock)
She looks completely darling with that new haircut. Congrats on your triumph...they are few and far between as a mommy!
Holy cow. She looks so grown up! What a cutie. I love it. That is awesome that you guys were able to donate it. Way to go Emry!
cute hair cut! I love her gorgeous red hair!!!
Millie I'm so glad that you did the four photos side by side like that! It looks so "Oprah Make Over Day Show"! I had no idea that Emry's hair was that long either. Wow! She does look very grown up with her new bob. Way to go being brave at the beauty parlor Miss Pretty Emry!
She looks cute no matter what!! I can't believe how long her hair was before. It's so adorable short.
The dreaded gum got her! Oh, I remember getting gum in my hair in Lake Mills and we tried the ice remedy. Didn't work. Cody thinks Emry's new bob is cute!
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