Hair today gone tomorrow

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Dear Lukas,

I can almost count the days to your birthday on my fingers! I can't believe it. This month is already chock full of firsts, my not so baby boy...You had your first haircut yesterday at Frankie's Playce in Atlas Park Mall. You were so good. You didn't cry at all, you smiled at the hairdresser and you didn't try to jump out of your seat. I was popping Cheerios and Peach Yogurt Melts in your mouth throughout so you were quite content. Blues Clues the movie musical was playing on the tv so you were bouncing up and down during the jumpier tunes.

The weekend before was July 4th weekend. We went on our very first family vacation with Raelie and her Mommy and Daddy to Avalon, NJ. You and Raelie experienced many first together as well! First time in a pool, first time on a carousel. The Mommies and Daddies enjoyed Kohr Brothers frozen custard, Shriver's salt water taffy, Johnsons caramel popcorn, and fudge from the Fudge Kitchen. At one of the groceries you rode in the cart for the first time.

But I guess what has been the most exciting thing in the past few weeks is that you are truly walking more and more each day! You started at a few steps at the end of June and now you are walking up to 10 steps all by yourself! You are totally comfortable walking holding just one of our hands. During our vacation you made a sport out of running back and forth in your playpen. What a trip!

So, in just a few weeks, we will be celebrating your 1st birthday. We are having a BBQ party at Cunningham Park with friends and family. Even Lola Auntie Yoly will be coming all the way from Seattle to join the festivities! A week after that we will be going on our first plane ride together with Lola Aida and Lolo Ernie to the Philippines! Daddy will follow a few weeks later. I am so excited! I hope you are too!

Love you always and forever,
Mama