First Haircut

So Raider got his first haircut the other day. Uncle Percy was the barber and did a fantastic job. Raider was starting to get a mullet (bald on top, long in the back) and we knew we were going to have to do something about it. The cut turned out really well, but Raider did not enjoy it too much. The twins also got there haircut and it didn't seem to bother them, but then again they have already gone through the experience. Raider and I spent all last week with my sister in Seattle which was wonderful. It was spring break for the youth at church so I was able to get away for a little while. Now I am back and focusing on fundraising for this summer's youth trip to New Orleans. Raider is almost walking. Really it is a fear thing I believe. He wants to be upright at all times and walk everywhere. He has figured out how to get around the entire house by finding something to hold onto. He especially likes to hold one of my hands and walk next to me. Yesterday I wanted to take some video footage of it but I didn't have anyone around. I think I am going to have to figure out how to set up Ben's tripod so that I can take video footage of both Raider and I. Well as I write this it is officially Holy Week, the busiest week of the year (well at least for those of us who work in the church). I am excited for Lent to be over and celebrate Jesus' resurrection, but before that we must go through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Why does everything in life have to be a journey? Sometimes I wish we could just go from point A to point B without having to deal with everything in the middle. But then again looking at Holy Week point B (the Resurrection) wouldn't have any meaning if everything between point A (Palm Sunday) and B were missing. The journey sure can suck but at the end we have hope in Jesus. I have no clue how I am going to feel this Easter. I am realizing that this is the only major Holiday with Raider that Ben was here for. It is hard because I have memories of Ben opening up Raider's Easter basket and going to church together as a family. It will definately feel different this year. Thank goodness my parent's are going to come to Spokane and go to church with Raider and I. Another reason I have a feeling that Easter is going to be difficult is not because I am going to be sad, but because I am going to be reminded of how amazing God is and how thankful I am for the hope that was given to me in Jesus' resurrection. Because of Easter I can be joyful and I can have hope even in the worst of times. I think I am ready for Sunday and all that is to come. I hope this Easter you also will experience the joy in God's promises fulfilled.

Here are some pictures of Raider and his haircut

Just a Cute Picture

The actual haircut. He did not enjoy it at all which you can see!

Before & After (really not much difference, still a baldy)