Tag Archives: growing up

20 Month Photo Session: Rocking The Ponytail

07/20/2015 R.C. Liley 7 Comments

My wife started putting Avery’s hair in a ponytail not too long ago and it’s the cutest thing to see. Parenting bias aside, you can’t can’t argue with her tiny top tail paired with that precious face.

I mean…..amiright? That was the only still shot we got out of this constantly growing and non-stop crazy girl. I think her hair looks a little like Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Today we are back at it with our family from PA. This time, instead of a brewery, we are checking out a new vodka distillery that’s close-by. The name of the vodka is TreyMark and, get this, it’s made with black-eyed peas as the main ingredient!

I’ve found that I have been growing a little tired of beer and enjoy sipping my libations rather than drinking in volume. Needless to say, I’m excited and hope we all have a great time as my mom continues her 60th birthday celebration with friends and family!

Now, on to the 20 month photos. I don’t have much to say, but I think “crazy”, “cute”, “hair”, and “poor bear” sum it up quite well. Check them out and tell me if you agree.

Peek-a-boo with her bear.

More peek-a-boo or….

….oh, yep, eating his face.

Just stretching the legs. Gotta keep all limbs flexible as a toddler!

Hey, I see the camera!!

Ahh, she loves her bear.

Oh wait….ahhhh, she loves the arm on her chair.

Annnddd apparently no love for the bear.

So, would you agree with my four words of summation? Seriously, that poor bear never catches a break!

Ever try a vodka or another spirit distilled differently from the mainstream? If not, would you?

Does your kid have a favorite stuffed animal that they love to abuse but also love?

#MySundayPhoto, Parenting

Stare From The Chair: #MySundayPhoto – 07.19.15

07/19/2015 R.C. Liley 10 Comments

Avery’s adventuresome curiosity has led her to enjoying a good book in a big chair lately. She climbs anything and everything in our house now, and this chair just seems to suit her tastes.

Credit my wonderful wife, Going Mom, for the great shot of our daughter. She also did the spectacular hair-styling you see. I have yet to give it a try, but fear not, I will be a ponytail making pro soon enough!

Do your kids have a favorite reading spot?

What’s better, hair with or without ties/bands/ribbons/bows?

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Straight Hair in AM, Curly in the PM: #MySundayPhoto – 07.12.15

07/12/2015 R.C. Liley 11 Comments

Does your kid have hair with a mind of its own? My wife and I have no clue what to expect from day to day in regards to Avery’s hair. Well, in regards to a lot of things relating to a crazy toddler, but lets focus on the hair here. Whoa, a little tongue twister!

Lately, the trend is to start the day with straight hair and usually happy…

But after nap time (late afternoon), her hair transforms into crazy curls.

Don’t mind the green smoothie face, just focus on that hair coming out to each side. Maybe it’s a way of letting parents know to expect craziness for the rest of the day. If so, it’s pretty accurate..

This “episode” was because we wouldn’t hold her while she drank her green and very stain-causing smoothie. Don’t worry, she calmed down and drank it just fine with just a single tear left for evidence.