Little girl, great big heart

Today is the day that Reece and I make the cut! About 8 years ago I donated my hair to lock of love and today I get to do this with my daughter. She's amazingly grown up about it. About 3 months ago she asked me about a picture with our dog Tucker. "Why is your hair so short mommy?'' And I told her the story about wanting to donate for someone else. Hair is a simple thing to give I told her. And she quickly wanted to do the same. With the big move this summer to Steamboat I didn't want there to be so much change that she regretted it. But as the days pass, she has really grown more and more excited about doing this. "AHH. I'm so ready to cut my hair. I'm tired of it being in my face!", she would say. Reece is amazing. While still a child who naturally does selfish things like steal toys from her brother, makes sure she is first every time, and knows nothing about fair sharing, she's giving someone else something that they wouldn't have.

As we looked over the website last night and looked through donor and recipient pictures, she was excited about it even more. It became very real to her what she was about to do. Underneath all the kid is a great big heart for other people.  It is amazing to watch this child unfold and grow everyday into more of the little person that God has designed her to be. 6 years old and giving. Learning to look beyond herself to the world around her and say, I can do that, that's not much to give for someone else. I have to say that I'm a proud momma today. She has a beautiful heart!

Proverbs 21: 29-30
Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all. Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

May 2006, First locks of love cut

July 2006

Last Sunday, Middle Creek Ranch/Anchor Way BBQ

  Picture Day, Wed Sept 10th

  Walking into Brio Salon, Steamboat Springs

 Waiting. She can hardly stand it!!

 BRIO!

 Angela makes the cut!

 First glance. She loves it! Chopped the 11 inches for Locks of Love

All done! Pretty girl!! You're getting so big!

First snap. 

"I want my picture by the hammock!"

WHAT a fun Girls day according to Reece! We finished it off with shopping for clips at Walmart and bought her a new north face fleece and sunglasses at Sports Authority. GREAT GIRLS DAY!!!

Mom went along for the fun and so I could actually enjoy getting mine cut while Reece was waiting. Thank Angela @ Brio! We loves our cuts! We were able to donate 25 total inches today! WOW! That was fun!!