Sunday, January 27, 2008

LOCK'S OF LOVE

About this time last year, Vinny decided she wanted to cut her hair and donate it to LOCKS OF LOVE.  If you are not familiar with LOCKS OF LOVE, it is a non-profit organization that makes wigs out of donated hair for children who have lost their to cancer and it's treatment.  In order to donate, you must have at least 10 inches of hair to cut off in a pony tail to send in.  So, last year, Vinny had the 10 inches but it would have made her hair very short and she wanted to have long hair for her First Communion.  When we trimmed her hair for school this year, she did not mention it so neither did I.  I like her long hair, I think it sets her apart even though I think it is an amazing program.

So, today we went to get the kids hair cut and Vinny decided it was time to give it another measure.  At first, Cindy, the hairdresser, told Vinny it would be up around her jaw and she said, go for it.  Here she is getting the measurement...

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And here is the first big cut..

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And the next big cut...

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And here she is right after..

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So, as you can see, it turned out that her hair was to her shoulder, but not for long.  Here she is when we were all done...

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That is her pony tail she is holding. Doesn't she look adorable? The good news is she loves it.  Here are some more photos...

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The cute view from the side..

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The boys also got their hair cut, not short, just some layers for Mitchell and a trim for Patrick.

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Patrick is now very proud to be the family member with the longest hair.  At this rate, it won't be long before Patrick will be able to donate 10 inches of hair to LOCKS OF LOVE.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love Vinnys hair. Oh my gosh - Tell her I like it so much better short. It make her look so sophisticated and much older. I mean that in a good way! I love it, I love it, I love it! SO so so so so CUTE! She's gorgeous! I can't believe how much she looks like you Aunt Shaun! I miss you so much! Tell vinny to give you a hug and kiss from me! Maybe one day - when time and $$$$ allow we will come and see you. That would be so fun! Savannas real birthday is Jan.27. I am adding more pics. from yesterday to our blog. I love you tons. One more thing - do you have your brothers email addresses?

Anonymous said...

Hey Vinny I love your hair it is so cute. Guess what I just started ice skating lessons today and when I began our lesson they said that I was to good to be in #1 class so they put me in the older class #2. Anyway how is South Carolina, I would like to come visit you sometime.

LOVE Jessica

Chrisie and Jim said...

Chrisie and I think her new cut is as beautiful as she is. Way to go Vinny. We are very proud of you. You definitely have your mom's hair.

Megan said...

Vinny's hair looks wonderful! I love it!

And, I tried to reply to your comments Shaun, that get sent to me email, but they keep coming back undeliverable.