Daddy Dearest

Wow!  Daddy decided to take Violet to work yesterday and she came home with her ears pierced!  We'd been talking about it for awhile but for some reason Jere really wanted to make this a special daddy/daughter day... and he did!  Before they left for his office, it was still in negotiation so I really wasn't sure if they'd do it or not... and I kinda wanted to go too. But after work that day he took her to a hair salon where the lady gave Violet the third degree beforehand to make sure this is what she really wanted, not just her parents - that's good I suppose.  When she asked Violet if she knew it was going to hurt, Violet just said "Yes, and I don't care."  I guess that was the correct answer because away she went to the big chair with many strangers looking on... No tears, no flinches, she didn't even bat an eye!  They did them separately too!  She still claims it didn't hurt a bit.  What a big girl!  Here's the big bummer... no pictures of the event!!! That's the big difference between Jere and me... I'd be all over that like the paparazzi.  Although, momma to the rescue! I took some before and after photos just in case they really went through with it.  Although I'm sad I missed the event, I think it's pretty cool that she'll forever be able to say that her Daddy took her to get her ears pierced.  :)  They look adorable!

Before...

After!  She was so proud of herself!

This was only 10 mns. after the actual piercing so her ears look a tad red and still had the ink smear from the dots they put on beforehand.

She wasn't wanting anymore pictures but I tried to sneak one more... I hope the next 6 weeks of cleaning and earring turning go as smoothly!