landmark event...

Fine.  Some people might think we waited too long... 

But the photos don't do it justice.  Max's blonde curls were so beautiful, it was almost impossible to cut them.  Only eventually he started looking less and less like an adorable baby and more and more like he was slightly deranged.  

And so in several phases, we cut the curls.  

It's been almost a month since this "after" photo and I'm surprised to see the curls again (I thought it would just grow out straight).  I guess the hairdo for Max will be a work in progress.  Thanks to those of you who realize my courage in cutting the baby hair...