Second Space Mission: First Haircut

Hey all of my going to the barber shop to get your duck tails trimmed Peeps! 

That's right, the first haircut happened. Mama was super nervous for me to get my hairs cut. 

We made a decision, as a family, that we would warm up to the whole haircutting thing by just getting a very little bit of my hair cut... first time and all.

Not totally certain why Mama was so nervous... it was me gettin' "the do" trimmed!

I have to be honest Peeps; I did have a moment of second guessing having a barber trim the ol' locks...

I mean I have been with some of these hairs since...

I was a wee little lad.

Once we actually made our way into the First Cut Salon (after the paparazzi took the pics they needed to scrapbook this monumental milestone) I actually started digging the place.

I got to sit in a real life "Mini-Blast" rocket ship.

I would have worn some shoes had I known my first haircut would take place in space.

I wonder if Astronaut Neil Armstrong got his hair cut in a "Mini-Blast First Cut" shuttle?

Ms. Kathy was the Captain of this specific Second Space Mission- and my fabulous barber!

Ms. Kathy knows that any Astronaut needs a Cape to help him fly!

I wonder if all Astronauts are given such sophisticated capes such as this one pictured below...

And then the heart of this Mission commenced...

Captain Kathy began strategizing the trim of my duck tail.

I could not look at Mama at this point... 

Duck tail... 

Gone.

To get one through the mission, these "Mini-Blast" shuttles have toys like monster trucks in them.

Captain layered the London locks...

While also making certain that the London Trendy Swoop of the hair still worked!

Astronaut Yours Truly spoke with the cameras about Mission First Haircut.

A tiny trim around the ears, and....

TA-DA!

"That's one small step for London...

And one giant leap for Mama and Daddy-kind!"

We got through Mission First Haircut Mama!!!

And waiting for Daddy, Mama and I back at Base "The Blast" was Grandpa Mark and Grimmi!

Big hugs for Captain Ms. Kathy!

With this milestone checked off the old list-er-oonie, I thought I would try my hand at driving...

Not any ordinary vehicle for this kid...

No sir! This kid rolls in a big, red fire truck!

With all forms of travel that I got to experience in this one day, I think getting around by my own two feet is still my favorite! 

Daddy-O and Grandpa Mark were so excited to hear all about my adventure in the "Mini-Blast" Space shuttle... Don't worry guys, maybe next time you will be able to ride in a space shuttle too.

Some Astronauts get to take home pieces of moon rock; this Astronaut got to take home his very first duck tail. 

Here is some footage from my Second Space Mission: First Haircut:

https://vimeo.com/78692061

My First Mission From Space Command!

Hey all my Disneyland visiting, Treat grabbing, Toy Story loving, Space flying Peeps!  For those of you out of the loop, I have joined the Space Rangers!

Now after the Ranger Academy, I was issued my wings and given my first mission orders.  Check out my wing span.  Buzz Lightyear's got nothin' on me.

I was going to need a partner on my first mission.  Luckily I knew just who to call...

What up Peeps!  Now this is a dangerous duo.  Halloween villains beware!

Thats right!  It's my Cousin Jake.  He graduated in the same Academy class and is on the same nap schedule.  Couldn't have worked out more perfect.

I was a little worried because it was my first mission, but at least I knew I had good backup.

"You ready Cuz!"  We were strapped into our spaceships and ready to launch.

"Uh-oh! Space Ranger Jake, who is going to push these things?"

Yep, he didn't know either.  But then... I had an idea!

How could I have not thought of this earlier...

Boom baby!

Got to love the Moms!!!

Oh and Dad would probably be a good idea too.

Now because we were on a mission, they needed to go in disguise.  Dad went undercover as Woody the Cowboy.

Not now Daddy-O.  Space Ranger business.

Mommy went as Jessie the Cowgirl... Shocker.

And Aunt Lindsay went as Tinker-Bell.

Now, there is also two things you should always do before starting any mission.

Listen closely Jake.  This might just keep us up past 8:00 PM.  I know, I told you this mission was dangerous.

Anyways, first thing you need to do...

Stretch.  You do not want to be pulling a hammie out here.

Just make sure you don't get stuck in an awkward position.  Its tight quarters in these spaceships.

Yep.  Did it again.

Now how did I get out of this position last time.

If only that Otoodles was a real thing.

Aw here we go.  It must be this elastic in my spacesuit that makes this happen every time.

On to thing number two that you should to do to prepare for any mission.

Hydrate.

Keep going...

Keep going...

Boom baby.

"You getting all this still?"

Oh man, might need to add potty break to the check list.

Oh my goodness, I almost forgot!!!

We have to record our activities for the Mission's Log.  Thanks Mama.

All this check list stuff is making me tired.  We better get going.

Lead on Father.

Stage one of our mission was to ride a very fast tram to our destination.

"Make sure you're hanging on to something Bud."

Now where else would Space Command send 1 year old Space Rangers just out of Space Academy on their first Space Mission?

Bingo.

You guessed it.

Disneyland!

And it wasn't just any ordinary day at Disneyland either.

It was Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party!

Now its against everything I was taught at Space Academy, but I'm going to let you in on just what our Mission was.

First arrive at Disneyland.

Check.

"Hey Daddy-O, I think its time to stretch the wings."

Wow, much better.

Now stage two... save some Disneyland characters from some Halloween villains.

Uhhh...  Don't even know where to begin.

"I don't know Dad-O.  I don't know if that is where my radar is pointing."

"Are we sure it is not over there?"

Spotted a clue!  

This has got to lead to a Disney Character that needs our help!

I should take this back to Space Command as evidence.

The clue did in fact lead to some Disney Characters in trouble and after an epic battle (not shown here in case of any kids reading this) it was Mickey and Minnie that we saved!

All in a days work. This mission was going to be easier than I thought.

But we were not done yet.  After a quick talk to my partner we were off to find some more.

More Characters were saved.

This one looked just like Mommy.

Mommy got a hug cause her hair was better.

All this flying around was making my wings sore, so I jumped back into my spaceship.

We were off again.

Not a minute to spare.

We still had two more Characters to save.

Yep.  It was these guys.

With stage one of our mission complete, it was now time for stage two.

Stage two consisted of retrieving "Goodies" and placing them in our package to take back to Space Command for analysis and consumption.

Let's just say...

That the boys back home...

Are going to have plenty of "Goodies" to last them a long time.

All this "Goodie" collecting can make a Space Ranger tired, but we still had stage three of the mission to complete.

Find the Great Pumpkin.

Take as many...

pictures as you can...

and then...

Set off the flares...

And wait for the rescue shuttle to take us home.

Great job Team!  Mission Accomplished!