Long-hair beauty to short-hair cutie

Abby has begged me to let her cut her hair for years. I finally told her when she turned 8, she could decide if she wanted it cut. Well, we were at the salon at 10:00 a.m. for her haircut.

This is her picture from last summer. Now I know every mom says this, but my daughter is SOOO beautiful!

 But this summer her bangs were always hanging in her eyes, and she would throw her hair into a ponytail. (Here she is modeling a shirt Grandma Johnson sent for her birthday).

This morning we cut a 10-inch length and saved it in a braid so we could donate it to Locks of Love. They make wigs for children who can't grow hair or who have lost their hair. Her hair was down to her waist before. And now...

 Here is the view from the back. She wanted the "flip" look. It is adorable (but I still cried at the salon when she cut it).

This shows how long her hair would have been. This braid will be donated.

 She is cute! She looks older. She is wearing a new outfit I made her for her birthday.

 That's my girl! I will post more about her birthday after she opens presents and we have cake, etc. tonight. Love you Abby!