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this is ray. he was getting ready to give chase his first hair cut (back in november '10).  he was laughing because he doesn't normally cut kids' hair. he doesn't normally cut hair in general for that matter.  this probably makes you wonder why in the world we would ask him to do this. after all, it involves sharp scissors, a certain wiggly toddler and his hair.  

aside from waiting until chase turned 1, we also wanted his hair to be cut by someone with qualities that we want chase to emulate when he gets older. a role model of sorts. it's a not so well known filipino tradition.  

here's a fun little interview so you all can get to know ray better...
me: where did you meet chase's daddy? 

ray: i met paul @ st. cecilia in the second grade. i thought he was weird because he was wearing a green cardigan with his uniform -- the cardigan was only supposed to be for the girls. 

me: hahahah...paul knew you'd say that.

me: what do you do for work? 

ray: credit investor @ an investment fund

me: where did you go to school and what did you take? 
ray: business economics @ ucla, mba @ harvard

me: in your opinion, what's the most important thing(s) in life? 
ray: friends and family
me: i couldn't agree more! 

me: what's the secret to being well rounded?
ray: always keep an open mind!

me: what advice do you have for chase when he gets older? 
ray: work hard and do what you love

me: what is one fun thing you will teach chase when he gets older? 
ray: ..how to race cars at the track (with mom's approval)!
me: yikes!  we'll have to see about that one. 

ray's awesome.  what we love most about him is just how well rounded he is.  we love that he's just as social and fun loving as he is hard working and successful.  he's as down to earth and super sweet as he is intelligent and focused. and we love that he's always smiling and/or laughing - shows just the way he approaches life. we knew immediately that we wanted him to cut chase's hair! we would be proud parents if chase were to inherit any of these qualities when he gets older. thanks for a fun night, ray!