Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Beavers






Today, Lily Grace attended the Raindrops Club out at the Nature Center.  The topic was Beavers.  She was able to see a mouse, who is also a member of the rodent family, take a nature walk and  feed  turtles and fish in the same waters that some beavers call home.  Lily Grace also enjoyed petting a beaver tail and fur, as well as picking up sticks just like beavers do. Our visit ended with the construction of her own Beaver Lodge.  
The Nature Center also has their Scarecrow Display up.  Lily Grace is really in to scarecrows right now, so she was all to happy to have her picture made with one of them.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Dress Up



While Darby enjoyed a nap this afternoon, Horse got the pleasure of standing in for her during dress up.  Too cute!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Say Ahhhhhhh!










Lily Grace made her first visit to the dentist today.  She did an AWESOME job!   Leading up to today's visit, we talked a lot about what to expect and we even practiced.  I think I was much more nervous than Lily Grace.
She walked right in, posed for a picture and made herself comfortable as she waited for her name to be called.  Once back, she was in awe of everything.  As you can see, she didn't even need mommy to sit in the chair with her for the first time.  She was a big girl right from the start.  Miss Jennifer, the dental hygienist was amazing and Lily Grace adored her.  She was so thoughtful and took her time, giving Lily Grace special attention without overwhelming her.  She can even make balloon animals! :-)
Lily Grace sat and loved having her teeth counted, polished and flossed.  And oh yes, apparently they have the best water in the world.  I'm sure it has nothing to do with the little white cup.  Lily Grace wore her gloves just like Miss Jennifer the entire time, even adorning them with a beautiful diamond stunner that she selected from the prize wall at the end of her visit.
Dr. Josh was equally wonderful and says that Lily's teeth looked great.  I am happy to report no stains or cavities.  Oh!  And 3 that's right 3 of her two year molars are breaking through.  
We couldn't have asked for a better first visit.  It was quite precious and a cherished memory made.  It was after all  another of her "firsts" moments and while I look on with pride, I am still easily filled with that little tug on my heart that reminds me how quickly these "firsts" are occurring.  
To end her big girl day, we enjoyed lunch out and enjoyed a little girl talk.