Dora Toothbrush and Sponge Bob Toothpaste

Lilah's favorite part of her first dentist visit. And, it was a success also. Other than the very heinous fact that she has a cavity at age 3 (that part makes me feel like a crappy mom). How can someone who hardly eats have a cavity? Weird. Anyhow, she did great and ended up walking around like she owned the place (sitting in chairs, asking for different tools and things to play with, talking to all the ladies in the office). She pretty much did own the place since everyone was shocked at how well she did and how cute and sweet she was. She was a very awesome patient. Give her 6 more months though when she has to get a filling, and she might hate that place with a passion. I'm already dreading that time myself. Yikes. But, for now, the dentist was a pretty great place. She even ended the visit pretending to be my dentist, taking notes, telling me to make sure "you go pee pee on the potty or you don't get to come back to the dentist".

She seriously did so good - got those teeth all polished and even sat back in the chair!

Wearing my glasses and taking her "notes"

Celebrating Sarah

This year Sarah chose to do some wine tasting and dinner to celebrate her birthday. So fun! We had planned on doing something like this for my birthday nearly 4 years ago (yikes, time flies), but I had just found out I was pregnant and didn't know how I could fake wine tasting. So at the time I told the girls I was "sick" (partially true). Finally, we got to go. It was a pretty nice day for us and we really had a great time. Most of these girls I have known for about 15 years already! We can sometimes go months without seeing one another, but when we get together it's like it was yesterday. Those are the types of friends you want to keep forever.

"totes" of wine!

Gretchen's face after tasting some strong vodka (I opted out...I don't do the hard stuff..ick)

Granny and Her Girls

This chair is actually only made for one. I can picture this in 10 years - and both girls squeezing into the chair with granny.

Best Baby Award

Goes to Eden. She is the cutest. And such a good baby. Sleeps in the car. Smiles and talks to us all the time. Stays pretty happy most of the time. Sleeps good at night. Love her.

Dilly Bar Celebration

Grampsy's birthday (my daddy) would have been this last April 23rd. We celebrate every year with one of his favorite treats - cherry dilly bars. Yum. We met granny for dilly bars for a little birthday party. Lilah kept asking about grampsy - where is he? is he going to be here (at Dairy Queen)? is he with Jesus? She definitely loved the celebration (because she loves anything with sugar) and we enjoyed our time thinking and remembering him. Happy Birthday daddy!

Praying for Springtime

Samson and Julie came over for a little outdoor play on a sunny afternoon. We have been praying, hoping, thinking of these days. Samson and Lilah played outside. Lots of bubbles, buckets, pinecones, and running after each other. This summer will be so much fun with the two of these yahoos!

You Rock!!

On a little 4 mile run with the little ladies, on a trail (so not very challenging at all) this is what a cyclist yelled to me. It was super nice, although I don't think my flat run was that rockin. :) Regardless, was nice to hear. And the weather was beautiful, Eden slept the entire time, and I got a workout in.