My big girl went to the dentist for the first time today. Although she didn't want to lay down, once Miss Laurie said she could clean H's teeth with her sitting up, we were in business. Hallie opened up her mouth wide and let Miss Laurie brush and floss. And Miss Laurie had her cool water-sprayer, which Hallie loved. Here she is drinking water. (And of course, she got lots of fun stickers and loot, so it was a hit, overall.)
We got to hang out with the Groves this afternoon after the party, which was very fun. (Then we went to the hottest restaurant ever with three squirmy children two and under, where we proceeded to regret this decision.) But, we ended the evening with some chocolate and were so glad to spend time with our sweet aunt and uncle and, of course, Charlie!
"Who, Me?"
While everyone else was playing in the playroom, Sara went missing for a couple of minutes. And then I heard them. The pots and pans, that is. She has quite a penchant for opening cabinets. One that her sister never had. People have often expressed a little amazement that I've been able to keep some cabinets "unlocked" and some breakable things within arm's reach of my little ones. But Hallie has never really been interested. Sara...well, let's just say she's interested. :)
We are so blessed by our wonderful family, who are so very good to my girls. We had a fun day celebrating Sara with them!
The grandfathers were our assembly crew, tasked with undoing all the boxes.
It's rough to be the big sister when you're only two. And Hallie definitely had a few moments today. But I'm very proud of her because she was so genuinely excited about Sara's party. She has been asking every morning for a week if it's Sara's birthday yet, and this morning at breakfast she sang "Happy Birthday" to her. She also gave Sara a baby doll just like hers. I am glad my girls have each other.
She had just a couple of things to open. :)
She really liked the cards and envelopes, of course.
Sara Bee turned one today! So, we celebrated with a bumblebee party, of course. She had a wonderful time!
Hallie's hair has been looking a little stringy, so this morning she got a haircut at her daddy's barbershop. Miss Angie just trimmed the ends, in hopes that the trim will make her hair grow a little faster. She has such pretty, curly, thick hair--Mommy would just like for it to be a little bit longer. So, we'll see...
Sara Bee got her big girl car seat today! She now faces forward and can get into lots of mischief with Hallie in the back seat without having to crane her neck around that clunky old backward facing seat. She likes it very much and played peekaboo with her blanket all the way home.
