First Dentist Appointment

This morning I took Taylor in for her first dentist appointment at 8:00am. What a great place that caters to kids. Thought I would have a hard time getting Taylor out of there because they had some great toys in the waiting room. Taylor did really well with the hygentist and pretty good with the dentist. Hygentist Linda gave her a brand new Cinderella toothbrush with a rotating head and used it to demonstrate on the back of Taylor's hand how it tickles and that she was going to tickle Taylor's teeth. She then showed her the little mirror she would be using, the water spray and suction. Of course Taylor had to try them all out. She got up in the chair (didn't need to sit on Mommy's lap), had her little bib put on and opened wide. I sat right next to her holding her hands while Linda checked everything out and cleaned her teeth. Taylor was so good until it was time for the floride. She either didn't like it or was tired of having her teeth worked on because there were some tears but not for long. Taylor got her very own little goodie bag with her new toothbruch, floss, toothpaste and a little Bright Smile certificate.

Then it was on to see the dentist for his evaluation. On my lap she went backwards so she could lay down on my legs with her head on his knees. Didn't like that at all and the tears started but at least her mouth was wide open so he could see her mouth and teeth. After his exam he declared that she had healthy looking teeth and gums and he best part....NO cavities. We go back again in 6 months. Once she starts loosing her baby teeth then the work will begin. Palate widening and possible spacers to help make room for her permanent teeth to come in. She may also need some bone grafting done. Won't know about that for a few years yet. All in all it was a good first visit to the dentist.

So you are probably wondering where is the picture of Taylor in the chair having her teeth cleaned. Well I did take a picture with my blackberry but as soon as I took it I had to sit next to her and hold her hands. Tossed it in my bag without even checking to make sure it was saved. Assumed it would be good. Wrong!!!!! When I got to work I went to show it to someone and it wasn't there :( No room for it to be saved...had to many other pictures that I hadn't deleted yet. Oh well maybe next time for her 2nd visit.

Big weekend coming up. Taylor has no school tomorrow so I am taking the day off and we are heading to a nearby amusement park. Good friends coming to town tomorrow night and off to NYC on Saturday for lunch and a visit to the Central Park Zoo. Stay tuned for lots of pictures.

Coming in from the Grocery Store

When we go out in the car, Taylor likes to takes things with her for the ride. Lately it usually is one of her many bags filled with things. She also wants it to go back in the cargo area not on the seat next to her. She has to do what Mommy does with her bags although my bags are for coming home after shopping not going out. On Sunday we went to the grocery store and in the back went her bag and a pinwheel. When we got home out came the groceries and her bag and pinwheel. When I turned around she also had her China sunglasses on. She was too cute I had to rush in and get the camera. Below is what I got. Just made my day!! She is such a girl.

You never know what awaits you in the next room

I was in the kitchen and Taylor was in the living room watching her Sesame Street alphabet DVD. When I went into the living I was surprised to see how Taylor was watching here DVD. She is usually lying on the couch but not this time. That is a lollipop in her hands. Not sure why she had the blanket on her legs because it isn't cold in the house. At least she was comfortable and enjoying the DVD.

A Day at the Farm

Today Taylor and I went to Johnson Farm in Medford, NJ with our friends JoAnne and Danielle. We had a great time. We rode on a tractor that took us out to the fields where we picked blueberries, strawberries and peaches. We now have enough fruit for breakfast for the next week. Taylor and Danielle played on the playgroud and fed the goats. Ended the visit with ice cream cones...not sure if more went on her clothes, hands and legs or in her mouth. She enjoyed it so it doesn't really matter.

Taylor had a first today...she used her first porta-potty / outhouse. Guess when you gotta go you go wherever is available to you.

You would think this was taken after we got home but it wasn't. Taylor decided to take a catnap on the way to JoAnne and Danielle's and fell asleep about 15 minutes before we got there. She looked so cute, I couldn't resist taking this picture.

Danielle and Taylor on the tractor going out to the fields.

Picking blueberries.

Look at all the blueberries we picked.

Danielle and Taylor in the strawberry field picking away.

The pears were low enough on the trees for Taylor to reach them and pick them and then put them in her bag. She picked enough peaches for me to take some to work on Monday to share with all her friends there.

Taylor is feeding the goats by putting the corn through the shute.

Playing in the extra large sandbox.

In the playgroun there were too large rocks set up for the girls to climb which they both did with excellent skill.

Driving the tractor.

Sunday Fun in the Sun with Friends

Today we got together with my friends from NJ and PA that I met through my adoption agency. We have been getting together for the past 4 years as we have navigated our way through our journies to China. Today we all got together and JoAnne and Danielle's house for a barbeque. Taylor had a blast running around with Danielle and Olivia. Can't wait for Erin to become mobile so she can join in the fun. Here are some pictures from our day.

Erin

Taylor having fun with Danielle's dolls.

The girls sure did have fun on Danielle's slip and slide.

Yum...ice cream cake!!!!!

The whole group. Can't wait for it to grow bigger as Dina, Heather and Cindy go to China to bring home their girls.

Party Pictures from June 5th

Taylor had a great time at the graduation party we went to last Saturday. She played in the pool with Lauren and all the other girls. Later on in the afternoon she had her chance at the pinata. She is a very smart little girl. Once she discovered the pinata moves when you hit it, she held onto it so it wouldn't move while she swung at it. Once it broke open it didn't take long for her to run up and get her share of the candy that fell out.

Taylor taking her swings at the pinata.

All Ready for the Party

We are going to a party this afternoon and here is Taylor already to go. I love this dress and so glad she has some place to where it to. Yes that is a bow in her hair...she let me put it in and so far has left it in.