Cartwheels!



So, they aren't 10's (yet) but this is what she has been practicing ALL THE TIME!

Big Girl Dentist

It was time for another dental check-up for Samantha and I decided to have her go to our dentist instead of the pediatric one we normally take her to. Samantha has always done great at the dentist and really doesn't need all the bells and whistles they go through for the little kids plus we were paying almost 3 times as much for that service.  I had talked to our dental office the last time I was there and they said they treat young children all the time.  And they have strawberry flavored fluoride at our dentist too!

Getting her cleaning from the hygienist.

Thatcher was totally intrigued.

Say, "Ahhhhhhh"

Now BIG smile! 

Thatcher will have no trouble seeing the dentist when it is his turn.

All ten teeth were polished, cleaned and given a fluoride treatment.

Dr. Cowan came over and did a thorough examination and was impressed by how nice her teeth looked.

Meanwhile, Thatcher was obsessed with moving the chair up and down and pushing buttons.  Everyone in the office was so nice and didn't mind Thatcher's curiosity (a nice way of saying misbehavior).  ;)

The staff brought out a treasure chest of goodies which held Thatcher's attention for the rest of the appointment.

Both kids left with overflowing goodie bags which Samantha was quick to notice was filled with a lot more stuff than the last dentist. 

Lucky kids!

Rex Party for Thatcher

Over the weekend, we threw Thatcher a Dino Party for his 2nd birthday, a Rex from "Toy Story" party to be exact.

Thank you everyone who was able to come and help celebrate!!

Our friend Meredith is better than the Cake Boss you see on TV.

Thank you Mer!!!

Papa Ward and Poppy Ron

We had a Dino Egg hunt, great practice for the upcoming holiday.

In case you can't tell, Thatcher was beaming the entire time during the "Happy Birthday" song

Sorry Rex!

As you can see, the party lasted well into the night.....

This is a sign of a good party ;) 

And this is the next morning (yes, he is still wearing that same shirt) and getting caught sneaking cake that was left out the night before!

Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!