Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The Tooth That Had To Go...

On Sunday afternoon I asked Jaden about her loose tooth.

She says it is really wiggly, but she is scared to pull it.

Paula and Mom tell me that Jaden already has another tooth growing behind the loose one.

The three of us decide the tooth has to come out.

Jaden at first is excited, but very quickly decided that maybe this is not a good idea.

We discuss with Jaden that the tooth needs to come out.

Jaden says NO!

After a serious discussion about money... ok, let's pull this tooth!

At first Paula tries Dental Floss tied to the tooth...


Then some thread...

Paula tries using a dish towel to grab on to the tooth...


After a little while we have had no luck...

A lot of crying has begun...

After about 15 minutes we give up...

10 minutes later Paula asks Jaden to let her try one more time...

Jaden says "No string...just the dish towel"

After two more tries...


Success!

Jaden was shocked when her tooth came out.

Shocked, but very excited!

In the next picture you can see the new tooth already growing


Now remember that serious discussion about money...


Let's just say Aunt Niece is a big softie...

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Softball in the Spring...

Spring: Time for some Softball!



I had taken Jaden over to Southern Nazarene University last fall to watch a Softball game.

She really liked watching the "Big Girls" play, and I promised we would go back in the spring.



My girl, wearing my sunglasses, waiting on the game to start.



Jaden loved watching the game. She would even count balls and strikes.


My very good friend is the coach at SNU. She told Jaden to come back soon, and she would introduce her to some of the players. Jaden can't wait to go back!




This last picture is so Jaden..


A Smile


Long Blond Braids


Her Beloved Bunny Foo Foo...


And Aunt Niece's Sunglasses

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Our Little Gymnast

Addie had a recital at gymnastics about a month ago.

Yes...a month ago.

This was Addie's first recital, and she was so excited!

Here is our little gymnast...

Wait...people are looking at me!
I will cover my ears and act like they are not here.


Performing a backward roll...


Showing off her great balance beam skills...


Addie's favorite...Jumping on the Trampoline!


All of the kids received a medal at the end of the recital.

Hey look...I got a medal!

Good Job Addie!