She's Got a HOLE in Her Mouth!

Back in May, Ana had a dentist appointment and she had an abscess on her gum. It was infected and had to be pulled immediately so that the infection didn't spread. Of course, this was the week of her Pre-K graduation and we had to fit it in between parties and graduation practices. Ana was SO brave and did so well! Had her apt. in the morning and was able to make it to her party that afternoon! The Tooth Fairy visited Ana's school earlier in the year and I asked her what she brings to kids who loose their teeth. She told me, "one money for one tooth". So being that it was her first tooth, and it was removed by the dentist (under anaesthesia) she got "4 monies" (quarters)! The Tooth Fairy even left "Tooth Fairy dust" on her pillow!! :)

Mother's Day

Mother's Day THREE years ago we were still in Russia and it was the first full day we got to be with Ana. 12 May is our "Gotcha Day". But it was a quick pick up from the orphanage and straight to a 12 hour night train to Moscow. We woke up the morning of Mother's Day in Moscow and it was my first full day as a MOMMY! I could not have ever imagined a better gift! She is my sweet little girl who brought so much more happiness to my world!!! I love being a mommy!