The Night Before the Tooth Fairy

Well, it finally happened...she lost a tooth! It wasn't exactly as I had imagined, but she lost it nonetheless. Ellie went to the dentist today and had her first tooth pulled-probably the first of many. It was barely loose, but another tooth had erupted behind it and it was in the way, so we said, "Yank it!" She was so excited as we waited in the dentist's office, even as she waited in the exam chair, but as soon as he started numbing it, she lost it! Squirming, wriggling, doing her best to get out of his reach, but to no avail. The hygienist and I held onto her and "pop"...out it came. She was elated and quickly out the door. Seriously, she walked out of the room as soon as we loosened our grips. She did however manage to grab the tooth on her way out. Luckily, her momma felt sorry for her and took her shopping to celebrate the milestone. What snaggled tooth little girl doesn't need a new purse?

Moments after the pull.

The tooth is tucked snuggly inside the pocket waiting on the Tooth Fairy.
Ellie is hoping for a whistle!??

House Update

It won't be long now!! Our closing has been set for September 27 and we are seriously counting the days...no more apartment living!!! We are so thankful that the apartment was available, inexpensive, and convenient, but we will be so relieved to be in a house with a yard and grass and no one below us to disturb. Only 17 more days!!

Labor Day Lunch

Mark and Sadie Kate joined Ellie and I for lunch at school on Labor Day...don't ask! We had a great time meeting Ellie's classmates and Sadie Kate enjoyed seeing how the big kids eat in the lunchroom. It won't be long!

We're Ready to Roll...Tide!

Gameday? I think so!

Thanks Mimi for the new outfits!!