Pittsburgh Penguins

This picture was taken at the Pittsburgh zoo a few weeks ago. I love how it shows the reflection of Amanda in the glass reaching for the penguin in the enclosed tank.


You would not believe all of the penguins that were coming right up to Amanda. It was amazing!

First Trip to the Dentist

Amanda did great at her first dental appointment. The practice did such a great job at making Amanda feel comfortable and now she cannot wait to go back! 

Dr. Rhonda Hogan with Amanda.

Amanda was fascinated with her bag of goodies!

Planting Garden and Slip 'n Slide

Buddy relaxing

Amanda and I planted the garden last weekend.

She did a great job helping me!

We also got out the Slip 'n Slide.

Amanda loved it!

Annie

Excited to see "Annie"

Lauren Dawidowicz did a wonderful job playing Annie. Amanda really wished that the cast would have come out into the lobby wearing their costumes. Besides Annie, Amanda wanted to meet Daddy Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, and all of the orphans. She did not recognize Annie in the lobby because she was looking for a girl wearing a red dress with red curly hair!

MOPS and Flip Flop Craft

At our last MOPS meeting I was asked to present a simple craft to the group. After two girls gave presentations on travel and photography, we made these easy and cute flip flops.

Michelle and her guest

Jessica had fun!

A few people modeled their flip flops for me.

Dressed up for Church

This photo was taken last Sunday after church.

Easter weekend in the mountains

We spent the weekend at a condo in Helen, Georgia with my parents. A huge storm came through right when we got there—hail and everything. We heard later that it was a lot worse in Suwanee, GA than in Helen.


I took an Easter basket filled with all kinds of arts and crafts and gave it to Amanda Friday night. She was occupied each night with something different while my parents and Bob and I played cards. Friday night she made sand art bottles.


My dad and I went hiking in Unicoi State Park on Saturday.


It was so pretty!


This is the Nacoochee Indian Mound. It was the center of the ancient Cherokee town of Gauxule, visited by DeSoto in 1540 in his search for gold. On this ceremonial mound stood the Town House where a sacred fire burned unceasingly. Ceremonial dances were performed in and around the Town House. Residents of the town lived on the flat land surrounding the mound.


Bob and Amanda


Amanda loved the swimming pool the best!


She had fun with Papa and also made several friends.






Amanda taking a picture of Nana and Papa while getting her toes painted.


Amanda got an eye patch in one of her easter eggs!