Big Kid

I think my daughter is turning quickly into a "big kid". First, her new bike! It's a Strider bike. Everyone around here has one and she'd been dying for one. She's getting the hang of it pretty quickly and hasn't fallen much at all. No, it doesn't have pedals, for those of you not familiar with these new creations. Kids quickly learn balance and coasting and can transition easier (we hope) to a two wheeler when they are ready. Also, check out the summer reading t-shirt she's sporting, acquired from the library after finishing her summer reading chart this year.

And second, Dalia had her first dentist appointment yesterday. She did so awesome. She was super calm and opened her mouth no problem. She really liked the cookie flavored toothpaste. Sadly, she has a little decay on her front teeth, but we're just keeping a close eye on it for now.

On the way home from the dentist we picked up my mom and went to the grand opening of one of our fav restaurants (Mio Sushi) in our hood. Dalia decided she loves tempura too. That's one way to get her to eat some vegetables, I guess.



Also, a glimpse at one of our big girl's favorite past times. There must be a girly gene out there, because I am not a magazine/catalog reader (neither is Mark, really, though I think he might be more than I am). Here she is perusing the new J Crew catalog.

Oh, and finally, this is Dalia's latest off the cuff drawing. She exclaimed, "It's a seal!" after she drew it.

Anyway, we're so proud of our little girl, I mean "big kid". More news Wednesday about baby #2.