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We took the kids to the dentist today. I am ashamed to admit that this was their first visit to to the tooth doctor.

Brinley was a champ. She laid down on the bench and the assistant went right to work “tickling” her teeth.

She flashed big smile after her teeth were clean because everyone told her that her teeth were “shiny” now.

Drew on the other hand, was completely falling apart just watching Brinley take her turn. His appointment started out with super scary X-rays. That involved being alone while wearing the lead vest, biting the plastic chip, and attempting to stay still as the “camera” took pictures of his teeth. He was supposed to have four pics, but was way too freaked out after just one…

We tried to calmly explain everything and let him touch all the tools. He decided that touching them with his fingers was one thing, putting them in his mouth was another. No way, no how.

We finally convinced him to let the dental assistant tickle one tooth  just to see what it felt like, and so the teeth cleaning began. In a full upright position, of course. Getting him to lay down was asking WAY too much.

Half way through he decided it wasn’t too bad and laid down on the bench. He actually cracked a smile or two when they squirted his mouth with water.

Neither one of the kids had any cavities – score! We were able to see Drew’s upper adult teeth on his one x-ray (man those suckers are HUGE!), and they told us that his baby teeth were starting to get wiggly. I’m looking forward to toothless grins, but I am a little afraid of the buck-teeth that might be taking their place!

Today was “Cow Appreciation Day” at Chick-Fil-A. To the kids it means they get to dress up like cows. To me, it means free lunch and 30 minutes of silence while the kids play.

We spent an hour this morning making some costumes. We had to sacrifice an old towel, the cow fabric I’ve been hoarding for years, dalmation paper plates, and a few pieces of cardstock to get the job done.

Here we are on our way out the door…

It actually took Brinley a bit to warm up to the idea, but she came around once I told her there was free food involved. (thats my girl!)

At this point, they were SO done with me taking pictures. I just can’t help myself…

They were the best dressed bovines in the whole joint, that is for SURE. The manager even snapped some pics and had me write down our info so she could contact us if she was going to use the pictures. woot!

This is the look I get when I ask Brinley to look at the camera. I’m telling you – you don’t want to get in-between this girl and her food!

The kids even walked away with an “eat mor chikin” toy, and some balloons. good stuff.

And if that wasn’t enough excitement for one day, we also stopped at 711, since it is 7-11 for a free slurpee. Rowan looks pretty thrilled, huh? 

I feel like such a freeloading mooch today. The kids & I don’t get out much anymore. Let’s face it, three kids can be a little overwhelming at times. The fact that everything was free was the motivation I needed to get out the door.

= FUN

While we were waiting for Grandma & Grandpa J, Aunts Kelsey, Kristy & Uncle Dan to arrive from Utah, we kept ourselves busy cleaning and doing some silly craft projects.  We made some rockin’ hats out of straws, pipe cleaners and duct-tape. I can’t take credit for the idea. It was ripped straight out of Family Fun magazine…

Look at the concentration…this is serious business!

Once the fam arrived, we headed over to Grandma & Grandpa F’s house for a BBQ and fireworks. The kids had a blast running around the yard and getting their hats tangled on bushes, trees and each other. Good times.

I’m not sure if they look more like firecrackers, hillbillies or indians in this picture.

Lets take a closer look at Brinley. Yep, she has brownie chunks covering her front teeth. She was also pretty sweaty from running around in the heat. Classic Binnie.

We played with walkie talkies, and Drew wanted to make sure Rowan was in on the action. That’s my handsome brother Dan, also known as the baby whisper-er. He has the touch!

Brinley talking back to Rowan. Binnie, it’s not a cell phone, you have to push the button!

The kids were pretty anxious to get started with the fireworks, dusk couldn’t come fast enough!

Brinley wasn’t too sure about the sparklers until I told her they were just like Cinderella’s magic wand. Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo…

Drew didn’t waste any time and pulled out some pretty fancy tricks with his sparklers.

After playing with sparklers and Grandpa F’s “legal in Wyoming” fireworks, it was finally time for the big show. Rowan wasn’t down with the big booms, so she chilled inside happily sucking away on the binkie.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH…

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH…

Happy Birthday USA!