A Good Day!

Yesterday, we all got up and had waffles for breakfast.  She had never had waffles before and just kind of looked at them.  She eventually ate half and was done.  She seems to be a bit of a picky eater, but as we keep saying "she is still getting used to everything."

My friends invited me over to there Embroidery Shop (Bowen Embroidery; Lebanon, TN), they wanted to put Akvila's name on things.  We headed over there, Akvila kept saying something (we eventually figured it out; she thought we were going to the duckies).  One of our friends was there and we talked for a bit.  The other 2 were not in, but one of them was supposed to be in shortly.  So we walked around the corner to Marti and Liz's (Discount Shoe Store; normally have bigger sizes for Peg's feet) to see if we could find Akvila some shoes.  She just refuses to wear tennis shoes, all she wants to wear are her snow boots.  With today supposed to 80 we knew those would be too hot for her.  We couldn't find anything in her size, and we headed back to the shop.  The other proprietor had not arrived so we left to do some more exploring.

We found ourself at another park.  Don Fox Park in Lebanon, TN, where we played for about an hour (I took pictures; I will post later).  Akvila wanted to help all of the little kids.  She saw how little they were and wanted to help them up the stairs.  No one said anything, but the other parents saw that we were right there too, and that we weren't going to left her hurt their kids.  She loves the slides, but the swings she is a little leary... she would prefer to get into the "seat" swings. 

Once we left the park we headed back over to the shop.  Robin was there and she wanted to do something for Akvila.  So they sat behind the counter trying to decide what they wanted embroidered.  Akvila finally picked out a žuvis (Fish) and had here name spelled with an "A" embroidered on a golf towel.  True she is not a golfer, but it is her own personal towel.  Akvila watched in amazement as the machine did its thing.  After that was done, they also put her name on the Jacket she was wearing; the one grandma gave her.  Akvila was excited and really enjoyed her "gifts".

Once we said our goodbyes and "Thank Yous" we headed off to another shoe store.  Akvila was starting to get tired (she used to take naps in the orphanage, but since home we have been doing a lot and she wants to stay awake), Peg started showing her some shoes.  She is VERY picky about shoes and didn't seem very interested in shoe shopping.  We did pick out a pair she liked, but she hasn't worn them yet.  By this time we were all getting hungry.  I know she enjoys hot dogs, but since it was a Saturday I didn't want to go to the Hot Dog place in Providence (http://corisdoghouse.com/) because I knew it would be busy and we are not ready to try that yet.  So we went to Sonic instead; we ordered our food and came home.

Akvila ate all of her hot dog (with ketchup) and about half of the fries.  She really enjoyed dipping her fries in the ketchup.  We cleaned up and headed down to the basement.  I got her on the computer and started playing around with the video camera.

After we played like that for a while; Peggy was playing with her on the Sesame Street website.  She is doing pretty good with her letters, but she still wants to say her numbers in Lithuanian.  We also horse played a little.  I was able to tickle her and she tickled me.  We were laying on the couch and I leaned up and kissed Peggy; then she kissed Peggy and then leaned over and kissed me!  I didn't ask and neither did momma.  That was very nice!

By this time it was coming up on 6:30pm and we want to feed her so she can get a bath with mommy.  So we had some leftover chicken (which she also likes) and she tried some ranch to dip.  She said "ne" at first, but then you couldn't stop her.  Bath time was next; she doesn't like the whirlpool bath or the actual shower head (she is used to the one you hold), but she did like her hair to be blow dried.  While in the bath, daddy got Shrek ready to go (again).  Once dressed (long john pants, shirt and jacket) she gave me a hug and laid down and was out in 15 minutes.

Today was a pretty good day!