Emma lost her first tooth tonight, right before bed. It had been wiggling for weeks. The last few nights I checked it to see if it was ready.. finally, tonight more than perpendicular to her gum, I tested it again and it popped out with little effort. Emma was crazy excited about the prospects of the Tooth Fairy paying her a visit. I told her I heard that freckles come from fairy foot prints. She quickly, and very much on her own, decided we should compare these pictures to one in the morning to see if it is true. Do you think she will have more freckles come morning time?

On a more serious note, we've put off the regular dentist visit, but given the plaque build up on her little lost tooth, I think its time for a cleaning and perhaps time to consider flossing regularly...

Today was the Rochester New York United Way's "Day of Caring".  From their web site, "Each year, thousands of people from area businesses, schools and community groups lend their time, talents, and energy to volunteer projects that make a difference in our community."

This year I participated with a number of my team members at Thomson Reuters.  We helped the Genesee Land Trust in its development of El Camino Trail.  According to the City of Rochester, "The El Camino: Butterhole/Seneca Park Trail is adapting an old railroad line to become a multi-use pedestrian greenway. When completed, the 2.25-mile trail will run from Mill Street in High Falls all the way to the Seneca Park pedestrian bridge. The Trail will provide a safe, continuous pedestrian and bicycle route accessible to citizens from all walks of life, that links key destinations in the city."

The part of the trail we worked on was north of the intersection of Norton Street and Hollenbeck Street.  About 60 volunteers joined in the effort coming from local businesses such as Bausch and Lomb and Unity Health System.  You couldn't have asked for better weather.  It was sunny and warm.  We cleared brush and picked up trash along the trail.  It was fun to work side by side with my co-workers in a completely different setting and a great day to be AFK.

What a beautiful day for Mother's Day. There was lots of sun, good fun, food, and smiles.
We finished the day with a fire in the the fire pit, first of the year, and S'Mores(TM). I'm pretty sure we all have marshmallow on our faces in the pictures below..