Imagination at Play

     The rain continues to fall and fall, but it wasn't able to wash away a fun day for us.  Besides, as you can see, there were pets and puppies that needed medical check-ups!  It was time to call Dr. Madison!

     Above, you can see her checking on Spot the dog with her plastic medical equipment.  It is a thorough check-out, as she and other future veterinarians use stethoscopes and even injections to make sure all the stuffed animals are okay.

     Of course, this isn't a real veterinary office - it's just one of the special sections of a neat little place called Imagination at Play.  It's a fun location just down the road from us filled with different areas for young ones to play around in.

     Madison enjoyed playing with the large train set that you could climb into - and she also had a good time at the giant bathtub that blew out bubbles from time to time.  She probably spent the most time at the giant sandcastle, where she could dig and shovel all sorts of sand.  And later on, Mommy and Daddy joined her at the artists easels where she painted yet another masterpiece!

     Later, we visited the Mall of Georgia to eat and walk around a bit, and the rain never let up.  In fact, it grew heavier and heavier - making our drive home a bit scary.  But Madison had such a good time that she slept through the whole drive, standing water, driving rain, loud thunder and all.

      Tonight, Mommy is making her legendary butternut squash soup!  The rain may fall, but we know how to have a great day.  The aroma is filling the house and Madison and Daddy are staring eagerly into the kitchen just waiting for that magic moment when Mommy says those two very wonderful words:  "Dinner's Ready!"

     It's great:  Madison will echo Mommy's sentiments and call out to Daddy, "Eeeeee!  Dadda!  Eeeeee!"  (Translation:  Eat!  Daddy!  Eat!)