This year, with the opening of the new Swedish hospital right in our neighborhood, our quaint little Highlands Day, usual headed up by the church that meets in our community center and a few local vendors had a completely different feel. We took a shuttle bus from the elementary school and got stuck in a mini traffic jam on Highlands Drive. They estimated that over 22,000 people attended to check out the beautiful, almost a little too resort feeling, hospital and the little street fair in the parking lot. We intended to go for just a little bit, but ended up getting Janie to take a nap in the stroller and enjoyed a nice day in our community. Right away, Clara was greeted by this big dog,named "Scout" who gave her a little stuffed version of himself.
Later on in the tour, when we were in the ER, they had several rooms devoted to health care for the stuffed friends all the kids brought along. Fun! This little dog wasn't the only stuffed toy our Scout toted home. Kids were given a passport as we entered the hospital to get stamped in 12 locations taking us on a tour of the entire 5 floors. When they turned it in, they received a small sized Build-a-Bear in a Swedish t-shirt. 
Craftin'
The day with filled with tons of activities for Clara! It was such a whirlwind, I don't think she could keep it all straight!
Balance training with a PT in the rehabilitation wing -she won Papa Mark a hat!
Getting a finger cast that she later decorated into a finger puppet!
After our LONG tour we headed outside for some lunch on the lawn from our local restaurants. Janie enjoyed her cracker! 
Snow Cones!
Mommy's treat was getting to meet her all-time favorite Mariner, John Olerud!
Outside there were bounce houses, carnival games and prizes all over. A hay day for Clara. She tried her hand at Operation for the first time.
And she was quick to spot a lollipop at one of the booths. 
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