2012 Flashback: Birthday girl

Faith turns 10 this Saturday.  Last year, she had a dental appointment the day before her birthday.  All the hygienists know how to make balloon animals at our pediatric dentist, and for birthdays, they make a hat:

Eric was very jealous; the six-month gap between check-ups means he'll likely never be there on his birthday.  When I was a kid, all I got from the dentist was a plastic toy and a lecture on brushing.