Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Last Saturday, Daniel Tiger came to the Salt Lake City Library.  Lucas was so excited to go!  Right as we got there, he ran up and gave him a big hug.

We met up with the Kelly's - Marcus loves Daniel Tiger too.

They had a lot of fun gifts (they got a book, a little kitty, a Daniel Tiger mask, and a paper trolley), and they had a game to throw O the Owl into his house.

Luke got to give King Friday a high five when he was able to get O home.

Mabel got there a little bit later, so we got a group shot of the kiddos.

I love that Lucas loves Daniel Tiger - it makes me think of when I was little and would watch Mr. Roger's Neighborhood at 1:00 (right after Sesame Street).  I think Mr. Rogers had great messages, and I'm glad that Daniel Tiger passes that along.  One song that Daniel Tiger has remade is You Are Special - here are the lyrics from the original:

You are my friend
You are special
You are my friend
You're special to me.
You are the only one like you.
Like you, my friend, I like you.

In the daytime
In the nighttime
Any time that you feel's the right time
For a friendship with me, you see
F-R-I-E-N-D special
You are my friend
You're special to me.
There's only one in this wonderful world
You are special.

Luke is so special to me, and I am so grateful for the miracle of adoption - Miss Amanda is our hero!