A patient’s little sister poses with the birthday girl.
Nugget is the center of attention at her party.
Nugget, a golden retriever, proudly wears her party hat for her third birthday event.
Traditional birthday games pull in the patients.
Pin the tail on Nugget.
Coloring and card crafts brighten the party.
Child Life is bubbling with fun!
Furry friends are the best!
Nugget rests after a busy birthday.
Nugget, a full-time employee of the Child Life team and furry friend of patients at Children’s Hospital of Georgia, celebrated her third birthday on Monday with games, coloring, bubbles, cupcakes, doggie treats and many well-wishers. Enjoy this gallery of photos taken by Kim Ratliff.
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