Wednesday, February 18, 2009

One down, three to go




Ty got his braces off. It was no big deal to him. Just another day. He only had them for a little over a year. Notice the self portrait. I made him take the camera to the appointment. I would say this is a good scrapbook moment, but let's be honest... it's been years since I scrapped. Now I just think "is it blog worthy?" He got them off while I was doing preschool, so Jessie graciously picked him up to take him to school when he was done. (thanks) I did not see him until late afternoon, and then for only 3 seconds, before heading out to coach.

But for mom... this was a big big deal! I was more excited than him. My uncle and cousin did the work... www.arizonabraces.com Thanks (both) Dr. Petersen! It went way faster, and did not cost us nearly what I had anticipated. His teeth look great, and I think he has a cute smile. Look out girls...he's almost 14!!






And in other news, Travis must be feeling a little neglected. He had to take pictures of himself. Here's a few I found on my memory card when I went to download Ty's pictures. What a goofball! Yep, he's gonna need braces too! PS. I think he was trying to prove that he brushed his teeth...see the toothpaste?

Monday, February 16, 2009

Where I have been lately...

I feel so loved that people have asked why I have not blogged lately. I have been crazy busy. So here is a quick update. Of course, preschool, coaching, my yw's calling, and surprisingly enough, real estate has kept me very busy. Along with all the mom stuff I'm supposed to do. But in addition to all that......



January found me making and glittering suits and headpieces for Kaylee's first meet. (She did great.) The meet was 2 long days, but she looked great and swam very well.



To start February, I've been making more headpieces. I also made personalized cookies for the kids' classes for Valentine's Day. Every year I say no more, but always get sweet talked into it.

So today, I took the day off. Todd and I took the kids to hike Fremont Saddle in the Superstition Mountains with some friends.

However, mostly Todd and I have been moping around feeling sorry for ourselves that 1 year ago we were on a cruise... relaxing on the top of the mountain is just not the same...