GUM-FOR ME????

As is the tradition with all of our children, turning five means finally being able to chew gum. Stephanie was super excited when she opened this birthday present and saw a box full of gum from Big Abby. This is one of Abby's traditions. She has given my children a year supply of gum on their fifth birthdays. Thanks, Abby! Can't wait until your little one turns five!

SAY CHEESE!!!

Amanda is the newest member of the "braces" club. We spent the day on Thursday at the orthodontist's office getting her braces put on. She will wear them for the next 12-18 months. She is excited about her new look. Her favorite part is that every month she gets to choose new rubber band colors. She is already thinking of ways to color coordinate her outfits for next month.

As for me, I think that she looks so different. I love to watch her smile at herself and check out her new look in every window, mirror, or shiny car that she passes by. She smiles all the time. She looks so grown-up now!