Merry Christmas!

What a beautiful smile!!!

My beautiful 8 year old girl got her braces off today. She only had them on for 9 months, but she was VERY excited! Her pulmonologist suggested she have them put on to change the position of her jaw. He thought that it could change things enough to cure her sleep apnea and allow her to get off of her CPAP. Her sleep study is scheduled for March, so we will find out then if he was right. Amelia was so happy to have them off, and even happier to chew gum (thanks Aunt Kim!). We love Dr. Cohen! He did a fabulous and very quick job with her teeth.

Family pics 2008

Family pics 2008

Prayer Request

Please say a prayer tonight for my best friend since first grade. Her mom was visiting in Indy yesterday and had a heart attack. She is unresponsive and has no brain activity. As soon as her son arrives from San Francisco and says goodbye, they will turn off the life support machines. Her mom was always like my second mom. I spent about every other weekend at their house while I was growing up. Her boys are very close to their grandma and are having a very hard time. I would really appreciate a prayer for comfort for them.

Festival of Trees

The kids and I enjoyed a field trip to the Festival of Trees at the Embassy. I was so worried that Landin would try to touch all the trees and would break something. The kids were great! They really enjoyed seeing the different trees, and they especially enjoyed voting for their favorites. I am glad I took time out of our school day to take them. It was fun!

Thanksgiving

I have so much to be thankful for! I am thankful for my adorable kids - and I am thankful that I can homeschool them! I am thankful for my wonderful, hard working husband! I am thankful that we are all healthy (a little coughing and breathing treatments don't count, do they? )! I am thankful that we have a lovely home and never lack food to eat! I am thankful for the rest of my family - what would I do without them? I am thankful for my great friends! I am especially thankful that God has blessed me so much. I don't deserve all he has given me, but I am going to make sure I thank him for it all! Have a happy Thanksgiving, and don't forgot the One who blessed you this year!