Brace Face

My brother James is an orthodontist and put braces on Hannah a couple of weeks ago. She was nervous and excited. My Aunt Janna asked her if they really hurt as bad as everyone says they do and Hannah said, "worse!"

Check out Thomas Orthodontics on the web: www.drthomasortho.com

New patients who get braces get an ipad!

Young Women Here I Come

Hannah couldn't wait to turn 12 and start attending Young Women at our church. She fits in well and has already had many wonderful experiences.

Hannah turned twelve in February. She had a fun party with friends. They went sledding, made s'mores and ate pizza and cupcakes. They are a fun bunch of girls.

I thought homemade coconut cupcakes with cream cheese frosting would go well with the snow theme. Turns out nobody really liked coconut and that's okay - Matt and I polished them off nicely! Good thing I made a few chocolate ones, too!

Oh Happy Day?!

I came across this picture of Tom on his first day of Kindergarten. I think his face says it all!

Ski Day

Sometimes Hannah will trip over her own shadow, but get her on a mountain and it's like she's lived there her whole life. A couple of years ago when she went skiing for the first time she pointed her skis down the mountain and flew (and I mean flew!) down. Matt and I were concerned that she would hurt herself or someone else so we told her to weave back and forth instead of going straight down. So the next trip down the mountain she weaved back and forth just like we told her to and guess what? She crashed right into some kid! We backed off and let her do it her way.

Cole is still getting the hang of it!

Kate is learning to speak, and very quickly I might add. Seldom a day goes by that she does not say a new word. Her most recent words include Honey, apple, juice and grandma. She still loves to cuddle. Hope she always will!

We Miss You Grandma Bess

Bessie Mae Little Lee

December 18, 1915 - November 10, 2010

Matt's Grandma Bessie Lee passed away early last Wednesday morning. She was 94 years old. Even at 94 years old she still tried to take care of us all. I remember our very first conversation. "Any friend of Matt's is a friend of mine," she said and gave me a big bear hug. I also remember our last conversation. She couldn't get in and out of bed by herself so I helped her. As I lifted her legs back into her bed she said she was sorry that I had to help her. I told her that's what we are here for, to help each other. I love you Grandma Bess and I miss you very, very dearly.

Cole's First Hunt

Matt took Cole along on his deer hunt this year. Cole was so excited and I was so surprised. Cole is a very sensitive boy and I didn't think he would get excited about killing an animal. They only saw one doe, but had a great time anyway. I love when we make the time to spend one on one with our kids.

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