Finally!

After two rounds of braces, starting in fourth grade, and with a continuous 7 1/2 years with some sort of metal in her mouth, Sarah FINALLY has her braces off!  Yipee! 

After months of rain and gray, we are FINALLY having some sunshine!  It is wonderful!  The elementary kids had a couple of half days this week, so we took a trip to the park and played some tennis.  Love this nice weather! 

William wears his shades everywhere.

Even though it has been a few weeks since his birthday, we FINALLY had a free weekend to have Ben's birthday party.  His party was just the way he wanted--very simple.  Four friends over for pizza, swimming at the high school pool, flashlight tag, movies, and a sleepover--without much sleep.  All the boys were up playing outside at first light, even though it was only 36 degrees outside!