Brace Face

I went to the orthodontist on Friday. I got bands put on my top 6 teeth and my wires tightened. Lets just say I totally hate braces! I often ask myself why I got them the 2nd time in the first place but then I remember all the migraine headaches I would have every single day because of my temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). Now I only get them once or twice a month so it's been a big improvement. The last couple of days I havent been able to eat too much because my teeth are so dang sore. I know this post is poor Sara but it sucks to not be able to eat when your starving. I asked the orthodontist when my braces are going to be off for good and he said 3 or 4 months. I swear thats what he told me last time. When I do get them off I'm going to need to get them cleaned but have really sensitive teeth. Does anybody know of good dental hygienist that will totally put me out so I don't have to feel the pain?

Freaked Out!

We have had a lot things stolen in our neighborhood lately - it's freaking me out. One of my neighbors had her car stolen right out of her garage on Sunday! Another had their truck windows all broken out. Someone also had random things taken from inside their house ( make up, jewerly, lap top) in the middle of the day. Another neighbor had her wallet stolen and credit cards had been racked up. There have been many more things stolen from other neighbors too. I get so freaked out about that kind of stuff. I think we are going to start a neighborhood watch because our streets have really been targeted lately. I for sure don't feel safe anymore!

Cruise memories

Well 3 years ago from today Brad and I were in the carribean. I was 7 + months pregnant with Avrie. I can't believe how time flies. Annie was only about 22 months and broke her leg the night before we left. I felt so bad leaving her. I felt worse for Jill and Mindy because they were watching our kids for the week. Yep, Im ready to go another cruise.

Swimming

Our pool got plastered on friday and it was finally full of water at about 11:30 pm. Saturday morning the kids got up bright and early (8:00) and were ready to swim. Brad didn't have the gas hooked up yet so we new it would be very cold. They all got their swimming suits on and Brad threw them in the pool ( including me.) Oh man it was cold. I'm thinking somewhere in the 50's. Surprisingly, our kids wanted to stay in. As the day warmed up slowly our pool did too because Brad got the gas hooked up. We were basically in the pool all day. We had lots of fun. These are some pictures of the pool. The wall with the split faced marble on it is actually a planter. We are going to fill it with alot of bright colored flowers and plants. Our spa is not complete yet as well - it will be covered with split faced marble and their will be a rock slide around the back of it droping off into the pool. You guys will all have to come over and swim!

The Pool

Ok everyone the pool is almost open. I think they are going to plaster it on friday. They fill it up with water the same day they do that. I'm thinking Saturday we will be swimming! I will be excited when my backyard is finally put back together. They haven't started on the rock slide or fireplace yet but hey that won't stop us from swimming. I will post some pictures as soon as the pool gets water in it. I'm glad it will be done before school gets out. The kids have another week left of school. It will be nice to just lay out and relax in the pool by myself. I'm hoping I dare get into the pool with just my swimming suit on ( I always wear shorts and a tee shirt over my suit.) Im going to try to be brave this year. I need to order a cute suit from Abby. This year hopefully I will get a tan.

Happy Birthday Brenda!

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Brenda, happy birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Martha!

Happy Birthday Martha! Hope your day is great. Sorry the picture is like 4 years old.