Postponed!!

Courtney's first softball game was postponed on Friday night. We believe it was due to how cold it was along with the winds. We are still unsure when her first game will be now. She was disappointed because she was really looking forward to playing.

Tomorrow the kids go to the dentist for their cleanings :o) Also tomorrow starts Kindergarten registration but thankfully, we don't have to register CJ since he is already enrolled in the Aledo ISD.

Not much else is going on here.

Top only!

The big day was Wednesday for Courtney - she got braces!! For now, it's only the top ones and then next week comes the palate expander. She'll have both for a couple of months before getting her bottom braces. She has to have the top expand before putting the bottom ones on.

She did really well and thanks to Aleve - no major pain!

Here are a few pictures that I got to take (she didn't want any but...)
She is in a little bit of pain due to the wiring poking the inside of her cheek. They were putting the bands on and trimmed the wire right off.
Here's a final picture that I got...not the greatest but...

Tonight is her opening game for softball - she is really excited. She actually chose orange and black bands to match her softball and school colors. Who knows what she'll choose next time :o)!

Suffering from "Sticker Shock"

Ok...I KNOW teeth are expensive and all but no matter what, orthodontics still come as a sticker shock!!

Courtney's first adventure to the orthodontist was this afternoon. She has a 'cross bite' on her left side. We did our 'free' consultation today and started treatment. She received 2 spacers on the top. Next Wednesday @ 3pm - she'll be there for over an hour getting braces. Then the following week, she'll get her palate expander. Thank goodness those have changed over the years and the one she'll be getting won't have a key!! No turning for us. As it stands right now, she'll be in braces for 24 months - possibly more. I'll definitely be getting pictures as we go along :o)

On another note, I had a wonderful birthday dinner and cake with my sisters and their families. Brien had been wanting lasagna and since no one in his family eats it, he asked Misti to call me to see if I'd like it for dinner. I must say, Brien's lasagna is YUMMY!!! It's so good there was only one piece left (not anymore as CJ is eating it for dinner right now). Misti made a butter cake that she turned really green - almost HULK green and made half with chocolate frosting and half with white frosting turned mint green. Marti took pictures but I haven't gotten them yet from her. It was a great birthday since I got to celebrate it with my sisters :o)

Not much else happening.

McCall Ball - Father/Daughter Dance

Courtney and Jason had a wonderful evening at the dance. Unfortunately, about halfway through the dance Courtney slipped and caught herself with her right hand. It's still a little sore but all is well. Not something a little bit of ice and Tylenol wouldn't help.
Here are a few pictures...

Jason and Courtney
Courtney
Courtney's shoes which were named 'Cinderella'

Not Again....

Unfortunately...yes again!! CJ went to the dr. yesterday after complaining about his throat hurting to swallow and a fever between 101-102 for less than 24 hrs. He has strep!! The dr. told me that he couldn't return to school for 48 hrs which is totally different than what I am use to (the normal 24 hrs). So, he is cooped up inside the game room and only leaves when he has too. Poor little guy!

Today I'm taking Courtney shopping for a nice dressy dress. This Saturday is the First Annual McCall Ball (it's their Father/Daughter dance). She is so excited to be going and having her daddy take her. Can't wait to find something she likes and take pictures :o) Thankfully Jason gets home early today so I can take her shopping without CJ.

That's all for now :o)