This is Sadie's favorite person in the world!!! She loves her "mama" and misses her a lot. When grandma is around, Sadie will not go to anyone else. We miss you grandma!

DANCE COMPETITIONS

Macie had her first two dance competitions this past month. She did great! At the first competition she took 2nd place and 1st place. The dance that won 1st place also took highest point overall, so the team got a trophy taller than them! Needless to say, Macie was stoked about the trophies. Mckay is a little sad that he didn't earn any trophies so Macie has given him one of hers to put in his room. Thanks Mace, your a great kid!! I'm so proud of you!

TOOTH FAIRY

Those who know Macie, know that she does not have any teeth in the front! Her two front top teeth were pulled when she was just about 18 months old, and she has now hit the age where she is starting to lose teeth (therefore, not having teeth on the bottom). She also inherited Eric's horrible enamel on her teeth. So today she had a dentist appointment to fill some cavities. All day she was really nervous for two reasons. One, she was afraid it was going to hurt (typical kid stuff right?) Second, she has a loose tooth and she didn't want them to touch it or pull it out! So I kept reassuring her that everything was going to be fine. Of course, I didn't tell her that it probably was going to hurt and they were actually going to try to expand her upper jaw today (with a little minor cutting and stitching- I know telling her would make her FREAK).  Everything was going great at the dentist, and she even asked me not to come back with her because she was big enough to do it alone! After almost two hours, the dentist called me back to talk. They had finished the cavities and sealings on one side and had run out of time, so they weren't going to be able to get the upper jaw expansion done today. I was SO relieved! Just as I was settling into my state of calm, he said "Oh by the way, this tooth in the front is dead and I think I am just going to pull it right now." 

All I could think of was that she was not going to have ANY teeth in the front! All three teeth in a row would be missing, plus her bottom teeth were gone. Oh my poor Macie. Here she was worried that they might pull out her already loose tooth, and then they ended up pulling a different tooth.  The dentist gave her a couple of shots (she didn't even flinch), and then proceeded to pull out her tooth. I almost started crying because I know how sensitive she is about her toothless smile, even though it is all she has ever known! As we drove home she was a little sad and told me that know she really didn't want to smile until her teeth grew back. We talked on the ride home about how all the kids would be jealous because she didn't have to wiggle her teeth out (that is something she really hates). 

When we got home she showed her tooth to some of her friends from school and that seemed to make her feel better. As it was getting near bedtime, I found Macie in my bed writing something. This is the note that I found her writing. Macie really wants the tooth fairy to leave her some money, but she is not ready to part with her teeth quite yet. I just loved it so much that I wanted to share it. Macie is an amazing kid! She is kind, helpful, patient, loving, obedient, and many more things.  Time is flying by too fast. It seems like just yesterday I was watching her take her first steps and now she is already in Kindergarten! I just wish I could freeze time, even just for a little while. 

Beach Pictures

So I LOVE taking pictures! Last time I was at the beach I took some random pictures of my sister and her family. Just a little something about me and something I like to do. I am definitely not good but want to gain knowledge to make my kids pictures the best! Aren't my nieces the cutest?

Mckay Skiing

Mckay LOVES skiing. Grandpa & Grandma Blanch gave him his ski gear for his birthday! Thanks! Isn't he cute cruisin' down that mountain? He's such a fun boy and a good kid.    

Sadie

Don't be shocked but there are two posts this time! Pictures of Sadie for her birthday and a little birthday shout for my girl!

LOOK WHO'S 1!!!

My sweet little baby turned 1 today! Sadie is one of the happiest and easiest babies! She loves her brother and sister very much and is always ready to smile at the camera. It is hard to believe that it was one year ago that I was in the hospital trying to decide what to name the new baby! We had a fun day at Jump On It and later eating cake. It was great to have the cousins over and get to visit with Karen and her kids over the holidays. I know there haven't been a lot of blog posts lately, but there hasn't been a lot of time. Slowly I will post some pictures from Christmas and the holidays. I hope that everyone had a great Christmas and Happy New Year. My year has been great and very crazy with three kids, but I wouldn't change anything. Oddly, three kids seems easier than two most of the time. Go figure. I have three of the best kids in the world! Happy Birthday Sadie! I love you very much and can't imagine a day without your smile and your hugs!