There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings.

BRACES OFF-RETAINER ON

Kerstin finally got her braces off! (Aug 05 until Jan of 09). She was so excited but nervous that the orthodontist would find some reason NOT to remove them. Their off and now she has a top and bottom retainer that she must wear day and night for six weeks. Then she goes back to the orthodontist to see how her teeth look. She can't talk very well with the retainers, but her teeth look fabulous!

Sledding

I feel like I have been missing so much by not blogging, so I am trying to get some in...

Kerstin and her friend Alex went sledding at the Norwich Golf Course on Sunday. They had a great time. Alex brought skateboards without wheels to use as sleds, so I had to go out and get atleast one new one. I tried a couple of times too! It was alot of fun- some of the kids where doing these amazing jumps. Kerstin was too chicken to try!

Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas! Kerstin and I stayed at our friend Kelly's as we were watching the animals. Kerstin wouldnt get up, so I, like a 5 yr old had to wake her up! We did our normal traditions and then went to my mom's for more gifts. Every year we say we are going to cut back and instead, it seems as though we spend more! Kerstin got her laptop, which she is over the moon about, as well as her DS Lite! A great time was had by all :)