January days. . .

Bella had a little oral surgery a few days after we got back from Wisconsin. One of her eye teeth has not been coming down, so the doc sliced into her gum to reveal her tooth, attached a bracket to the tooth, and connected it to another tooth with a chain. I was in the room with Bella (she was awake for all of this). There was a fair amount of bleeding, so I couldn't look exactly at what they were doing (I have been known to faint when I see too much blood). So I just stared at her legs! She was such a champ. We treated her to her favorite soup (broccoli cheddar from Panera) that evening and for lunch the next day.


A few more birthday cards trickled in with some birthday money! Funny story: two of his cards from two different people who live in completely different areas were both addressed to Curtis!


Twinning!


It wasn't until looking closer at these photos that I noticed that they were each wearing a black glove.


And one sock!


I love their relationship. They do bicker from time to time, but not actually that much. They are such great friends!


Bella's confirmation class prepared and served the meal for our church's free Monday night meal that is open to anyone in the community.


Bella became a Hope Jet Pilot for the third time! We're so proud of her!


Confirmation retreat at church this past weekend.


The boys played their last biddy ball games of the season on Saturday. (And I am rejoicing that we are getting our Saturday mornings back!)