Trip to the Dentist

Yesterday I took the three oldest kids to the dentist. The twins went a couple of weeks before and have so many cavities that they will require anesthesia to fix them. The older kids were cavity free! Phew!

I texted the dentist the morning of the appointment to tell him Jake's front tooth was more than ready to come out and we were NOT leaving his office with that tooth. After looking at his teeth, the dentist told me were were leaving there without BOTH front teeth. So...Jake got a little topical numbing and a visit from the forceps. I fully anticipated carrying him out of there hysterical, but he was so brave! He was thrilled. He looks so grown up.

He saved the teeth from the tooth fairy for one night so he could take them to school. Looks like we will have a visit from the tooth fairy tonight (if she remembers...she has a tendency to forget).

Boys will be Boys

Sometimes there just aren't any words...

Annie is 11!

On February 16th Annie Jo turned 11. 11! This is her last year in primary, her last summer without girls camp, and the list continues on...

Annie celebrated her birthday with the Rupps. We went to Ceramica and all the 11 year olds painted piggy banks. Travis and I helped Jake and Emma paint cereal bowls for our whole family.

I am sure Annie isn't sad to say good bye to age 10. It was quite the year for her with many challenges and changes. She has come through them all with grace and is such a strong girl.

Annie is a great big sister and has become such a big help to me. This past year she decided life was better when all things are tidy. Her room is her haven and she keeps it immaculate. She is also constantly serving me by cleaning the kitchen, the car, the laundry room, the toy room, and even helping Emma clean her room.

Annie has started to babysit a little here and there. She can stay with the other Kraupps while I run to our little town for a last minute grocery or short errand. She stayed with Megan during Emma's basketball season while we went to games.

Annie loves gymnastics. The gym is her sanctuary and she lives for practices and could do without the meets. She is doing very well this season and has recently adopted one of the coaches laughs. It is hilarious, especially when she laughs like that in front of the coach!

It is such a blessing to have Annie as the oldest kiddo in our family. She loves her birthdays so very much and we love celebrating with her.