Braces off

The braces came off this week.  Addie couldn’t be happier.  I was very surprised when a month ago the orthodontist said they could come off.  She had minor issues, so she only had to wear them less than a year.  Of course, now we need to finish paying for them, and we go back up Tuesday to get retainers.
Middle school basketball also came to an end.  I know some schools are still playing but our school has a wrestling season for middle school.  Last week was the first time in a long time that all three kids got on the bus and went to school, and then they all three came home on the bus.  Addie seems to be pleased with a little more free time.
Allie started her rec basketball season.  She enjoyed her game, even though they lost.  She knows most of her teammates and enjoys playing with them.  After the game her face was pretty red, then she looked in the mirror and said, “Wow they are really red!” 
On Saturday we saddled up the horses and went for a short ride.  Sometimes its seems like a major event just to get all the horses saddled up.  They got out on Tuesday morning when it was about 1 degree out.  They were just in the ditch looking for some cheat.  Unfortunately, there is nothing green around for them to nibble on.