Washington D.C.

We recently had the opportunity to take Jenna and Addison to D.C. with us. Bret had meetings most of the time, but the kids and I were able to see and do quite a bit. We walked around most of monuments, took a trolley tour, got a personal tour of the capitol (if you are going to D. C., email your senator for a tour. It's part of their job to help constituents when visiting D.C.). An intern from Senator Hatch's office took just the three of us on a personal tour. It was great and we didn't have to stand in any of the long lines.





A and J in front of the White House. This guard was every bit as ornery as he looks.



Standing in the very center of the capitol and D.C.

Girls in Braces

Here are some pictures of the girls in their new braces. Jenna is thrilled to have braces, Sarah isn't. We got Sarah the clear ones since she is starting high school this year. Sarah just needs one year in them, but Jenna will have them for two years. We chose an orthodontist close to our home and the girls can actually walk to appointments after school. (That may be my favorite part of the whole thing).



Jenna is starting with just four brackets on front.



Sarah got the full set.


Sarah with braces. The clear ones are awesome!