Brent got his braces this past week. He chose royal blue for his first color. Only on the top at this point. Total cost of orthodontist care? $5350!!! Insurance pays $1500. He better brush REALLY well with that new sonic toothbrush. I asked Alan how they could afford to just give Brent such an expensive toothbrush and he just stared at me like I'd lost my mind!! Look at all the stuff he got...dental brushes, wax, special floss, floss threaders, antimicrobial mouth wash, check your brushing tablets....Man, it's a new world!

Brent at Awana Grand Prix

I did not get a trophy but I did get this ribbon for participating. I think that the part in front of the car that I pointed upwards, near the 96, probably stopped the car from going to fast. Oh, well. It was fun.

Lucy helps Brent with math

I found Brent this morning doing his math on the couch, with Lucy's help. Notice that Lucy has the textbook under her paws?? She's NOT supposed to be on the couch...which is why all the couches are covered??? Actually, this is the first time I've seen her up on one for longer than it takes me to say, "Lucy, GET DOWN!!"

Brent makes the HONOR ROLL!!!!

So, his hair may be messy, but he is VERY proud to have earned placement on the honor roll at Kumon. This means he is working 100 pages ahead of grade level.

His mama cried.

Capturing the Essence of Brent in a Family Photo

The nice thing about digital photos is that you can immediately check how the photo came out and if you need to take another one. Except that Aunt Bev was more focused in on seeing if EVERYONE's head and feet was in the photo----and if everyone was smiling or at least looking at the camera. Who knew to check for minor details like what might be going on with hands, fingers, etc.

Sigh.

Well, I certainly captured the ESSENCE of Brent. ( I feel like Emeril in the kitchen cooking! :)

Aunt Bev

Reading Warriors

Brent has been captured by the series "Warriors" about clans of cats and their many adventures of battles and keeping of territories.

This is a late night read....

Brent on the obsidian flow trail

This was the obsidian flow near Newberry Crater in Eastern Oregon. Brent, Bryce and mom walked up the trail till we could see the lake. Pretty impressive view, but I think the obsidian was the most amazing. Huge boulders of black glass tumbled across the trail. Wow.