Levi

 Levi loves to go in the car.  He always looks so sad when he can't come.  So he is thrilled that each afternoon he gets to go out and pick up the kids from school.

He really likes to ride with his head out the window, sniffing all the smells.

Isn't he cute?  He's watching for the kids. 

There is even a teacher who has to come over and pet him when we get to the pick up line.  He is quite popular! 

This is how Levi spent General Conference. 

The girls gave him a stuffed animal.  This is what Levi did with it! 

 Snuggling with Marian.

Suddenly a noise is heard! 

And Levi must go investigate!

Finally!

 After way too much waiting and drama, Josh had his orthodontist appointment.  They said it was just to discuss the treatment plan and that nothing was going to be put on that day.  However, the ortho said they had time and he could go ahead and put the top braces on right now.  I said do it.  Josh was not pleased.  But he got his braces on finally and I was happy.  Josh was disgruntled that he did not get a week to say goodbye to the foods he can't say for another year or two.

He has adjusted well.  Much less complaining than I expected.  They put the top braces on to help pull his teeth out, to give them enough room to put braces on the bottom teeth.  They need to pull the teeth outward and move them a little to give the eyeteeth some space to come out.  Once there is room, if the eyeteeth do not come out on their own, then they will have to have some assistance.  So that's what is happening with his teeth.

Going out for ice cream

 They have an ice cream place here.  Or maybe it is frozen yogurt?  It is the kind where you put however much yumminess in a bowl as you want, and then you add toppings and you pay by weight.  We went a few weeks ago.  Dan dropped the big kids off at the chapel for Wednesday night activities and we took Delaney and Rylee out to get ice cream.  It was a success.

Being Japan, they had flavors like cheesecake and melon.  The melon was delicious, by the way.  The sour cherry.... not so much.

Last Birthday!

 Dan also had a birthday! It is a busy month here for us.

He requested Jello Poke Cake, and it was delicious.

It was devoured, as you can see. 

Loving his new BYU socks.

And being goofy with Josh with their "cool" shirts.  And i don't know why this makes Josh look taller than Dan, but Joshua thinks it is awesome!

Rylee's Birthday

 My baby has turned 8. I can't believe it!  She is funny and sassy and incredibly indecisive.  She is a good worker at school and is a sweet little sister.  She wanted Cinnamon rolls for breakfast, chicken enchiladas for dinner and a white cake with purple frosting. She is a smart, silly girl and I love her!