Teeth + Flossing = Party

Shay is my niece. She is 6. She lost three teeth in three days (one top and two bottom). Then I had the honor to remove the other top tooth when I visited Utah last week. Shay was not to eager to have me remove the tooth but my fingers itched to touch tooth. I had been on vacation for almost 7 days by then and really wanted to grasp that tooth. Josh (who is so cute in the background) suggested I bribe her with $1. So I did. then Grandpa added $1 to the pot as did Josh. Shay was still resistant to let me have any fun. But her mother reminded her that with the money she could get the princess purse from the dollar store. That worked! I removed the tooth and she got her purse!  I was so happy. Earlier in my trip I stayed with my brother Brent and his wife Jenni. My sister Jo Ann and Jenni sister Andrea are staying there as well so it was a party! Brent and Jenni have a dog Lexie who is a really likable dog. She let me floss her teeth! Well mostly she licked the floss but I got floss between a few teeth.What a champ! She helped complete my week!Since we were all having a party we decided to celebrate my brother Daniel's birthday. It was a last minute party that turned out pretty well. We had tons of shrimp and pineapple on the grill with mint oreo ice cream cake. It was so great to see all my family. I miss them dearly.

I have been having so many thoughts that have not made it onto paper or screen. One day I will sort out my thoughts and air them. Until then thank you for your patience.