Cost of braces...$2000 (actually that was our deductible), the cost of a beautiful smile for the rest of her life...priceless

Ok Ok...so that title was a little cheesy...or maybe a lot cheesy. Sorry, my brain just isn't being all that creative at the moment. As you can see by the pictures, Ali entered "phase 2" of her orthodontic treatment on Thursday. Let me just tell you how thrilled she was to do that...or maybe not. Her response was "NO MORE POPCORN".....

Ali attended a "Return to the Nile" day camp this week at a college close by. They learned about Egypt, mummies, hieroglyphics, etc. She had a great time and made some really cool craft projects. However, she had her first run in with what she affectionately called "mean girls". Ha! Several girls thought they were ever so hot...you know calling everyone idiots, stupid, losers, dorks, and the like. So that was nice to know we were paying $75 for her to hear everyone being called names. GREAT! But, it opened the door for many great talks in the evenings....wonderful teachable moments.

Ali had her final swim team event last night. They had a swim a thon to raise money for the team. Then, after they swam the coach had inflatable slides for them to have fun on. She had a blast.

I know this entry is anything but exciting....sorry about that. Hopefully we will have much more interesting news in about a week and a half!!! Keep checking back.........

swim pictures and braces