One year meat-free

Just looked back at our photos and confirmed it's been over a year since Amy decided to be a vegetarian (I didn't take a pic to mark the occasion, I just remember it was the day of Stevie and Nikki's wedding shower!). Only a little surprised that she's stuck with it, even when I've made the things she used to love best. Still haven't gotten her to branch out and REALLY eat more vegetables and fruit, still struggling with all the fake meat and carb-y meals. But hopefully that'll change at some point.

Summer of baking

In keeping with his love of snacks, and in combination with his boredom level, Reed is doing a lot of baking this summer. He makes cookies or brownies at least once a week. And he doesn't want to make things from mixes because that's "less fun." I'd say he bakes in equal part because he wants a treat, and because he needs things to fill the day. It's hard work doing nothing all summer. :)

The best part is that he also cleans up after himself. I get cookies and a clean kitchen - win/win!

No more braces!

Amy finally got her braces off for good! She got her first set in 2014 (look how young she looks in that 'before' picture!) and the second set came off this past Monday. She's got a retainer to wear mostly full-time for a month, then just at night. The biggest difference, I think, is how her back bottom teeth fit with the uppers. Looking great! Now just to keep them clean and shiny!