The past week has been pretty low key.  I've been having some tooth problems again and it leaves me less than chipper and pleasant.  I can only begin to imagine what people go through with chronic pain or migraines or whatever.  It's exhausting and overwhelming and really stressful.  I've been having problems for almost three weeks now and I'm about at my wits end.  And then I remind myself that it could be so much worse and I suck it up.  So if I haven't been my normal self lately- I apologize (mostly to Kent and the kiddos!).

Super hot dog Ike. Zeb has his beloved 'corn dog' shirt- and now Ike has his hot dog on a skateboard shirt.  He thinks its soooooo funny.  he sleeps in it and begs to wear it daily!

 And here are a gazillion metta pictures.  because she's so darn funny right now.

She likes to sing along with Kent when he sings!  I hope that means she'll have some of his talents!  this is Kent singing a song at 'family home evening'.

don't you just want to squish her?! or kiss her little cheeks?

 have you seen a rounder little head?!

 she is full of smiles and giggles - but they're hard to get once the camera comes out!

 and I'm going to have to share my current love.  Papa johns parmesean and garlic breadsticks. to die for.  they are ginormous and terribly unhealthy. but delicious. plus I had 2.5 hours of dental work done today- with at least 2-3 more to come. so I'm allowed.