Thanksgiving in Denver

We had a wonderful time on our recent long Thanksgiving weekend in Denver.  In addition to an amazing feast of turkey and stuffing, potatoes and gravy, candied yams, Jan’L’s delicious creamed (Enterprise) corn, and the usual pumpkin and mincemeat pies, we also enjoyed Pictionary, putting together a fun new 750-piece puzzle – since Grandma Linda declared it an old-fashioned, eye-to-eye  “electronics free” day -  and Black Friday shopping. 

Some thoughts on the Sappington boys:  Kyle (age 6) is one of the brightest children I have ever been around.  He has at least a 6^th grade vocabulary and reads at a 3^rd grade level – though he is only in 1^st grade.  This observation really isn’t a case of a prejudiced grandmother . . . this child truly is brilliant.  Kole is a happy, high energy, loving and precocious 11-year-old.  He is a competitive player who “takes no prisoners” in Pictionary and knows his way around his iPad.  In a word or two, Kole is “fun” and adorable!!!  His serious allergies and bothersome eczema haven’t slowed him down socially or in any other way!  Kaler has made huge strides in terms of his autism.  He continues to maintain a near perfect GPA and is a pretty typical 14-year-old (except he is still a little smaller than other boys his same age - but no doubt is going to catch up).  He loves history and is happy to share his knowledge of facts and figures as he plans to travel to Washington DC in the next few months with his classmates.  

The boys cried when it was time for us to head home . . . and Kyle said he was going to hide in my luggage!  We love these boys . . . and their Mom and (especially their) Dad!  They are all so much fun.

MOMMILIES: 1-2-3 for Dental Health

I had an appointment the other day with Allen Hilton - my dentist for more years than I care to remember.  This was my first visit to his office since before we left for our mission at the end of 2010.  Happily, I got a clean bill of dental health.  I have not had a cavity in many years and I have no indication of gum disease!  Yahoo!!!  As my family knows, I am vigilant in taking care of my teeth and told Dr. Hilton in the beginning of our relationship, I want to take these choppers with me into eternity.

My regimen is as simple as 1, 2, and 3!  I floss at least once a day . . . brush at least twice a day and see my dentist 3 times a year (although I may have to cut back to two annual visits since we no longer have dental insurance)!  There are certainly many things which would be worse than having dentures, but having all my teeth pulled ranks right up there on my list of The Top 10 Things I Don’t Want to Experience.

 

Thanks, Allen for your friendship and service in Rotary and for your skill and expertise in the office helping me keep my happy smile!!!