Dear Oz,
How are you? We are all doing fine. Uncle Henry is cleaning up after that tornado. There was a lot of damage done to the farm. Tin Man is making up for lost time. He hugs everyone! Even the Wicked Witch! Although I do have to say that it is doing her some good. By the way she didn't melt. She decided to come and try to live in the country with us and it is helping her a lot. She even pets Toto now and then. Lion is being ever so brave. I fell into the pig pen again (I know, I need to stay off of the fence) and he jumped right in to rescue me. After it was over he didn't even shake! Scarecrow is so brainy now he sometimes makes us all feel a little inferior! We decided to make a yellow brick road here and we follow her, I mean it, all of the time. Glenda is here also. She is so BEAUTIFUL!!! She is always telling us to click our shoes together when we need to go somewhere. I tell her that we have other means of transportation. She might get it someday! As for me I am wonderful. I have Toto and all of my friends together here at the farm. I haven't even killed any witches lately. Write us back and tell us how you are. We miss you. If your balloon ever comes this way, stop and visit.
Love Dorothy

Dear Madison,
I am sorry that you are not loving your new braces. If I could wear them for you I would. You are so lucky that you are one of those girls that look cute with your braces. Be happy and proud of your smile! You are so beautiful. I thank Heavenly Father every day for sending you to me. I am so proud of you. You are a great example to me. Your brothers and sisters look up to you and you set such a good example to them too. You are one of your baby brother's favorite people. Keep smiling and the time will pass more quickly than you realize. You now have a (few) thousand dollar smile!! Love you sweetie!
Love you forever,
Mom

Before Braces

After Braces

Dear....
Hi all!! We are still alive even though the last post was a year ago. How time flies when you're having fun!:) I think that I will try posting as if I am writing a letter. Sometimes it will be to everyone and sometimes to a specific person. I have great hopes that I will be able to somewhat write consistantly. Anyway we are doing great! The weather has been stormy the past couple of days! But I cleaned the gutter and spouts on the house so the water is draining where it needs to. No more iceskating for us this winter in our driveway!! Steve is busy as usual he just got done with their big XANGO convention. He say's the people that attend it are so enthusiastic about XANGO stuff. Madison is acting in a play at a theater here in Orem. She was so excited to be chosen. She is such a great actress and it is great to see her get to do what she loves. She also got braces last week. Oh my she does not like them at all. I keep telling her that it will be worth it and she will be glad that she had it done as a child. Logan is busy with school and will be helping the fifth grade put on some shakespearian plays in a couple of weeks. Corbin is in the third grade and having a great time. Ashtyn ever the princess is doing great in kindergarten and loves learning. Bailey is the happy girl and I love having her at home with me (most of the time). There are days when I get tired of saying "No! No! No!". Parker is getting so big so fast. He has such a big personality. If you have ever seen him and food don't get in his way!! I am busy trying to keep up with everyone and this is my life. I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Love
Us!!