Drew is getting braces....

We are half way through the process of getting braces for Drew. We have gone for several appointments and this Friday he will have a appliance permanently installed in the roof of his mouth and the braces will follow in the coming months. The orthodontists is great and yes it is sterile and so clean, I have to admit cleaner than my dentist in NC. I am floored by the cost it is so reasonable and the xray we had taken last week was 400 peso's approximately 14 dollars.
He was so excited and wanted braces until he got his spacers yesterday so we will see what happens.
Mariah is going to be testing for her yellow belt in karate soon this is if her behavior is good she seems to get great joy out of harassing her teacher and loves being the class clown. Like normal never a dull day with this girl.
I am not getting to watch DWTS so this is a bummer but I do catch the highlights on the Internet and seem to get my fix.
The weather is nice and warm and we are starting to use the ac in the evening when we go to sleep.
I am off to Vegas for FADS National Dance Competition on Sunday so I have lots of planning and organizing to accomplish.
I hope to blog before I leave.
Chow
Missy and gang

APRIL ALREADY!!!!!!

Hello and how are you? It seems as if I manage to post once a month.....Whats happening....We spent spring break in North Carolina and the kids enjoyed seeing friends and remembering what the cold weather felt like. We are back in the island routine and school seems to be going very well for both Drew and Mariah. Doug is away in the states now and plans to be away for the month of April, we miss him but know that things back home need to be accomplished.
I have spent many sleepless nights and spoken to many of you about what to do next year as with regards to living in the US or DR and the final verdict has been decided.....
****WE WILL ATTEND ANOTHER YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOSUA******
I found it so hard to decide, I know all parents want to do the right thing but I truly felt so much pressure. I feel a great relief and will now focus on moving to a different house and a Dominican business.
We are happy to have a great guy, Jaquinn doing our garden, fixing all that is broken, watching over the dog and driving us all the places we want and need to go...what a great addition. Drew is so excited because Jaquinn is a great basketball player and he is coaching in the league Drew plays for.
Keep in touch.
Hugs,
Missy and gang