Category: James

Alex is here!!

Alexader Rodriguez-Vargas, LaReita's 1st cousin, once removed. So that makes him a 2nd cousin to J.A.B.S.J.. He is like an older brother to them. We love Alex!
Alexader Rodriguez-Vargas, our 2nd cousin, like an older brother to the Berky Boys

alex has come and it has been so exciting!!
We have been telling him all the past shtuff that we can remember.  He also went with us to the Oquirrh (“Oker”) temple dedication.

~James

James’ Visit to the Dentist

James went to a new dentist here in town.  The dentist has some new procuedures that I’m much more in favor of than

Rubber Dam surrounding James tooth. The video goggles really helped to distract him.
Rubber Dam surrounding James tooth. The video goggles really helped to distract him.

traditional dentistry.  Removing  mercury-based amalgams is first and foremost, and then restoring the tooth to its normal state.  (Using a porcelain-fiber composite filling.)  James wasn’t quite sure about having the rubber/plastic dam surrounding the tooth. (Purpose of the rubber dam is while removing the amalgam with a drill, the mercury stays contained and is not splashing everywhere to be reabsorbed.  Also , the porcelain-fiber composite filling requires the tooth to stay dry for a few minutes)  Also, the use of Ozone to kill the remaining bacteria didn’t quite go over well with James.  He accidentally inhaled it which caused a 20 minute coughing attack.    For 3 cavities it took 2 1/2 hours!

Trampoline fun at piano/violin lessons

Trying to 'crack the egg'. Samuel doesn't like this game.
Trying to 'crack the egg'. Samuel doesn't like this game.

During piano and violin lessons, the kids take turns going on the trampoline.  There have been a few accidents.  And for sanity’s sake, I should probably stop letting them do this while we come for lessons.  But it has been a great bribe at the beginning.

While Savvy and Ryan have been visiting us, they also have come to lessons so they can also play on the tramp.  Oh, and Ruxpin too, so he can see his half-brother, Sachmo. (Meika’s dog.)