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No more braces for Lindsey

Here's Lindsey in the waiting area at Dr. Bob's office prior to having her braces removed yesterday. She was so excited and was counting down the days to have her bare teeth back. This was a "before shot" and my battery died just after this, so Dr. Bob loaned me his camera, and I'll be going there tomorrow for an appointment of my own, so I'll get the other pictures.
Zach came over yesterday and hung out for a several hours, as he did the day before, playing computer games with Christopher, helping me with a few chores, and hanging out with Lindsey. It's always fun to see him each summer, but sad that they'll be selling their house down the street this summer, as it doesn't really make sense financially to live in Taiwan and own a house in Austin that they're not living in often enough.
Craig and Lindsey had fun at driving school yesterday, logging more driving time with the driver's ed teacher. I get so nervous each time I drop her off. It scares me to death to think that my little girl is driving around in rush hour traffic in Austin because of all the road rage. I worry so much about her safety. She is getting better each time she practices driving.

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Heidi said…
Hurray for no braces! I remember when I got mine off I could not stop smiling or running my tongue across my smooth teeth. They are so worth it though for pretty teeth!!
Mandi said…
Lindsey, I cannot wait to see the pictures without. I had work done on my teeth from the time I was 9 til I was 14. Chris sees my old pictures and calls me snaggle tooth! What we would we do without braces. They are a great invention!
Oh, I can't wait to see her at church tomorrow! Getting braces off is a license to smile away :)
Julie V. said…
I want to see the without braces photo now. She looks so cute. Morgan will be envious, she still has a couple more months with hers.
Conni said…
Whoo-Hooo freedom from braces! Sounds wonderful. I didn't experience them, but I hear getting them off is the best feeling ever. :) Congrats Lindsey!

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