Caitlyn's New and Improved Smile

Today was an exciting day for Caitlyn. She actually woke up before 11! It was 8:30 and my baby was awake. The day she had been eagerly awaiting for two years had finally arrived. With mere hours to go, she was giddy with anticipation. Today was the day her braces were finally taken off.

We left the house at 11:30 to head to south Anchorage for her 12:40 appointment. AS you can see, gentle reader, she was all smiles.
Dr. Julien has seen Caitlyn since she began her phase 1 braces in 2nd grade. She's great! (Hence the nearly 50 mile drive to see her).
After about an hour in the chair, Caitlyn shows off her new smile. She was given a red cup full of foods that she wasn't supposed to eat for the past 2 years. The cup contained: microwave popcorn, Air Heads, Starburts, Skittles, and Bubblicious bubble gum. She managed to stay away from Air Heads and Starbursts, but there were a few Snicker bars and a bit of popcorn that passed through those braces over the past 2 years. Thankfully, I no longer have to worry about breaking brackets. Now we have to worry about breaking retainers!