Melt Down

A few days ago I had an emotional breakdown. Not about school, boys, or my future. I know, shocker. Actually the whole premise of this blog brought about this meltdown. Braces. It's getting to my 6 year anniversary with these babies and although we have grown very close and shared some special time, mostly I just want to rip them off my teeth. I came home this summer with the intent of doing just that. FINALLY no more metal mouth brace face. Alas, as my summer draws to a close I go back to BYU, a senior in college, with my braces very much still intact. So, a few tears were shed, my orthodontist was dissed and my world felt like it was ending (dramatization!)
So, life goes on. with braces. Hopefully the people in the retirement home this fall won't mind being treated by a girl that looks like a 15 year old.

Let's take a look back at my braces and me through the years

Pre-braces (2005)

High school. All metal braces.

Now! Bring on the clear braces

All because two people fell in love

In the year 1974...

Gas was 55 cents a gallon
Richard Nixon was forced to resign as president
The Exorcist came into theaters
and
My parents got married!

37 years, 9 kids, 15 grand kids, and many happy moments later they are celebrating their LOVE! Happy anniversary to the best, most extraordinary, parents ever. 37 years and still going strong. Talk about a great example.

P.S. I had my mom put on her wedding dress last week. she is so cool. Happy day to "the most beautiful woman in the world"(dad's catch phrase)