Tuesday, May 24, 2011

happy day

This is Mason on Sunday.

On Monday, he had a very exciting visit to the orthodontist.

Can you see the difference?

Thank you, Dr. Fruge, for the beautiful smile!


They gave him a bag of candy tied to balloons to celebrate!

He is a very happy boy. :)



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45 comments:

  1. Little HatchlingsMay 24, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Oh WOW!!! He looks great! What a handsome young man! How long did he have to wear the braces for?

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  2. MimiMay 24, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Love his smile in the last picture. So Happy!

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  3. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful! he looks like one amazing young man!

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  4. JessicaMay 24, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Awww, I remember when my kiddo got her braces off, she was sooo happy! He is a cute kid!

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  5. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    What a great post and smile!

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  6. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous smile!

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  7. FYHMay 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    He looks very handsome and does have a beautiful smile!

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  8. LucyMay 24, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Yay for new smiles! I never had braces but I hear that brace-less teeth are like heaven!!!!

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  9. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    How awesome! I love his smile! He is so handsome!

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  10. CourtneyMay 24, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    YAY! I remember that feeling of getting my braces off. Bet he is super happy. He's a handsome boy with a great smile!

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  11. EileenMay 24, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Congrats!! I still remember the day I got my braces off, my teeth felt so slick and weird. He looks great. What a great smile, both before and after!!

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  12. Mandy@ a sorta fairytaleMay 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    What a great smile!! He looks awesome!

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  13. MeaganMusingMay 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Yay! I remember how awesome it felt to get my braces off. I'm so happy for him, and he has a great smile! Enjoy those teeth! :)

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  14. Susan AndersonMay 24, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Boys are so much fun at that age.

    What a cute guy!

    =)

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  15. Gina KleinworthMay 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    That is certainly a very happy day! I remember when mine came off- it was a bit strange at first but I was so very happy!

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  16. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    What a wonderful smile!! And that candy is the perfect way to celebrate :) Tell him to wear his retainer!! I didn't because I hated it and was sick of braces... and my teeth have shifted a lot!

    Happy day!

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  17. Sara McCartyMay 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Awesome! What a great feeling it must be for him to finally get those off! I remember that feeling all too well! Fabulous smile!

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  18. One PhotoMay 24, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I am sure he is delighted to get those braces off finally!

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  19. Travel With LuluMay 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    How exciting! We will be in that chair in a few years :)

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  20. LauraMay 24, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Oh my goodness, I remember this day like it was yesterday, but it was really ohhh let me count... 10 years since I got my braces off. I was SO EXCITED and afterwards, my teeth felt so BIG and slimy!

    How exciting for him to have a brand new metal-free smile! He'll be showing it off a lot!

    So wonderful that you documented the journey too. It's a milestone!!

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  21. Ashley SiskMay 24, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Oh gosh - I know that felt good. I had way too much metal in my mouth growing up!

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  22. JaymiMay 24, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    aw he looks so happy! I love the bokeh in the background of the first shot!

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  23. - Jessi -May 24, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Yay! He has a great welcoming smile. Funny they gave him candy haha. Gotta keep the dentist in business ;)

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  24. BuckeroomamaMay 24, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Just look at that beautiful smile! With the braces off, he looks even more handsome. :)

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  25. DuckyMay 24, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    He does look fantastic and super happy! I love even more the look on the face of the assistant while she 'patiently' waited for you to capture the moment with your camera. Made me giggle.

    No doubt there will be many such background expressions captured as I chronicle my daughter's milestones with camera. We rarely go anywhere without it!

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  26. Nancy CMay 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Congratulations! Beautiful smile. :)

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  27. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    yeah - you're such a good momma with the candy prize!! I can still remember my first meal sans braces mmmm!

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  28. TiffanyMay 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Congrats! Our ortho does the candy bag and balloons too...what an awesome day:)

    Tiffany

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  29. faith ann raiderMay 24, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    YAY!!! I remember that day for me. It was SO nice to finally get those braces off. I'm sure he's been counting the days.

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  30. Heart n SoulMay 25, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    beautiful smile .... thats the road I'm headed down in the next few years with my boy :)

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  31. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Yay!! I remember my sister when she had braces.. what a hassle to eat and brush each and every single space in between the braces. But all worth it in the end right? Look at his awesome smile! So.. is it retainer time? ;p

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  32. NatalieMay 25, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Yay for gettings his braces off! And they did their job! And super double yay for candy ;)!

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  33. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    YAY! Goodbye braces. I love his after smile! Sensational! He looks so grown up!

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  34. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    oh goodness he is looking like a young adult! what a cute smile! love they give them candy, that is sweet!

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  35. SusanMay 25, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    OK I'm back! I finally figured out a way to sign.

    YES!!!

    These were just incredible Deb. Mason is the most handsome young man.

    Watch out, you are in trouble.

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  36. KimMay 25, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I bet he is so happy. I had to laugh that you can tell they are orthodontists and not dentists with a giant bag of candy like that. Ha Ha.

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  37. LisaMay 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Deb! I'm a new follower. I found you from a comment you left on my blog. I love your pics and how you celebrated your son getting his braces off. My oldest gets his on tomorrow!

    Lisa (a-lens-with-a-view.blogspot.com)

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  38. thatgirlblogsMay 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    funny how they are suddenly willing to pose for pics when the braces come off! same over here...

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  39. JoannaMay 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! How happy he must be!!! I love that you took pics at the dentist :D

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  40. BrookeMay 25, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    What an exciting day!! Love that new smile!

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  41. carol anneMay 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful!
    My oldest is getting hers on next month -- :D

    http://aissafamily.blogspot.com/

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  42. DorothyMay 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    How wonderful to end up with such a beautiful smile! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!!
    p.s. the girls will be after this handsome boy;-)

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  43. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    What a handsome young man with a gorgeous smile:)

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  44. NicoleMay 26, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    What a great smile!

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  45. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    He looks great! LOVE the bag of candy - too fun! :D

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