$5,000 Later...

[picnik]

Kaci got her BRACES put on today. Just thought I would share. Thanks for looking

[atulsc]

hey nikki , are those colored braces??? never seen these one's before.. are they christmas specials?

[Fred flyfisher]

She has a beautiful smile Nikki. We did that times 5. Two of our girls had them twice. 15K later they have beautiful smiles too... Great shot of one of those things we parents do for our kids.

[picnik]

Originally Posted by atulsc

hey nikki , are those colored braces??? never seen these one's before.. are they christmas specials?

Ha, ha...they are regular braces with colored rubber bands on them. She picked pink and green, but i guess they do look kinda like christmas colors

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

She has a beautiful smile Nikki. We did that times 5. Two of our girls had them twice. 15K later they have beautiful smiles too... Great shot of one of those things we parents do for our kids.

Hi Fred... thanks so much for your nice comments. Man oh man these things sure cost an arm and a leg... but it's well worth it! She'll have a healthy beautiful smile when this is all over

[Tenzin'sMom]

She's adorable! Isn't it fun that kids get to choose colors for their braces these days? Tell her I think she made a really good choice! As always, Nikki, I do love your photos -- the Christmas tree in the background really adds a fun touch.

[pjflan7]

Cute girl!! Both of my older kids have been through thedrill and my third starts this Spring.......They have had the colored bands and all! One with Blue and White for our University colors!

[Vinam]

Very Cute ! when I was growing up Braces were big metal things with rubber bands that broke a few times a day. my older brother Lou got them and he now has dentures , back then it cost my parents 3k what a waste lol .

By the time we got to Charlie and me... my dad changed jobs and we didn;t have the money we once had ( That's life ) but my teeth are strong and my bite is straight so besides being crooked, they work fine.

I love the colors and how she's not shy to show them off ! kinda like Kid Bling heh. Really good capture too ... great detail ... good job Nikki

Vin

[lindyannajones]

Hi Kaci, I think it is so cool of you to flaunt those great braces! Thanks for letting your mom share this photo with 'cause it sure made me smile and I know others are going to feel the same. BTW, you have the prettiest eyes but I'll bet you hear that all the time! Keep smiling your bright smile and thanks again!

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Nikki - oh wow ... she's going to be the belle of the party ... have fun

[picnik]

Originally Posted by Tenzin'sMom

She's adorable! Isn't it fun that kids get to choose colors for their braces these days? Tell her I think she made a really good choice! As always, Nikki, I do love your photos -- the Christmas tree in the background really adds a fun touch.

Hi Helen... I'm so glad you liked it. I know right... the colors make it so much fun. Thanks for looking and for your nice comments

Originally Posted by pjflan7

Cute girl!! Both of my older kids have been through thedrill and my third starts this Spring.......They have had the colored bands and all! One with Blue and White for our University colors!

Hi Patrick... thank you!!! Oh boy... 3 with braces... glad I only have 2 Especially because my son is so much younger... imagine how much they will cost in 8 years? Yikes.

Originally Posted by Vinam

Very Cute ! when I was growing up Braces were big metal things with rubber bands that broke a few times a day. my older brother Lou got them and he now has dentures , back then it cost my parents 3k what a waste lol .

By the time we got to Charlie and me... my dad changed jobs and we didn;t have the money we once had ( That's life ) but my teeth are strong and my bite is straight so besides being crooked, they work fine.

I love the colors and how she's not shy to show them off ! kinda like Kid Bling heh. Really good capture too ... great detail ... good job Nikki

Vin

Hi Vin... thanks for your kind words. Yeah, it is kinda like kid-bling. Thats funny... I'll remember to tell her that. I wish she didn't need these, but she did NEED them. She has 2 impacted teeth because her mouth is so tiny and her teeth are so big and her bite is terrible. We just had the braces put on today, but in about a month she will go in to see a oral surgeon to have the 2 teeth removed. My poor baby is so scared.
Thanks again for looking Vin

Originally Posted by lindyannajones

Hi Kaci, I think it is so cool of you to flaunt those great braces! Thanks for letting your mom share this photo with 'cause it sure made me smile and I know others are going to feel the same. BTW, you have the prettiest eyes but I'll bet you hear that all the time! Keep smiling your bright smile and thanks again!

Kaci Says Hi Lindy... she is so proud of her new metal... not sure why... she is only 11 and none of her friends have braces yet. I guess she is proud to be the first of her girlfriends to get them. Thanks for your nice comments.

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hi Nikki - oh wow ... she's going to be the belle of the party ... have fun

Hi Hayward... thanks so much... I hope she can still sing tomorrow! Or else the Karaoke party will be a bust! Nah, she'll be fine. Just gotta put the wax on it so her lips don't get all raw.