Braces!

Calista has got braces!

She and I went to the orthodontist before school started.

Calista was kind of scared but mostly really excited. So many of her friends at school and church either have braces right now are just got them off, so it's not exactly a huge deal, socially.

I think it was harder than she expected, though. The first few days  after they were put on, she said it hurt so much she thought she would die (dramatic much???) but it's gotten a lot better and she can actually eat bread again!

For posterity, here is the before...

And right after. We'll see how they look in 1.5-2 years!