HSU primate migration

They’re BAAACCCK! My three Homo studentus universitatus (HSU) primates have migrated back to their parental nest for Christmas and once again have infiltrated and taken over my neat and ordered homestead. With non-verbal communication (texting), they have alerted other HSU primates that the winter break meeting ritual has begun at our house. Their social structure seems to have evolved though. There are more female sightings and the males don’t seem so alpha-like. I think they even brush their teeth more!! Their strange sleeping habits have remained the same. They continue to be nocturnal and they seem to prefer sleeping on couches with the TV on rather than in their comfy beds. Maybe it is because they can’t see their beds under all the clothes, books and papers that are strewn about their dens. But truthfully, this is my happiest time. Having my monkeys back home, asking what’s for dinner, and giving me big hugs daily is my greatest joy. I thank God everyday for the good in my life. May God bless your families this new year and let’s remember that many are in need of our prayers. God Bless Us Everyone! ~Deb

Big fans of Santa!

I had heard from patients that Santa had begun showing himself in the malls just after Halloween. In my mind, that's still Halloween and that meant that Santa was an imposter. But, we had to go see for ourselves. As you can see from the photos, it's official! My favorite thing about getting these photos with Santa is to watch the progression my kids have made over the years - from shear, abject horror the first year, to modest apprehension the second year, half cheery smiles in the third, to full board happiness. If they still let me do this annually, I can't wait for the ones with him as teenagers! Should be a framer!

Happy Holidays to everyone! Hold on tight! Here comes 2013!

Empty Nest

It is official...Dr. Deb is an 'empty nester'.

All three of her kids are in college!

 

Here is Alyse, with her list in hand, loading up her cart at WalMart

...and 24 hours later settling into the little corner of her new world!

                                    

 

Nostalgia...

My kids and parents were able to enjoy the beauty of New England's Fall - the mums, the pumpkins, the crisp air!   There's something about the fall that makes you nostalgic, and having family here strengthens that feeling.  It was great having my folks come and visit.  My mom still goes into hyperdrive cooking, like she did when there were us 4 girls growing up, and I never tire of eating her cooking.  My dad goes into handy helper mode - trying to fix things here and there; and we jokingly call him 'Photo Frank' as he is constantly making movies of the kids - much like when I was growing up.  Seeing my kids together with them brings back memories of growing up.  But a big smile creeps on my face seeing how much my kids look like my parents.  It makes me happy to know I'll always have my parents with me in my kids.

Mother and Son bonding time

Dr. Deb and her oldest son, Steve, again participated in the 40th Annual running of the Falmouth Road Race. Steve ran and Deb survived. This is a picture of Steve propping her up after the race!

Top Dentists 2012

Dr. Deb & Dr. Diane have been recognized again this year in the NH Magazine August issue as Top Dentists 2012.  Thousands of dentists were polled and asked who they feel the top specialists are, taking into account overall patient care, years of experience, board certification, continuing education, use of new technologies, and of course the best final result.  The Amherst Orthodontics team would like to congratulate their doctors, Dr. Deb and Dr. Diane. You rock!

Big Apple Circus

 Big Apple Circus came to Boston! This was the first time for the kids, who left with a million dollars worth of concessions in their bellies ($4 M & M's!!!).  They had such a blast, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone with little kids.  It is such a family friendly event, 1 ring, easy on the clowns, and big on the performance arts.  My kids were on the edge of their seats for the whole 2 hours, and even got a photo with "Grandma" the clown on her last tour!