I don’t think it’s very safe to run with your mouth agape like that. I tried it in 2nd grade and busted my permanent front teeth on the blacktop. Traumatizing. But you know Des, always living dangerously.

There is a quick little process post about the creation of this page over on my tumblr.

Speaking of busted teeth, have you read Raina Telgemeier’s book Smile? Our family just adores Raina. I bought it for my little girl, but everyone in the house has read it and loves it. If I could I would give this book to every tween I meet! As of this posting it is only $6.24 on Amazon. Here’s a trailer for Smile (yay video!):