We asked Dr. Larrabee to finish these 20 sentences and here is what he had to say about his family, life and a smile.
Name: Dr. Benjamin Larrabee
Age: 37
Title: Orthodontist, Owner of Advanced Orthodontics
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 3… Luke 5, Will 3, and Farrah 1
Live: North Scottsdale
I was born…
in a small town no one has ever heard of in Upper Peninsula of Michigan
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the weather
I’m listening to…
flipping between Jason Aldean and Ne-Yo (depends on time of day)
My family…
means the world to me,inspires me, and grounds me
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my wife, we received an IPic gift last year for Christmas and still haven’t used it!
One thing I cannot live without…
my kids, Feel so horrible for families of Newtown tragedy
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
an orthodontist – seriously, 7th grade – bit high strung
I’m inspired by…
as mentioned earlier, my family and others that try to make a difference
The one person who motivates me is…
the person who goes on less sleep than me
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
stop all the rage/violence/abuse in society
The perfect day would be…
my every Thursday..6am to 1pm with my amazing team and patients at Advanced Orthodontics and then last 1/2 day spending with my family.
My first job was…
summer job mowing lawns in Michigan and bagging groceries at Elmer’s County Market
My favorite escape…
my iPhone
My life…
is blessed…And is a testament to others that if u are driven like no other to achieve something you can do it.
I’m currently working on…
preparing to make 2013 even better than a great 2012 for our patients, families, our team and my family.
Always…
be a giver and always live each day like its your last
Never…
be a taker, never neglect your Smile
Favorite Quote…
two of them… “REMARKABILITY – do what u do so well that People can’t resist telling others about you” and “if you are not getting better, you are getting worse- there is no maintaining.”
Biggest Dream…
for the Suns to need me at point guard after a full day at Advanced Orthodontics
My Pet Peeve(s)…
the word “like” and texting and driving