Homecoming 2010

You don't realize how grown up your children are until they get dressed for a formal event.  They truly look like an adult in their grown up digs.  These more mature events call upon everything you have taught them in social etiquette and manners.  They dress up and step out the door leaving you in the background taking silent credit in their expected behavior.  This is based on what you have drilled into their little minds over the years - Say thank you, stand up straight, eye contact, chew with your mouth closed, and much more.  Lindsey was a picture of class and maturity on her homecoming dance night.  She wore a 1950's style dress that was flirty and fun.  She found her dress on-line while looking for a dress for different event.  I thought the most appealing about the dress was that I didn't spend hours in the mall to find the perfect dress.  Click! Click! Click!  Wa La!  We have a dress!

Her dad and I were at a little antique shop and we saw the most perfect necklace for her to wear with her dress. Her dad gave it to her for her birthday.  She loves old things and she was happy that we found such a perfect piece for her special night. 

Lindsey was escorted to the dance by a young man (notice I didn't say boy?) from her French class.  He was handsome (as much as you can be at 16) and well-mannered, but not someone she desires to date....at least that is what she is telling me.  ;-)

She and her date went to dinner and the dance with another couple.  The guy in the other couple was her date for last year's dance.  I had forgotten how small the circle of dating options are in high school. 

I did not talk to her about a curfew as I knew where she was and who she was with.  And it was a special night.  I just asked her to call when she left the dance and then when she got to the after party. She came home about 1:30am with endless chatter to tell me how much of a good time she had.  Another great memory for a great young lady.  More to come!

My baby is growing up.

The Sweet 16 party was wonderful.  Lindsey and Mckenna were delivered in a white horse drawn carriage.  Upon their arrival the party guest sang happy birthday and the dads helped them down from the carriage to begin the festivities.  The guest were in costume and mask.  Lamont, the DJ, kept the place hopping with great music.  They danced, ate, acted like teenagers and had a great time.  You could see that Lindsey and Mckenna were having a wonderful time.  They were so beautiful.  It was like looking at women and not young girls.  The girl's dad were getting a little nervous when they spotted the boys circling them and showing them a lot of attention.  One of them asked Lindsey to the next dance - homecoming. I don't think Mckenna wants to go to that dance. 

When Lindsey's head finally hit the pillow, she said she had a wonderful time and captured great memories of her Sweet 16 celebration.  She was one happy young lady when she fell asleep.  That's what it's all about. :-)