Is there anything wrong with living a little vicariously through your children? Oh my, did I have so much fun! Warning: a whole lot of photos in this post. Cherie and I have been friends for going on 15 years. Lelu and Chandler spent a lot of time together growing up. Now that Lelu can date, she really wanted to go to homecoming. I didn’t realize how much I wanted her to go too! So here’s how it all went down;
On a Monday night at about 10:15 there was a very loud knock on the door and this was left on the doorstep. The next morning I got a text from Cherie with the super disclaimer that Chandler came up with asking her on his own and obviously made the poster on his own – she would have made Lelu sugar cookies (her absolute favorite). I think It is way more fun this way – sorry Lelu no sugar cookies – but I love that neither of us moms orchestrated their date.
- Here’s her answer filled with marshmallows (she liked that better than rice)
Inside the marshmallows were these little power rangers because all Lelu remembers playing at Chandler’s house was power rangers – she was always pink. And we thought Bridger and Kenzie would like them too. Dropping this off was hilarious because we took the twins and Madison to answer and Chandler was in the garage working on his jeep and Cherie was in the driveway talking to her parents in their car and my kids thought they could somehow still pull it off in stealth – needless to say..they were totally caught and I had a very good laugh!
I did her hair….I still got it…yes? We had to show off the very cute back of the amazing dress – that I would totally wear if it fit me.
My friend, Ann, who is very talented at make-up came over and transformed minimal make-up Lelu into something quite spectacular without making her look like she had on too much.
- All ready to go, proud dad!
Ari was a little bit envious of all the attention – but I assure you when her day comes – I will be just as excited!
TT didn’t think it was that big of a deal and wanted to know why he had to pose for a photo
Um she didn’t know how to pin it on, I made an attempt and poked him with the pin and then Madison’s mom made it work.
Lelu and Chan Man all grown up and ready to hit the town – Okay so honesty moment, Cherie and I did orchestrate the outfits and went shopping together and picked out Chandler’s outfit too. One of the perks -that I don’t think will happen again
The group: Lelu and Chan, Tanner & Maddie and Tanner & Maddie – Honestly that’s their names! The night was a huge success. They are all friends so it was totally comfortable, had a great dinner, the dance was super fun and then they went swimming in a pool that was heated to ninety degrees and then Cherie made them all delicious hot chocolate. First date – TOTAL SUCCESS!!
My house was the last stop so all of the parents showed up here to take photos. I think I had as much fun as Lelu did.
What a fairy tale come true! How fun!! Lelu looks gorgeous! Dad and Mom have a right to be proud. I have often thought of the blessing of being able to live so many lives vicariously. I’ve been able to experience many fun times, and it continues with the grand children.
Yep, I live vicariously through mine, too. I love the dances, especially. Lelu looks absolutely gorgeous! Ya did good!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! She looks stunning! So fun!
Wow! Gorgeous Lelu. So nice to see pix of your wonderful family. Love you. xoxo