Spotlight on Emma's First Prom

Emma was able to go to her first Prom in April! Cousin Amber came up to go with Emma and some gal pals. That's how lots of the kids do it now days, instead of going with a date, a lot choose to go in groups. Amber came up and she and Em were so excited! They got ready a bit, then their friends came for their day date activities. McKenzie Tizzano and Cambree Dearden were the other girls in their group. They did some felting, which some had better success than others at trying - haha, and then made drip acrylic canvas paintings while sipping on Italian sodas. We had dinner next at our house, which was steak, chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, raspberry salad. The girls were all sweet and had fun talking and giggling. Then they went their separate ways and got ready. Emma and Amber helped do each others hair and makeup. Then they put on their dresses. Emmas was a black knee length dress with sheer sleeves and embroidered flowers adorning it. They looked gorgeous! Then the other gals came back over and we went by the old courthouse to take some pictures. These gals aren't just pretty, but they have strong wills, they are intellectuals, mature natures, and spiritual minds. It was so fun photographing them. Then Emma drove them all off to the dance at the Events Center. The theme there was Hollywood. They said it was decorated pretty cute. They didn't play many great songs (the kids the Monday after at the high school also complained about this), so they hit up Maverick and got some drinks. While they were away, we invited Jeff & Janie Sharp over, who are friends with Mark and Mayela. So we all ate dinner together and then we played games. The Sharps used to own a game store and so that's how Mark and Mayela got to know them. Then they came home, changed, and headed to Prom after party. They had pizza and snacks, prize drawings (Air Pods and TVs even, but none of our girls won), and watched Napoleon Dynamite. The Interact Club and Rotary Club sponsored it, and Em said there was a good turnout. While they were there, Mayela and I went over to KeriAnne Swasey's house to play games. We laughed so hard and had a blast! We headed out and I got a message saying Emma forgot her wallet, so I picked it up on our way over. The girls barely beat us home, and everyone was tired but happy. We went to bed around 2 a.m., and were glad we could sleep in the next morning! Sunday, Mark, Mayela and Amber stayed and went to church with us and hung out and then Amy, Kolby and boys came up for dinner. It was a star studded weekend!