Sunday, February 15, 2009

Valentines Day & A Dance


Nothing quite warms the cold winter up like Valentines Day....


Bright Cheery Flowers....

& Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears!



Another one of dating age!  Unbelievable!  Miss Camber had a sweet little date to the Sweetheart Dance and Lindsey was a doll to come over and help her get all done up!


Her hair was adorable!  

Bree & Camber ready to go get the boys - notice Camber tippy-toeing her petite self up!



On the menu: Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Pineapple Chutney, Green Garden Salad, Warm Rolls & Clam Chowder, Chicken Cordon Bleu with Garlic Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be later on after the dance.  (Thanks Tamra, for your help with the lovely meal!)

Camber's date, Riley,  sets a fashion trend with a double tie!  Sweet!


The day before the dance, our cute friend Jocie's, adorable mom brought this little purse over for Camber to take with her.  When Lisa was younger she had a penpal from Japan who sent her this hand-beaded purse.  She took it to her dances and her girls have carried on the tradition.  It was the sweetest thing for Camber to take this with her and have a little piece of Jocie there on this night. Thank you, Lisa, for your love and thoughtfulness.



Thank you, Riley, for being such a complete gentleman with our daughter.  
You are a great friend.  
The wrist corsage was gorgeous!!



It was great night.  Memories for everyone to tuck away.
Here's a funny story about the night.  We had a snow storm and the roads were very slick!  Bree's date, Stuart, had gone downtown to pick up the corsage for her.  On his way home he finds out the steep road up to his house is closed off until the sanding trucks can get there.  His Dad gathers up his clothes and runs down the ravene behind our house where Riley picks them up.  Stuart speedily gets ready at Rileys house and all is well. 


BreeAnn's mom made a scruptious dessert 
that they all enjoyed after the dance.
(Thanks for dipping the Strawberry's, Em.  Nice touch.)

Happy Valentines' Day everyone! 

(And could you all just quit growing up so fast? Please? Thank you.)

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

That sounds so fun!

Kris said...

The purse story is so sweet...so Lisa. What a nice way to carry on the tradition. Camber looks darling!

Scott Flinders said...

That sounds like a great date, but I'm especially left drooling over the delicious food.

the firths said...

Sweet ties, Riley. Cami- looking good! Liam finally said "Cami" perfectly yesterday- so Happy V-day from him!
-Brady

Shauna said...

Way to go to the MOM, the dinner looked delicious and of the course the kids were cute/handsome.

Anonymous said...

What a sweet story about the purse. The food sounded so yummy. Camber you looked gorgeous! I love your dress. Sounds like it was a great night!

The Jacklins said...

So I just can't leave you alone for a minute...look at ALL the posts I've missed!! :) Very FUN!! Camber you look darling! What a great life you are living right now! If you can just keep everyone healthy! The purse was very sweet!

quippish endeavor said...

i think emily needs to wear that dress at some point too! (only a few more years now ya know...!)

xo

Lisa said...

Camber is absolutely beautiful. What a perfect way to dance her way into a memorable Valentines evening.

Lindsay said...

Looks like fun!

The Jacklins said...

I would just like to announce that I was the 1000th visitor on your site....do I win a prize??

Neil J said...

What a wonderful first date. Camber you look beautiful and it and I can tell that you were enjoying every minute of it. So fun!
Grandma Flinders