Daddy and His Beautiful Daughters Dance

I will never forget how much of a treasure this night is for me.   I often look at these first AHG dances when you girls were so small, then quickly turn away and run from the Echo to grab some tissue.   I think we were the only ones up there when they were playing "Million Dreams", but I know that song is ours, and even if I can't lift you guys spinning in the air, in our minds dancing along the rooftops, I see in your smiles the memories as well.   

Anabelle was my date this year for the American Heritage Girl daddy daughter dance, so Ruby joined up with Granddaddy.   There was an "Under the Sea" theme, but no crazy outfit was selected for me, so for the first time in all of these dances, I believe, I just wore a normal suit and tie.   It is the same suit I have had forever, but for some reason it was not buttoning in front very easy, and felt way too tight.   

Magan, of course, was the amazing coordinator for this event, and planned what might have been the best dance ever.   The whole middle section of the floor was wide open for dancing and the lead out.   Decorations were fun, and the kids liked painting sea shells as the activity.   Besides "Million Dreams", the dads were up for dances like the "Chicken Dance" and "Cupid Shuffle".   During the off times, the dance floor was full of the little girls dancing in circles.   The couple that always teaches us a new dance were able to join us again, and taught us what they called a line or circle dance.   Neither me and Belle or Granddad and Ruby really picked it up, but both of us were laughing trying to get it somewhat correct.   

We got some fun pictures of Sam Dabbs dressed as Mr. Crab, Ms Robbie dressed as a jelly fish, and the little girl that everyone calls "Chicken Nugget" (even her mom).   Magan had some added drama with one of the mommas which is usual.   And then we had the fun lead out section.   I think Belle suggested we do the swimmer dance that Magan captured.   And finally, as does all these fun times, our night came to an end.   The girls both looked so beautiful on this night.   

 

Davis is One Year Away from 20!

Davis was not with us on his actual birthday (either 2/17 or 2/19 depending on which side of the bed I wake up), but Mom was able to go down to Tuscaloosa on that day to bring him some gifts and take him out to dinner.   His choice was Olive Garden, and I heard he tried the Tour of Italy, but his main reason was to just get some salad.   Apparently, the all you can eat swipes on campus have not come with alot of salad.      And Magan even got him dessert.   When the server (just another student at Bama trying to get by) asked if Davis wanted him to sing, Davis just laughed and said "No man".    

The following weekend, after a series of difficult tests where Davis is struggling to maintain his 98 averages, he was able to come home and visit.   Even then, with a small group and show choir, there was little time to celebrate him.   But we found some time before a dinner party to give him some gifts and an ice cream cake.   Davis opened a gift which he thought was some cheap headphones (dear me, I am so old writing thing, I don't know what the normal name for these little things all wear in their ears are called), but instead it was apple airpods (I think that is the apple name).   He looked at his mom in complete surprise and thankfulness, then turned to me, and I quickly said "No, not me, that was all your mom, assuming they are more expensive, I am glad mom didn't even ask me".    

Happy Birthday Davis!   I love watching you get older, having to do some adulting here and there, but also knowing I can stop at Target and you have no issues shopping in toys with me, even tho I know you will stay at the Hot Wheels the whole time.   A big kid with a loving heart.   Hard worker with a mind that seems to understand all subjects.   A big smile and personality that makes the room brighter (I remember days when that was not always the case, and you had to hear the "negativity" dad speech probably way too much).   Remember that even if random church ladies write you about finding a girl and setting down (haha), your Mom and I think you are doing just fine.