FORMAL

On New Year's Eve, THS host  the FORMAL dance. Girls ask guys to the big event.... everyone dresses up, limo rides, dinners, breakfast. It is a night that just continues with FUN!

This year both of our older girls attended FORMAL. We They began our search for the perfect dress around October/November. They selected guys to ask out for the night. They made plans with friends for the night. 

Mary Katherine & Bud Goss







Sarah & Conner Chase

This also happened to fall into the time that our team the MSU Bulldogs were playing in the Gator Bowl. (the first bowl game in 6 years). Philip and I agreed that post  expenses for the dance we may have come out cheaper for 6 Gator Bowl tix and hotel expenses.

Mary Katherine & Bud joined friends at the McPherson's for dinner and pictures. They rode in a limo to the dance then their group divided for separate after parties. MK, Bud and friends gathered for breakfast and games at Ashlee's house.  MK and the girls ended up staying up until 7:30 in the morning. They had a great night!

Soccer Buddies!

Best Girl Friends

MK & Hannah

The Guys

Buddies since Kindergarden

The ride

Somehow, Philip and I got to host 7 of Sarah's friends and thier dates for a pre-party and breakfast. We really were honored to host Sarah and her friends. We must admit that we learned a lot that night. First of all, make sure you and the limo driver are on the same page. Secondly, make sure that the guys let the girls have a place to sit. Thirdly, know how to properly apply your body glitter and dress tape. Fourth, girls must spend an hour after the guys leave reliving the night so maybe they should spend the night here so you could go to sleep. Fifth, invite kids with GREAT PARENTS (like we did) so when learning the other 4 things they can make the learning more fun!

The lovely ladies

The crew

Notice the hand-made white chocolate garnish atop the cupcakes

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Dad's trying to get a new limo plan!



Post Party Stories



Plan B on the Limo Ride

 The night ended up being fun for both girls. It was so much fun that it took a whole day to recover!  I'm sure we will join in next year unless of course the Dogs are Bowling again...Dad says never again will he miss that!