me and my guy under the sea

this weekend madelyn had two father/daughter dance invitations - one at school and one at church. she decided to try the school one instead this year because they haven't really lasted very long at the church one in past years. (the hope was that knowing more of the girls would make it more fun for her to stay.)

it sounds like they had a great time. largely because there was a chocolate fountain. madelyn really liked the chocolate fountain.

daddy told me that her classmates pulled her out on the dance floor several times and that he and madelyn danced a little too.

all the girls (madelyn is just in the frame on the right front)

he still wasn't too crazy about the music played (this was a problem even at the church dances). they might just go on their own date next year. at least we got some cute pictures! love.

125th anniversary gala

the hospital had their 125th anniversary this year and to celebrate they hosted a huge gala on the property. the theme was "a magical night seen through the eyes of a child." i think that this was the most fun we have had at a formal event! that is, once we got there!

it was raining and the umbrella escorts from the valet line had the cars waiting for an hour or more! matt wasn't having that and we went around the hospital another way to get in a shorter line. but it was worth the wait. everything was beautiful, the food was excellent, the entertainment completely inspiring and the company hysterical.

we were lucky to be guests of one of matt's doctors who purchased a whole table (we are talking $500 for matt and i to attend on our own!).

the chandeliers were lit slinkies.

during dinner we were entertained by a patient dance troupe and a piano prodigy. once the meal ended, the dance floor was hopping! seriously, it was packed and enthusiastic! our table was throwing cloth napkins at each other. it was almost the only way to get someone's attention because it was so loud in there.

once we were partied out, we got in the line, very long line, to reclaim our car. but they were prepared for this line - they had an impressive balloon artist to keep us entertained and lots of parting gifts (cookies, krispy cremes, etc.). we waited around 45 minutes and the line doubled in the time we waited.

i am so thankful to have been invited to the celebration. love.

daddy and daughter dance

the wednesday night program madelyn is in at church put on their annual daddy and daughter dance tonight. i think madelyn and daddy like the idea of the dance better than the actual event (they left after dinner and three songs). of course daddy was racing and running late after work, but we made them take a few pictures before they dashed out of the door. you can see just how delighted she is to be dressed up. love.