I Survived My Daughter's First Prom!

Purple print in the front, the VolleyGirl.

VolleyGirl and her best friend before they leave.

One of my favorite pics..........."what's taking so long with the flower?" Wasn't me pinning it on.....

VolleyGirl and her date, another favorite. Prefer the unposed shots.

It has come and gone now but we are left with some beautiful photos. I did not get in bed until 3 a.m. after the breakfast and clean up but it was all worth it, the kids had a great time and all were safe. Whew....what next?

Prom Frock Procured!

Forgive my absence, still hope to catch up with everyone, lots of action going on at the hacienda lately! This is one task to check off of my "to do" list.......5 trips, 9 stores, one prom dress! This is THE dress above.....that is not my daughter, though a lovely girl, my daughter is a "Taylor Swift" haired blonde! Now, to get shoes and earrings.........the prom is April 10th and my friend and I are hosting a prom breakfast at my friend's house. Busy week this week, more later on my Easter recipe, my art exhibit, our last weekend outing........

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

A very quick sketch to commemorate today!

F.Y.I. No dress success yesterday.......only one did she find that she liked but it was over the budget. Three trips, seven stores locally, next, we will venture out of town, time is ticking away. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Signs of Spring Break

You know it is Spring Break and the kiddies are out of school when the grocery bill at least doubles. The dirty laundry multiplies, as if it were mating overnight. This year's break is sprinkled with something new....prom dress shopping! Did that last Saturday and just a bit the Saturday before. I have already completed my preparations for supper, chopping, etc. so off we go again! The challenge: sifting through dresses that either cost too much and or were made for a stripper to zero in on a one that is certain color, certain neckline, certain material, certain backline........certain challenge! She doesn't want blue, black, red, white, plunging neckline, bare backed, netting which makes any "poofiness" to skirt, "does my stomach look big?" Wow, hon, looks like you swallowed a grape - maybe...........where's my magic wand? Wish I could twitch my nose like Samantha on "Bewitched"!