Monday, October 26, 2009

Homecoming 2009

Homecoming just doesn't happen. It takes a lot of preparation and support to pull it off. We learned this first hand as we sent our oldest daughter to her first one on Saturday night.

First, you start with an invitation from a good boy that your parents like.
Then you get the dress. Not just any dress, mind you. One that Mom, Dad, and daughter can agree on. And, in this case, one that your mother can sew!
You add in party hair...
... and party shoes...
... happy parents help...
Then you bring in the date.

Get a group of friends together and meet at a beautiful place to take pre-dance pictures, parents and all.
And don't forget the flowers...
And there you go. The makings of a memorable Homecoming night!
Payton and Dion
Laura and Jake
Todd and Cheyanne

The guys (yes, that's a crown- Dion was Homecoming King.)
The girls. (It was very cold, but they were troopers!)
They were very gracious in posing and letting the parents get lots and lots of pictures.

Like this one... tell it like it is!

We made sure there was time for family love, too.

Dion and his mom, Suzy.
Riley, Payton, and Cheyanne.

Payton and Maisyn
Payton and Porter (apparently doesn't like on-camera kissing)
Payton and Mom
Dad and daughter- love it!
His baby girl is growing up!
They all went to the Mongolian Grill for dinner before the dance. Then the Milburn's made a yummy dessert for everyone afterwards at their house. A good report all around. Lots of friends and fun to remember! There's nothing like being 16!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Can't forget memory lane!

I have been officially reprimanded.

Maisyn: You know my birthday blog?
Me: Yes.
Maisyn: Well, there aren't any baby pictures of me.
Me: Oh.
Maisyn: Why aren't there any baby pictures of me on my birthday blog?
Me: Would you like me to add some?
Maisyn: Yes.


So there. This is phase II, I guess, of my sweet Maisyn's birthday tribute blog. Now, I had to inform her that our printer is busted (so no scanning) and we didn't get a digital camera until 2005 so I can't go back to the beginning. I'll have to have phase III later when the scanner is fixed, but for now- here is a little "Maisyn Memory Mix" for your viewing pleasure (and hers!)


Banks Lake 6/09


Makeovers with the sista's 09

Missoula Children's Theater 7/09

Basketball team 3/09

Her favorite ride at Disney 12/08

Christmas Eve in Orlando 12/08

My little Panther Halloween 08

Happy Birthday and Baptism 10/08



Summer fun 08


Daddy/Daughter campout 7/08

Maisyn and Janay 1/08

Snow day! 1/08


After bath 12/07


Birthday at the pumpkin patch 10/07

All the siblings 6/07


Kindergarten field trip to the zoo 5/07

With new baby bro 2/07


Haircut 12/06


Halloween 10/06

Trip to Canada 10/06


First day of school 9/06

With her BFF 6/06

In the pool summer 06

Payton's 6th grade field trip 5/06


After the VFE carnival 4/06

Maisyn turns 5! 10/05


Maisyn's first build-a-bear 10/05


First day of Pre-K 9/05


With Aunty Terri and cousin, Abby 9/05


Point Defiance Zoo 4/05

First Seattle Storm game 3/05


Sister's basketball practice 2/05
We Love You, Maisyn!