the "Ball"

Chad's Grandma celebrated her 95ht birthday this past weekend - and, true to form, did it in style. It was a big dinner/dance thing with more than 140 guests. Family came in from all over and we all had a great time.

Because of all the excitement and the promise of a live band, Sara was convinced she was attending a "ball" (she reads a little too much Cinderella). And, she had to go all out for a "ball" which included donning Grandma Doris's sparkling red earrings (clip-ons).

 She was so excited at the ball and couldn't wait to dance. She was up helping Nana Jan with the set up and announcements as well. Right before the slideshow, Sara went on stage to "help" Nana Jan. She saw Chad across the room on the sound stage and yelled "Daddy, you're over there and look I'm up here" :)

As soon as the band started, she asked me to dance and then went right down the list of all her relatives. I don't think she left the dance floor the entire night. A few of the songs inspired her to do a solo dance and wouldn't Chad join her but eventually she gave in.

Georgia also stole a few dances with Daddy but she mostly hung out with cousin Libby and socialized with the ladies.

The funniest part of the entire night was when during the middle of the dance portion, we saw Sara take off for the back of the hall. A little boy around 7 or 8 years old was sitting on the sound stage. She walks right up to him and sits down.

We then see her scoot a little closer. Finally, she works up the courage to start chatting him up.

The next thing we see is the two of them dancing! She had talked an older boy into coming out on the dance floor with her.

 After the dance, she moved on. This girl is going to be T-R-O-U-B-L-E!! Chad was not amused and insisted that I break it up by going over there and telling her she needed to go potty, lol. I didn't and I think she had a great time.