FairieMoon

Senior Prom

This weekend Judy went to her senior prom. She was beautiful and dignified and, yes, a bit silly. 

Just as we were about to start taking pictures, the dog got out and the girls became distracted. In the confusion, we forgot to grab the boutonnierre (which had been handmade by Judy and myself in the wee hours of the morning).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sass...

 

 

 

While we were taking the above pictures, Punch sidled up and proclaimed that he needed a moment with his lady. It was a little weird, especially considering that they fight all the time, but I think, deep down, they actually love each other.

(Punch has been running track all spring and is quite tan...as you can see).

Boy, do I love this girl! I am going to miss her so much next year?

Are you all wondering what college she chose? Perhaps I will leave that reveal for the next post...coming soon.

 

Note: Parental figures, you may direct any questions you might have concerning any hitherto unseen personal fashion statements to the writer of this blog, remembering please that the person in question is now 18 and no longer requires parental permission for aforementioned personal enhancement. Love you! 

Updates on Judy...

It has been awhile since I last wrote.

In that time, I've attended many basketball games, including the last of Judy's high school career, Mr. MacGyver had neck/spine surgery to remove disks and fuse vertebrae in his neck, which led to many trips to and from the school for me dropping off and picking up kids, and long waits while Punch attended track practice. We've heard back from all of our colleges and are now awaiting information on financial aid. Judy won an athlete-scholar award for her league and another award for a photo she submitted to a juried art exhibit. During this time, Judy also traveled to Northern Ireland and back with a group from her school.

It seems like quite a lot for such a short period of time.

In an effort to get you up to speed, I have selected some key photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of the 12 colleges to which Judy applied, she was accepted at 9:

       Providence College

       University of Hartford

       University of Rhode Island

       Wells College

       Wheaton College (Boston)

       Arcadia University

       Quinnipiac University

       Mills College

       Mount Holyoke College

Right now, the top picks are Mills, Mount Holyoke, Quinnipiac and Wheaton, but she is still undecided. We are very proud of her achievements.

Hopefully, we'll have a more definitive update on that soon.

Throwback Thursday....

Here is a picture of me in one of my bridesmaid dresses and my bridal hat...

It was taken circa 2001-2002 outside of our house in Pacifica.

Not the most flattering but the shadows are nice.

Elepeent...

For one reason or another, I have not had many gifts from my children that they picked out. I think because I don't want them to spend their money on me. They just don't have that much of it. But this year Judy found this little elephant online and purchased it with her own money. (We call them peents...long e). It is perfect! I love elephants and I know it did not cost a ton, but it was picked out from the very best place in her heart and I will treasure it always!

She also gave me a scarf that I've worn three times this week already.