Ah . . . Prom Night. Did you attend your prom? Do you remember your prom night? I went to both of mine and remember them in great detail, right down to our mom cutting away the netting under my skirt at my date strolled across the back lawn in his white tux and aqua cummerbund.
For lack of a word filled post, I leave you only with a few photos of Veronica and her boyfriend, J, on their way to his senior prom. The first photo makes me smile because she looks so damn happy, and I'm not always convinced that she is since she is, after all, a 17-year-old junior. Look back at yourselves at 17. Now you understand why this one is going some place safe next to my heart. There's not even a hint of the controversy surrounding our family and the "wedding." I'm not letting those issues cloud over her evening, not when she looks so joyful. Love you, sweetie . . . but you already know that.
Have fun at the parades and the Memorial Day celebrations and the three-day weekend. I'm finishing up at least one sleeve on Bobo and then a little grading.
Ava
PS - Which version of the title song is your favorite? The one that The Corrs did featuring Bono . . . the Flyer likes that one. How about Tim McGraw's fine version? It's the Other Sister's favorite. Maybe Blake Lewis last season on AI (it wasn't bad, people). My money is on Ryan Adams - you can't go wrong with the original.
Ryan Adams. Hands down. Since I've got wedding brain, I was just thinking about that song today. It was suppose to be on our chapel play-list, but they couldn't find the sheet music. Nice if someone would have told me before the day of! Love that song.
She looks lovely. SK agrees! I'm sure the he's a nice young man, but he didn't want to discuss it.
Posted by: Lola | May 24, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Stunningly beautiful! That first photo is just so natural, it's perfect.
I'm going with The Corrs.
Posted by: gonzomama | May 25, 2008 at 12:22 PM
You are right, her dress is the same colour as my t-shirt, but what really thrills me is his blue tie. Of the couples that I saw on Friday night there was clearly no communication going on as none of the guys had made any effort to coordinate with their beaus. So kudos to Veronica for being able to communicate with her charming guy!
Posted by: tricia | May 25, 2008 at 01:25 PM
She looks gorgeous! What a pretty dress. I love that her boyfriend is wearing a matching tie, and even figured out how to match the corsage -- very impressive for a 17-year-old!
Posted by: Sarah | May 25, 2008 at 09:02 PM
She looks beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Kirsten | May 26, 2008 at 11:27 AM
She is so pretty! That color looks amazing on her!
And I like the Ryan Adams version too....It's the best...
Posted by: Leigh | May 26, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Thank you so so so SO much for looking! I'm not giving my hopes up if there aren't any. I'm planning on buying a replacement one after I get paid in about 3 weeks. *Crosses fingers* Let's hope though!
Again thank you so much!
Posted by: Leigh | May 26, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Aw. They are adorable.
Posted by: sappmama | May 31, 2008 at 02:27 PM