Timeline of a Prom Date

Meili went to prom right after her 16th birthday. (Spring babies rule!) While she was tutoring at the literacy center, these came:

I put the flowers in a vase and waited for her to get home. After she did, I tried to think of innocent-sounding reasons she needed to go into her room. At last, she found them:

A couple weeks later, the dress was made modest and the accessories were acquired. Our personal stylist and beloved aunt Debbie arrived to work her magic. 

Uncle Steve assisted in boutonniere-pinning practice.

The wait began for the date and general silliness ensued. Did I mention that besides Steve and Debbie, we had Katie and her kids all waiting for the poor guy? Best of family fun! Here's Meili in Mamoo's pink mink stole.

Then she tried out Grandma Walter's fox stole. Personally I think both looks rock!

Ana in the pink mink.

Katie sporting the fox. Ooh lah lah.

Words escape me:

The date arrived and Meili showed up her mother by pinning this on him herself. This totally impressed me because as a teen, I always passed off that task to my mom. The nice, handsome boy is David Bates, who held his own against the onslaught of family members.

At David's house:

She had a great date with a nice group of friends. Can't believe she's old enough for all this, but it's awfully fun, especially since Mei was such a great sport about it. Thanks, everyone, for helping make this day so fun and memorable.