Senior Prom

 Joel had left to meet his friends before Ken called yesterday about his Dad.  I did then see him at the photo shoot, but Ken and I decided not to tell him about Grandpa so that he could enjoy his special day.  He came home this morning after "Post Prom" at 5:30 am.  (You had to stay that long to be in the drawing for the prizes, including car!  I think the goal is to prevent drinking and rule breaking after prom....strange, but whatever - an exceptional chance to win a car and spend the night having fun with friends.  One of Joel's Cross Country buddies won a bike!)  Joel said post-prom was better than prom.

as an explanation.....Karsten (on the right is dating Bailey, next to him), the other girl is Bailey's best friend who is dating neither Joel nor Will.  They are all just good friends.  Bailey and Miranda did come to Joel's Spring Show and brought him flowers.  So they are very thoughtful girls.  Crazy story - I knew Bailey's mom from my Mother's group "Faith and Friendship" about 10 years ago.  I didn't put that together until Prom night.

Will's parent's on the left and Karsten's folks on the right.  We have been through many baseball games (Will only) and cross country (both) meets together!

 Because it was fun....we had the boys jump off a small ledge to get an action photo!

Will (friend since kindergarten), Karsten (friend since 5th grade) and Joel

Here is Anna, literally boxed into the car by food.  She was my partner tonight, taking photos and gathering food for post prom!