This is one of those things that I started thinking about when I found out I was expecting a girl.
A few weeks ago, I was in the kitchen, and Dustin was in the living room going through the 10 pounds of papers that had accompanied Eliza's backpack home that day. All of a sudden, he let out a squeal to rival any teenage girl. A paper had come home informing us of the upcoming Daddy Daughter dance. Awww...
We all anxiously waited for the day to come and finally it arrived! I meant to actually make Eliza a new dress, but alas, this will just be one more thing that I chock up to "I didn't have to do that" list. (Everyone should start one of those lists, and add to it frequently.)
They had a great night, she got to wear makeup, he got her a corsage and ice cream. Well done, Daddy.
Here's a little home video, you can just see how excited she is!
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Oh, how sweet is that?!?!? Precious memories!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | February 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Very sweet, that's a memory they will cherish forever. Thank you for sharing... brings back memories. :^)
Posted by: Patty | February 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Very sweet, what a cutie!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 10, 2010 at 12:22 PM
How SWEET is that!!
Posted by: Janel | February 10, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Oh you just made my day! How sweet!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 10, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Way too cute! Something you will all remember for a long time to come!
Posted by: Jackie | February 10, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Your video made me tear up. Very sweet.
Posted by: Zina Harrington | February 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM
How beautiful. I got all weepy-eyed when I watched it.
Posted by: Sarah | February 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM
What a sweet time. I remember getting India and Don ready for their first Daddy Daughter dance. I did not make her a new dress either, as we had found one to match one of Daddy's ties exactly. She had lots of ringlets in her hair and sparkles on her eyelids and lips. Daddy cried when they danced slow, as they both told me. Daddy said it was foreshadowing her wedding someday. Oh my. I wonder what will come first, Ahnalin's first daddy daughter dance, or India's brides father dance? Only God knows that one.
Posted by: Sivje Parish | February 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Sweet! My daughter's father/daughter dance is this weekend.
Posted by: Candy @ SoBella Creations | February 10, 2010 at 12:51 PM
how sweet... reminded me of my daddy daughter dinner as a child.
Posted by: lois grebowski | February 10, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Sandi! Thank is so darn adorable. I have two irls and love seeing how excited they get about special times with their dad. I am in charge of organizing our first annual father daughter dance at the girls school (Paris theme for 300!) and hearing things like this makes me realize all the work is worth it! I 'm going to start one of those lists! Best idea ever. my girls won't be wearing handmade dresses either (mostly because they didn't want to :( Although it was sort of a relief!) You're looking great! hope all is well!
Simone
Posted by: Simone Howell | February 10, 2010 at 01:24 PM
Ohhhh.....I had a Daddy Daughter bowling tournament as a kid, but nothign so girly as a dance! This makes me miss my Daddy. Too precious!
Posted by: Doris | February 10, 2010 at 01:26 PM
So sweet!
Posted by: pam | February 10, 2010 at 01:26 PM
How wonderful! My 3 year old daughter will be experiencing her first Valentine's Party tomorrow. For some reason I was so tickled and rushed out to get the cards and stickers. And very quickly volunteered to help out.
Motherhood is such a beautiful thing:)
erika
Posted by: nico designs | February 10, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Such a cute picture!!! I LOVE it!! Eliza is so tall & beautiful! cute, cute memories... :)
Posted by: Carrie Ward | February 10, 2010 at 02:17 PM
so sweet... one of the joys of having a daughter!! Any updates on when your new patterns will be available and your book will be out?
Posted by: gina f. | February 10, 2010 at 02:18 PM
Oh goodness! They still do those?!
I remember my daddy daughter dance quite fondly...
Posted by: Cassandra | February 10, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Jana | February 10, 2010 at 02:43 PM
Precious moments...hold them close to your heart. XXX
Posted by: annie | February 10, 2010 at 02:53 PM
How fun. Mine is not in school yet. Her dad does take her on dates often though. It is fun, and she eats it up.
Posted by: Melissa Harvey | February 10, 2010 at 05:34 PM
wish our school did that! What a treat, for both of them!!
Posted by: heather | February 10, 2010 at 07:10 PM
thank you for sharing that video! what a cute family you have!
Posted by: Chelsea | February 10, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Awh, how sweet!! My husband is excited for things like that with our girls! (Leila's only 3, Gianna is due March 1!)
Posted by: Heather Giustino | February 10, 2010 at 09:07 PM
Oh my, my heart melted watching that. Your little girl is so sweet, and I loved how she kept hugging her daddy. And thank you for the reminder to make the "I didn't have to do that list." I really need to get started on one of those for myself.
Posted by: Heather | February 10, 2010 at 11:24 PM