Daddy/Daughter Dance - A Masquerade in Paris

Naomi has been looking forward to this dance since she found out it existed last year when her friend, who attended public school, told her about her "date" with her daddy. Naomi wanted to know why she didn't get to go to the dance with HER daddy.  I told her the dance was for little girls who went to Highland Creek Elementary.   I am suspicious that this dance is the reason Naomi decided to attend public school this year.  Needless to say, she has been waiting FOREVER to go to this dance.  We found her perfect dress weeks ago and she has been regularly taking it out of her closet, looking at it and anticipating the night she got to put it on and go to the dance.  After her awesome soccer game, she left the field without even saying goodbye to anyone or pausing for her snack (GASP!!! That never happens) and ran straight to the truck so she would have plenty of time to get all ready for her "date".  

Back at home, we did her hair up in braids and ribbons.  She put on her dress and patiently waited in her room until Daddy was ready.  Earlier in the week she had picked out what she wanted Steve to wear so that the night would be perfect.  Part of her planning involved a dramatic reveal of her beautiful dress and making a grand entrance down the stairs.  Steve gave all the appropriate "Ooooos" and "Ahhhhhs".  After a picture in front of the fireplace (old tradition from the Weenig family) they were off to the dance.  

At the school, they handed in their tickets and received a passport and a beautiful masquerade mask for Naomi.  The gym was decorated like Paris and there was a cupcake bar, candy station and a photo booth.  The DJ was playing music that was fun for everyone. At each station, Naomi got her passport stamped.  They had a great time dancing and goofing off.  After the dance, which went from 4-6, Steve took her to Steak N Shake for dinner.  When they got back home, both of them were all smiles.  I'd say the night was a huge success.  In fact, Naomi is already looking forward to the dance next year!!