AB goes to Prom

As you may or may not know, I provide homemaker/personal care for a girl with special needs.  I have been an unofficial part of her family for almost four years and every moment has been an absolute pleasure... ok, maybe not every moment. A little over a month ago, AB attended her first formal dance (Vineyard Community Church annually holds a prom for individuals with disabilities).  She was invited by another provider, Jenna, and her husband, Mike, who stood in as AB's date.  Jenna went all out in order to make this a memorable night for AB and her family. She got photography services donated and a hair/makeup stylist (which unfortunately fell through).  Jenna also had food donated for everyone to eat while getting the girl ready for her big night. Friends of AB's family even booked a limo for the night.  And most importantly, hours upon hours, days upon days were spent trying to find the perfect dress.

just 2 of the (about) 20 we tried on her

AB and her entourage

First dance with her date, Michael

Taking a break with her mom

Dancing with her dad (popcorn is our secret weapon)

laughing hysterically at Jenna booty dancing on her

This video is horrible quality and probably not too pleasant on the ears, but it's the only footage I have of AB dancing. How cute is she? I wish I had all the professional photos that were taken.  The photographer loved being a part of AB's big night and she made this great book full of the proofs. I hope this is something we'll continue to do with AB because even though it was a lot of work, it was a ton of fun.