Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance

Last Friday was our church's Daddy-Daughter Dance for 4 year old through 3rd graders. Ryan and Lily were both very excited about going. They had a great time! Lily was excited to get dressed-up and have a special date with her daddy. The church was beautifully decorated, and they sat a table with several of our friends. Lily told me about eating chicken nuggets, cheese, crackers and candy, and Ryan filled me on the other details; they also had baked chicken, rice, veggies, etc. All the girls had a blast dancing with their daddies and one another. Here are some pictures from the evening.

Ryan putting a corsage on Lily's wrist.

Isn't this a sweet picture?
Lily was so excited about this dance!

Lily dancing with her friends Anna Claire and Anna.

Lily and Anna have become really good friends recently. We adore both of these little girls!

Shane and Brooke having fun.

Greg with the precious Anna Claire.

Ryan and Lily were both having a great time!

Lily and Anna Claire having fun.

Chad danced with Anna and Lily (and his older daughter, Sophia, who wasn't in this picture). Lily has talked about dancing with them a lot. She loved it!

These are several of the little girls of our friends who were all born within a few months of each other. From the left, you see Riley, Annie, Anna Claire, Lily, Claire and Anna. Lily has really come out of her shell over the last few months, and she has developed sweet friendships with these girls. We think they are all precious!

Ryan and Lily left the dance about 9PM, and Ryan surprised her with a trip to Barnes and Noble to pick out a new book. She picked out a cute little pop-up book called "Everyone Says I Love You" which pops up pictures from scenes around the world (Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, African Savannah, Venetian river, Dutch windmill and Japanese tea house) and the way they say I love you. It's a sweet little Valentine's book that Lily has really enjoyed.

Lily has talked about this dance for days now. She had a blast! I know Ryan had a great time too. They are both looking forward to attending this dance for many years to come!