Melina's first prom

On Saturday Melina went to her first prom. She was supposed to stay home, but her babysitter completely spaced the date, so she came with us (it was a kid-friendly prom). She wore a little black velvet number and fairy wings, while her mama sported a hot pink low cut flowing gown and a long black curly wig (the theme was "hair"). Jeff wore a suit and his greasy grey Zeus wig. We had a fun time. After the other little kids left, Melina spent the time a) darting out the front door so she could jump down the cement stairs over and over; b) angling to get another M&M off the back table; c) avoiding the tall guy in the huge fake afro; d) running around hysterically and rolling on the floor. We took her home at 9:30 and it took her a while to wind down, but all in all it was a success saved from the jaws of disappointment.