Molly's 50's Sock Hop

Molly's school PTA hosted their biggest event of the year, a 50's Sock Hop. Molly asked Kristy if she could get a poodle dress for the occasion but finding something like that this far from Halloween or Foy's Halloween store isn't the easiest task in the world. So Kristy used her awesome sewing skills and made one for her. The skirt was so awesome and Molly was so happy and proud to wear it. All the kids had decided that they would wear their 50's costume at school the day of the dance and so Kristy dolled up Molly most beautifully.

Even Neleha got to take advantage of her Mommy's sewing skills.

Molly and Aleia were both dolled up and ready for a sock-hop of a day.

The PTA did a fabulous job of decorating and really putting on a great dance. They even had a raffle for a life size cut out of the "The King". Molly and Neleha just had to have a photo with Elvis.

Kristy volunteered to work in the root beer float stand and the girls wanted to visit their Mommy before they did anything else. After a smooth float they were ready for some dancing.

Molly & Neleha danced their little hearts out throughout the dance.

This even was a big hit with all the kids, a genuinely great time for all.

Molly was so cute dancing with her little friends and just enjoying the freedom and joy of childhood.

Molly & Neleha also got to participate in the Hula-Hoop contest and had a good time doing their best and wrapping that hoop around them for as long as they could.

Neleha didn't quite get the idea but she had fun all the same.

Good times were certainly had by all.

They did some serious dancing, from the chicken dance to the macerena, they danced em' all.

Kristy and Aleia's mom, Angie, had such a fun time watching the girls dance the night away.

On a side note our trusty Canon point and shoot camera suffered a devastating blow towards the end of the dance. The camera has taken many beatings over the last three years but tonight this kid ran by me and inadvertently got snagged on my camera and ripped it right of my hands. It hit the floor hard and now it only focuses properly for 1 out of ever 6 shots or so. Not good!

Valentines Day (Love Day) 2007

My girls couldn't wait for the big day any longer..... on the night before Valentines Day Kristy, Molly & Neleha all ganged up on me with their beautiful "puppy dog eye's" and I gave in. I showered my girls with Love Day gifts which filled their faces full of smiles. I sure loved watching them go through their gifts and laughing and getting excited over their new treasures.

The girls made me a very happy camper as well with A&W Root Beer wear (hat and shirt) and lots of yummy chocolate covered cherries. They sure know how to take care of me.

From PJ's to candy the girls had lots of goodies, but I think Kristy was the most excited of them.

Molly & Neleha helped me pick out the perfect gift for Kristy, a pearl wish necklace, but this was no ordinary pearl necklace.... the pearl was still in the oyster. That's right, the shell was still whole and it came with instructions on how to open it and harvest the pearl and then how to place it in the necklace.

Kristy really worked for this necklace.....

Step by step she pryed the shell open....

And then !POP! the shell gave up it's treasure!

We all made out very well, for sure!

The next day (Valentines Day) we had the wonderful privilege of spending the holiday with our Molly in her classroom. What fun we had with all the activities and snacks....

It was so fun watching Molly and her peers exchange cards and play together.

We had so much fun watching Molly read all of her Valentine wishes!

She has gained a wonderful new friend by the name of Aliea who happens to be the daughter of one of my classmates and who just moved into our student housing apartment complex. What was even more ironic is that out of the three other classes Aiea was placed in Molly's Kindergarten class. They have been instant friends ever since. We all had such a great time.

We finished the holiday off right with a very nice family dinner. We had a spread of our favorite foods and enjoyed each other and the wonderful cuisine. Another awesome Love Day with the girls I love with all my heart!