The Bryant Ball is hosted each year at Kaitlynn's new school, Bryant Elementary. And while it isn't intended to be a Father Daughter Dance, Kait and two of her classmates decided to take the opportunity to go with their Dads to the Bryant Ball for a special father-daughter date. The theme was Masquerade Ball, and thanks to our Thursday night shopping dates, Kaitlynn had everything she needed for the big night.
After a full day of school followed by her shift on Safety Patrol, we rushed home to quickly get Kait ready with her hair, makeup, new dress and shoes, and her masquerade mask. In no time, she was beaming from ear to ear, ready to be picked up by her special date.
I have to admit, I was a bit taken aback at the sight of my baby girl. She looked so stunning and radiant, almost like she had grown into a teenager overnight. Jeff rang the doorbell and their special night was soon underway. But first, I had to take countless photos of them around the house. After all, it was one of the most special nights of the year!
One of the first things Jeff noticed about Kaitlynn's party dress was the split of the skirt which revealed her dressy *short* shorts. Yes, they were even a bit short for my liking, but the style was really cute on her and she absolutely loved it. I chuckled to myself and had them stage a photo where Kait was revealing her shorts and how her father truly felt about it. It almost seemed like a glimpse into our future with a rebellious teenage daughter?! Ha!
As soon as I finished snapping photos at home, we drove to a nearby outdoor cafe where we had arranged to meet one of Kait's classmates. Londyn was attending the Bryant Ball with her stepfather and they were going to "double date" with Jeff and Kaitlynn. Londyn's family lives in Cane Island, and the Oaks Cafe was a beautiful spot near their home to take a few more photos before they left for the Ball.
I could hardly believe my eyes that these young ladies were off to their final elementary school "date night." They looked so grown up and they were just full of giggles and anticipation for their special evening with their Dads. I made sure to get a couple of pics with my girl, and then they were off to the Bryant Ball.
As the night progressed, I received a few text photos of Kait and her friends. It looked to be a hugely successful and fun evening for the girls. They enjoyed photo booths, food trucks, a candy buffet, and of course, lots of singing and dancing. Jeff was a great sport as always and never tired of the hugs and kisses along the way. He even joined with Londyn's stepdad to extend the evening a bit with some frozen yogurt when the Ball ended.
When the night came to a close, Kaitlynn and Jeff were all smiles and reported that the event was a complete success. I was elated for them that they could continue this special tradition one last time for Kaitlynn's final year of elementary. So many amazing memories and photos that we'll cherish for a lifetime. Looking back on that night - Feb. 28 - I don't think any of us could have realized what a blessing it truly was for them to have their special date night together.
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