Daddy Daughter Dance!

When I was a little girl, my dad and I would attend the annual Daddy Daughter Date Night dances in San Angelo. Every year was a different theme. Every year I went out and got a new dress. Every year dad would get me a corsage. We'd go and we'd dance and we'd have refreshments and just enjoy a night together.

Turns out our church, Grace Point, also holds an annual Father Daughter Dance! When I first heard about it I just knew we'd have to go. So last Sunday I bought us tickets!

Funny little side story: When we were purchasing tickets, the lady selling them kept addressing Jesse. It was kind of odd because I was the one purchasing the tickets and I was the one asking questions and I was the one filling out the paperwork. Then she kindly says, directly to Jesse, "So how old is your daughter?" I quickly informed her that I was the daughter and I'd be bringing my dad. She was a little surprised and told me that there were two other "mature" daughters that she knew of who were going so I wouldn't be alone.

Anyway, Dad and I put on our party clothes and headed out for a fun night this past Friday. Dad got me a corsage just like when I was little. We went out to eat at my favorite restaurant, Alamo Cafe. Then we headed to the church. It was setup so nicely. The theme was "Light Her Way." There were beautiful chandeliers hung everywhere. They had refreshments setup. There were photo rooms upstairs to have professional pics made. They had the main hall setup for dancing. 

So, we danced and we ate and had our picture taken. There were two balloon drops. It was such a fun evening!

It was nothing short of heartwarming to see so many (over 1200!!) dads and daughters. The dads were such good sports! Dancing to Justin Beiber and One Direction. I was shocked that the little ones knew so many old songs, including Thriller, which they all seemed to know the moves to. Some even left in style, there were two limos waiting outside. Absolutely adorable to see so many wonderful dads, some juggling multiple girls, taking time to make these memories with their daughters.

There's really nothing more special and more sweet than a dad who is genuinely glad to spend time with his children. I can't wait until we have kids because I KNOW people will see Jesse with them and think "wow, now there's a great dad!"