Starlight Ball

 Graham had his first dance to attend at school this past weekend.  He was very excited about it and enjoyed getting new clothes and especially wearing a tie for the first time.  We made it a family event and the girls got to wear their pretty dresses as well.  Brian got huge daddy points for leaving Australia early in order to join the family at the Starlight Ball.

The kids in Graham's class have been preparing for the night for weeks.  They learned 4 different ballroom dances with their partner.  Graham really surprised me at how well he knew the dances and how well behaved and proper he was with his dance partner, Catherine.  He never acted shy with her or silly.  He was all business!  I was so proud of him.

Graham and Catherine

Look how they are holding hands!

Thier first dance.

Graham even asked me to dance and taught me some new moves.

Spinning and turning :)

 After he danced with Catherine he was also able to dance with his sisters throughout the night.  The girls absolutely adored their brother that night.  They LOVED dancing with him and having his attention. 

Look at the joy on Layne's face!

Teaching Bryce the steps.

I love the way Bryce is looking at Graham here!



Since the girls had to share their brother...it was bound to happen that someone would be sad to give up their turn.  Layne was the first to crumble when it was her turn to give up the star of the night.