Tara's Special Day

This is the day that she has been waiting for. For over a month, she has been counting the days on the calendar. She counts them several times a day. As she waited, she planned. She drew out her plans for her hair and designed a beautiful dress on paper. She prepared for this day every day. She told her dad what she wanted him to wear. She even sketched out his outfit. She even planned their outfits down to the shoes. Although she had to compromise here (more about this later). So... this is the day, April 25th, The Father Daughter Dance.

She began her evening with Tammi.

Tammi did her hair as I painted Tara's nails. I am so appreciative of Tammi. She went out of her way to make Tara feel special. She not only did her hair but put a subtle amount of makeup on her. Then she found some very nice jewelry for her to wear. Then it was time for a little body glitter and some perfume. She even got Tara some flowers. Spending this little bit of time with Tammi was amazing for Tara.

Terry likes cowboy boots but Tara and I both know cowboy boots are a little weird. She didn't like that he wore them but she decided to accept it.

After all the primping, it was time to head out for pictures.

After a quick photo session downtown, we headed to the high school for the dance.

Tara insisted that her dad had to dance with her with every slow dance.They played, "Daddy's Little Girl." Tara tells her dad, "Dad, I will never forget you." Terry was a little surprised by her and says to her, "Tara, I'm not going anywhere." And this is the moment that Tara had a few tears escape her eyes. She is a worrier and I am willing to bet that her dad is her favorite person in the whole world.

We met up with Kensey at the dance. She brought her very special Grandpa George. This worked out great for them once the girls ditched their dates for some girl fun. Terry and George sat on the side line and talked. They were accompanied by several other dads who were also ditched.

Since Terry's back is injured and he can only move in slow motion, Tara danced the faster dances with her friends.

Tara did pretty good all on her own. I am amazed that she has rhythm and really appears to know what she is doing out there. She was spinning on the floor :0 Wonder where she learned that? Tara had the time of her life that night. Hopefully, this will become an annual event for our town so we will be able to come back next year.