Homecoming 2023

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Tonight was homecoming.  I wasn't 100% sure Emily would go this year.  She had a group of friends trying to pull something together, but it wasn't clear until right up to the dance what the plan would be.  A couple of weeks before the dance, Emily went dress shopping with her friend, Jenna and she got a really pretty burgundy dress for the dance.  She looked quite stunning, if I do say so myself.  We took these shots at home in the side yard before heading downtown to meet all her friends.

   

It rained most of the morning and into afternoon, but a couple of hours before the dance, the skies cleared a bit and we were able to get some nice pictures.  You couldn't tell by looking at these pics, but it was actually pretty chilly.  The kids met first at the University of Charleston for pictures.  I was kind of glad for a new location because we did all the homecoming pictures downtown, last year and UC did have some very nice spots for photos. 

   
   
The girls in this pic from left - Jenna, Emily, Ashlynn and Haley.
   
   
After getting these pics, there was still some time to kill before the dance.  The kids wanted to do dinner after the dance this year so that's why there was some extra time.  So, they headed downtown to Taylor Books for coffees and smoothies before finally making their way to the dance...where apparently no dancing actually occurs.  Ha!
   
Then after the dance, Jenna's mom hosted the girls at Embassy Suites for a sleepover.  It seems like they all had a great time!  Here's to all the happy high school memories!