Hockey Boy's high school had Homecoming last weekend. He invited a friend and they joined up with a group of couples that was planning to eat dinner at one of the boys' houses before the dance.
I met with the other mothers to plan the evening. It took quite a bit of organization and work on our part, but everything came together so well! One of the senior girls in attendance told us it was the nicest homecoming she'd ever attended. Even the maternal-compliment- stingy Hockey Boy acknowledged that the dinner was *nice* and the food *amazing.* Their praise made our efforts worthwhile.
Their group met a park for pictures before dinner
We had a wedding to attend that night so a friend sent me pictures of dinner from her cell phone. I made the menus and placecards and also lent my silver and some folding chairs
Hockey Boy and friends during the *mocktail* time before dinner
One of the moms arranged for her corporate chef to cater the kid-friendly meal
A lovely evening!
***Menu***
First Course Caesar salad with sliced baguettes and grilled shrimp
I hope I'm a cool mom like you when my kids are older...you always put together the most amazing things for your children. The kids look like they had a great time!
Married since 1987 to Robert, three grown kids: Will, Vivian, and Dots, one granddaughter: Charlotte ~~~~
Majored in mathematics at SMU, taught elementary school for six years before Will was born, currently tutoring math ~~~~
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8 comments:
I hope I'm a cool mom like you when my kids are older...you always put together the most amazing things for your children. The kids look like they had a great time!
Agreed- you are a great mom! What a lovely evening for them. I love the shoes of Hockey Boy's date - girl has cute style! Hope they had a blast!
alright, alright, alright - who's the girl with my son=in=law????? she's a little too cute, making me worried.
Sounds like a great homecoming for them! I don't think any moms did anything like that when I was in high school!
Hockey boy looks handsome and all his friends look great!
Oh my goodness! Every looks so nice and the menu had to be right up their alley - sophisticated with a touch of teen...love it!
What a nice evening for Hockey Boy!!!
I'll have to file this away in the "great things to do to make your teenagers acknoledge you" file. It looks like a lovely evening!
How wonderful! Hockey boy and his friend look GREAT! I love that y'all organized a dinner....that is so much better than a restaurant.
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