Eddie Goes to Homecoming

Every Year there is some teenager in our house getting dressed up to go to something special.
Eddie is no exception.  He went to his first Homecoming last weekend.  Shopping for a purple shirt and tie brought back happy memories of when Russ and Olga went to Homecoming and Prom.  Purple is the school color, and is always a part of some activity we are doing, whether sports, or formals.  There is something fun about getting dressed up fancy, and going somewhere with a group of  friends don't you think?   Our first four kids enjoyed one formal  where all the homeschool group dressed up and went to a special formal dinner together; that is a very sweet memory.  Another happy memory we have is when Russ and Olga invited a group of kids to our house before the homecoming, and we set a beautiful table, and cooked a fancy meal.  Steve and Eddie and I dressed up and cooked and served.  Steve and Eddie wore suit and tie, and were the waiters.  All the kids had a great time, and so did we.

So now, Eddie has had his first lesson in tying a tie... "the bunny goes around the tree and into the hole..." or something like that.  Do you think he will remember?  Hopefully, but don't hold your breath.  I still can't do it after all these years, and I have tried to remember it so I could show the boys when they need help... oh well.  I guess that will remain Steve's job.  As an additional note, Eddie has worn the clip on ties before for special things, but said this year  "no clip on"; and so we did the tie tying class.

Here is Eddie's shirt and tie.  I actually got a beautiful picture of Eddie,  dressed up and smiling, he gave me no trouble at all... and guess what, the memory card was not in my camera, and I didn't realize it until now.  There will be no getting him back into the clothes anytime soon... so this it.

I enjoyed the laughter and smiles while I was taking these pictures.

Eddie and his friends went to Texas Road House for dinner.  He got himself a huge steak.  I think that was a highlight for him hehe.

Have a great day everyone!