Here we are . . . ready to go to our very first square dance!
Ma and Pa van Ormer
Charles has been prepping for Trek for weeks.
He is sporting his first-time-ever beard.
Not bad, eh?
It makes him look like the true rascal that he is. ;-)
It was so exciting to see everyone dressed up and ready to dance.
The youth were such a beautiful sight! The youth in pioneer clothes --
so adorable!
There seemed to be a new level of dignity among them.
Funny how modesty does that.
Here we are . . . ready to show off our dancing moves!
(I really think Charles looks like an old-time bank robber.)
Women's circle
(I am sure there is a technical term for it??)
Circle round and round . . .
Do-si-do
We danced as most of our family -- 8 of them -- but some had to join other families.
(Only 8 per square)
I wish we could have all been together!
But we 8 were pretty darn awesome, I must say!
Sometimes all you could do was laugh . . . mostly at yourself!
Howdy folks!
I love how our youngest boy Bennett (in brown)
was dancing with our oldest girl Alyssa (in blue).
Too cute!
Double time!
Star in the center
Ethan and Ocheana looking cute. :-)
We inherited a new daughter, Karlee (standing next to Alyssa). She is Alyssa's cousin.
She is a sweet girl! Glad to have her!
Partners Alyssa and Bennett
Lexi and Rachel
(Rachel was being the boy partner). :-)
It was too much fun! Way more fun than I thought it would be.
I think that is the nature of Trek . . . it leaves you feeling surprisingly happy!
Love it!
And for your entertainment . . . Square Dance Video.
When did I become so motherly-looking?
I still feel like a teenager, but I am definitely total-Mom.
And all of my 9 children are looking to me to be their mom! How crazy is that?
Scary!
From Mom:
ReplyDeleteYou guys were born to it!! You both look awesome. It looks like so much fun. We actually learned square dancing hundreds of years ago in elementary school.
We had dances at lunch in 6th and 7th grade and most of the time we would practice square dancing. We used to do it once in a while at church dances (whenever the leaders could get us to turn off Ricky Nelson or Elvis).
Enjoy every moment. This is going to be such a great experience for you and Charles to do together. Your kids are lucky to have you for their Ma and Pa. Remember "Faith in every footstep and Face towards Zion".
"Put your shoulder to the wheel",
Love,
Mom