Once again Alannah donned her hoop skirt and ball gown and took to the dance floor with her friends for the annual Civil War ball. Once again it was incredible to behold. I am not sure what the attendance was this year but last year's ball had some 400 dancers.
We definitely lost something as a culture when we let the Virginia Reel and Schottische go by the wayside. I can't watch them without remembering my grandparents and great aunts and uncles doing some of these at every family wedding we attended while growing up. That was not THAT long ago despite my children's assertions ; ) I am glad we still have an opportunity to share this with our kids.
As you can see ages 13 on up to adults attend the ball. Many parents join in the fun. Allen was just flying home on this evening so the baby and I went in his stead. She did not enjoy the night as much as her big sister. While Alannah spun around the dance floor Abbie took turns being bounced by my dear friends and I. (My back thanks you, Laura and Barb!!!)
This looks like a fun group and the girls are lovely in their gowns!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 14, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Looks like a grand time was had by all! (except maybe the youngest but she'll get over it ;-) )
BTW - I sent you an email and hope that it doesn't get sent to your spam filter. It's entitled, "Not Spam, a question for you about your blog..." Just to give you a heads up is all...
Posted by: Susan | January 14, 2009 at 06:13 PM
All of the kids look great. They clean up very nice! 'specially those boys!
Do the moms take the time to be dressed up?
PS I don't know how to dance. There was no wedding dance at our reception. And that was 26 years ago(back when the dinosaurs roamed). My boys are in the same boat.
Posted by: Karen | January 15, 2009 at 01:17 AM
Looks like a lot of fun. In that second picture she really looks like a little Southern Belle.
Posted by: Arwen | January 15, 2009 at 02:03 AM
I just love this whole concept, Kim. The girls all look just lovely, but that middle pic of your daughter is gorgeous.
Posted by: Lisa | January 15, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Oh my, such a beautiful daughter you have! I really enjoyed the dance and having you all here, we'll have to do it another day when it's not so crazy here. Let the kids run around outside and we can talk sewing or gardening :)and let my girls get some much needed baby time in!
Posted by: Barb | January 16, 2009 at 02:33 AM
Kim, is there a website or other contact information for others who might be interested in participating next year? How does one find out when, where, cost, etc.?
Thank you!
Posted by: Kitty | January 20, 2009 at 07:38 PM