From friendship to Formals....

Todd has a treasured childhood (and high school friend).

His name is Doug. (:

 Todd and I have been together since high school, 

so tales of fun times and happy memories 

with this friend have been a staple for many years...

After high school the boys became men

 focused on creating their adult lives, careers and families

 and their paths went in different directions...

It wasn't until recently

 (in the last couple of years) 

they were able to reconnect.

Not as young boys, or teens, but Mature men with families 

(with amazing wives, ha!) 

and teens of their own...

Now their two families live just a couple of hours apart.

One thing that they never envisioned, I would bet,

 was that their friendship would translate in to the friendship of their children.

Logan had the privilege of attending a Formal Church Dance 

with Doug's Adorable daughter Mikaela...  

Logan happily waiting for Mikaela's finishing touches to be completed!

He insisted she needed roses and a plushy! (:

Cute.

I love the expression on his face...

Sincerity.

Yes.  She is beautiful!

and check out her hair, so cute...

We made sure they earned their dinner and dance.

We made them endure countless photos

in the bright sun!

How were we supposed to resist when they are so cute?!

 Yah, well we couldn't and they humored us.

Ok.

Time for the exchange...

 Boys have it so easy! (:

 Logan getting a little nervous about the needle.

 Is he praying?

No need to worry.

Mikaela is a pro! 

 Ha Ha still looks anxious!

 The look of relief! 

No blood shed and perfect placement! (: 

They really are so cute together!

 

 Think we were making them a little crazy with the pics??

Oh, this was just the warm up shoot!  

HA HAAA HAA

Off to the park to meet with a group of kids for more pics

 Her dress was Amazing!

Peek-a-Boo

this wasn't posed.

this is just them, being them! 

They crack me up!

Just a few more ... 

 Mikaela is so animated and FUN! 

Love this girl!

 Is she challenging him to a race?

Group shot

 A little too much back light, but you get the idea.

 Then separation....

Boys it will be ok.  

You will get your dates back.

 they do look a bit concerned...

Girl time.

Boy time!

Finally!

Reunited! (:

and almost time to DANCE

They were giving us a little preview of what we would be missing!!!

My Mom happened to be working a mile away from Mikaela's house,

and lives only blocks from the actual event!

So, she was able to spend the night 

with Doug, his sweet wife Chris, 

their cute boy (who had to endure all of our silly adult banter for hours) and me!

And then finally,

They were RID of us and were able to get their groove on!

It was so much fun!

Only bummer, Todd couldn't be with us!

Thank you Mushet Clan for allowing us to share in a great night!