Some friends of ours are adopting a little boy from China. They already have three boys (we have a lot of friends with three boys!) and had actually set out to adopt a girl, but in their search, they fell in love with a picture of a little boy with a cleft lip, and are now just weeks away (hopefully) from going to get him.
Anyway, last night they had a Barn Dance for a fundraiser, and I think it was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life! …Well, at least the most fun I’ve had in a while! We took a few pictures, but they in no way capture the mood of the party. It was just so…ummm…gleefull. Yes, gleefull is the perfect word to describe it! If you ever get a chance to square dance, and don’t want to, because you think it’s dorky, keep in mind that it’s loads of fun too!
Here is Heather (the “adopter”), with the “caller” – he’s the guy that gave the intructions for the square dance. He’s showing us how to do the “side swing”. I think that’s what it was called.
And here are Dave and I… I can’t remember what this move was called. It was perfect weather for a Barn Dance too! Just a little nippy – I love fall in Minnesota!
We can’t wait to meet you Shun Li!
mel
September 11, 2006 at 7:07 am
As a square-dance lesson alumnus, I can corroborate the Horsman assertion that square-dancing is “loads of fun.” Even more so if you have the huge sticking-out swirly skirt. (Call me if you need a loaner!)
Janice
September 11, 2006 at 8:16 am
You certainly do look gleeful. I’ve come to realize that most dorky things are fun.
Janet
September 11, 2006 at 10:12 am
I think you’re right Janice.
heather
September 11, 2006 at 1:54 pm
OH!!!!! this makes me SO happy!! Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you for coming to the barn dance! I am thrilled that you loved it……i did too!!! I thought it was SO much fun. We so appreciate you supporting us this way!!! We love you guys!!!
Janet
September 11, 2006 at 6:19 pm
Hi Heather,
It really was great time! Hey, what is the first name that you are giving Shun Li? I couldn’t remember it.