19th birthday and Quarantine Prom

19 years ago today, Brad and I became parents. Our son Anders has been a really amazing person to get to know. He lights up a room with his wit and charm. He lights up a stage with his presence and his ability to entertain. He dove his way to Wisconsin State Diving in 2020 and his marching band won first place at Wisconsin State Marching Band with their show "Going for Gold" in 2019. 

19 years ago, I don't think we would have predicted that we would be quarantined and that we would be celebrating prom with his girlfriends' parents at their home. It couldn't have been more perfect. Meg worked and made the event magical even down to having a photographer and a beautiful dining/dancing area in their basement. Thanks Dave and Meg for your generous nature and for hosting the best prom I've ever attended with the family whom I love. 

Here are some photos:

 Anders and his taco themed birthday gifts from our family

a snap of the prom area from Meg...

another snap of the prom dinner/dance area

Dad helping him get his bow tie that matches L's gown in our breakfast nook

next to his new graduation sign that was placed by the high school teachers today

Lindsey and her parents welcoming us to their home

 Osten and his new bow tie

He felt a lot more comfortable with his tie on his arm

Katie got a new scrunchie

Socially distancing picture

Not so socially distancing picture

Even less socially distancing picture

The Andrea family--Clem, Maddie, Lindsey, Dave, Meg and Toby

Anders and his sibs looking cool

 Lindsey sending Anders a plea to get ready

His requested golden birthday cake

 our traditional birthday "fart noise" singing

 sS

He got all the candles!

 The birthday boy cutting his cake

his lovely girlfriend wearing his tie ;).