Tyson's Jr. Prom

April 18, 2009 Tyson entered into
The Magical Right of Passage we call
The Jr. Prom.
The theme for the night was, tenderly, referred to as
"The Time of My Life"


Meet Marissa.

She has been such a sweet and true friend to Tyson. We were so glad they were able to share this special day together.

The day began at 8:30 a.m.
A few of the kids gathered at Grandpa Johns' for a delicious Breakfast of German pancakes, fruit, eggs, sausage, hash browns and gravy. It was a casual and laid back morning. The perfect start to a magical day.

"The Bling" came next.
When Tyson first announced he was getting a white tux (with pin stripes) all I could do was shake my head in wonderment. However, once he slipped into that thing my mouth dropped to the ground. I know I'm his mom...
but, honestly, isn't he
handsome?

Everyone met at the High School looking like they walked out of a Fairy Tale.

It was fun to see everyone's own unique style and what they had chosen to wear on this special night.

Marissa's dress was just as gorgeous as she was!



PICTURE TIME!! This was Mom's favorite part and Tyson was pretty darn patient. I didn't take that many. Do you think 150 is over-doing it? Ah come on, it's "The Time of His Life" ... remember?

These boys have been best friends since the beginning of time. It was so awesome that they were able to share their prom together. Not pictured is Ben... he came running into the school a little after this picture had been taken.

The whole group consisted of:
Taylor Matthews and Kelsi Wells
Scott Chamberlain and Mckell Mouritsen
Ben Tripp and Kendra Sandberg
Tyson Hutchins and Marissa Robbins
Kort Fonger and Shayna Watson
Austin Butler and Marissa Souders.

Then the highlight of the night showed up ... The LIMO! It is longest limo in the state of Utah!

It was equipped with sparkling cider and they toasted to the night as they pulled out to enjoy dinner at The Roof Restaurant in Salt Lake.
We had arranged for them to sit in the private dining room there and that made it extra special.

It was also fun that the restaurant was packed with lots of their classmates and fellow prom goer's. We made a VIDEO for them to watch in the limo on their way to dinner.
You can see it in the post below.

The highlight of MY night was a simple text from Tyson. He sent it after he had gotten in the limo and they'd watched the video.
It simply read,
"Thanks Mom :-)"
Did I cry at this point? Ummmm, yes. Am I crying again just thinking about it. Ummmmm, yes.


The kids adored Limo Driver, Kent. He took them up to the Capital, down through the Gateway and made their night so memorable. He didn't even growl when Ty broke 2 glasses (???). Hummer got to hop in for a quick shot when they returned.


Finally it was time for, the much anticipated, Promenade. The gym was packed as each Junior was announced individually. Then it began...
"This is The Time of My Life."
As we looked at our children, smiles covered almost every face for we realized, at that moment, it really was the time of their life.

Tyson's promenade partner was not his date. It was actually Austin's date, Marissa Souders. This was an arrangement that was made back in the 8th grade (I won't even attempt to explain it). But, since they'd been friends for so many years... they had an absolute ball spending a few minutes together.

Memories of The Jr. Prom are
Once in a Lifetime.
Something about the events of that day can never be relived. As I reflected, I realized what makes it so special ... the people who were there to share it with you. THANKS to all of you who love Tyson and were there to share
"This Time of His Life".

The Prom wrapped up about 11:00 p.m. and then a few of the kids headed over to Taylor's Grandma's to hang out.

I'm sure they reminisced about
The DREAM
they'd just lived and how it had been...
"The Time of Their Lives"

Made more perfect by being with their very best...