Amanda's Send Off Party

Amanda's send off party was an incredible event. To see how many people came through those doors of the Emerald Room at O'Dooley's that Saturday night was absolutely amazing. To know the many lives that Amanda has impacted with her determination, dancing ability and fun personality was just a reminder of the many things that God has allowed her to do so far in her life and a foreshadow of what she will do in the future. If you weren't there it was a great time of reminiscence and a happy send off to a girl who is living her dream already! Way to go sister you are an inspiration to so many and a reminder that when we want something in life we need to go after it with a passion that will never end. We are incredibly proud of you and know God will bless you tremendously.
This is an aabsolutely precious picture of Tyler, Jeff and his Aunt Suzy. It was really hard to see Amanda leave but you know, not too many people in this world ever get to live the dream in their heart, let alone at the age of 20!! Amanda is a hard-working, determined little gal and when she wants something she gets it!!


Mom's dear friend Martie and Tyler.
Jeff and Tyler playing with the balloon. Tyler loves balloons and would chase them around the room. Anything to keep the little guy occupied!




The proud party throwing Aunt Cindy and Aunt Becky with our proud mom and the dancing diva!! She loves her family!

Proud parens with the superstar dancer!

How precious is this couple!? Amanda and Paul. And yes he will miss her too much. But he'll have to come over and hang out with me to get a little bit of Amanda since we can be so alike in our sassiness!

Tyler and I posing for pictures. He looks real excited huh?







Now this is a very serious conversation between Uncle Mike and Tyler. Can't you tell Tyler is listening to every word he is saying? Tyler was getting a lesson on only eating one thing at a time and chewing things up before putting something else in his mouth. I'm not sure the lesson was very effective...he is still struggling with the concept of not stuffing his mouth completely full!


Two crazy co-workers taking a short breath to pose for a picture!



Uh oh someone is feeding Tyler some cake and Daddy said he didn't need any!!








Paul and his family





Taylor and Tanner playing and then Tyler showing off his walking with Daddy. Balloons really occupied the kids during the evening.





Daddy's baby girl...









We love posing for pictures! The precious Malloy children...who could ask for a cuter bunch of friends? We love hanging out together and there definitely is NEVER a dull moment when the four of us are together!

A precious sister photo...Amanda and I spent too much time together when she was here between California trips. I don't think there was a day that went by that we didn't talk at least a few times on the phone and then most of them she dropped by or Tyler and I met her somewhere. It is hard to get used to not being able to call her or ask her to come over at the drop of a hat. Miss you sister....

Oh Grandpa...his baby granddaughter is growing up....

So indeed, it was a night of mixed emotions. Tears were shed because we're so proud of her and tears were shed because there will be a void here at home. It was a night to honor my sister, a night to reminisce and a night for a party to celebrate and say Good Luck Amanda we are Proud of You!

We are Proud of You, say WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!