Austin Chaplin Cotillion 2013
this year's cotillion season is over. photography is discouraged, with exception of the final dance. family members are encouraged to attend, participate, take pics and video.
I said "HEY YOU!... SMILE!" and he did.
the older kids start with a NO-parents allowed dance and formal dinner. they make a big effort to apply their best table manners. the daughter has attended a few years now, she was appointed leader of table etiquitte. the other kids at the table referred to her as "the queen of england". they were all having a good time.
the guy seen in the first pic cut in on her partner from table 10 for the last dance.
the parents actually dance with the kids for the younger cotillion. Kat looks forward to the mother and son cotillion. she made a special effort to be there this year.
but somehwere along the way, #1 son decided he did NOT want his picture taken. he scowled and gave me serious looks when I aimed my photo device in his direction. if I can't get a good pic, I just have to take more shots!
yes, it'same girl from the Valentine's dance. I'd supplied him with chocolate to give to whoever he shared the last dance on V-day. I could see she had not forgotten his gift of confection.
then came the parent dance portion of the evening. it's usually a lot of fun.
#1 son became rigid and refused to smile. his mother had left work in the middle of an important project to share the dance with him. I attempted to improve things by NOT taking a bunch of pictures. his mom decided she'd get him to smile, one way or antoher.