California 2012 - Part 3

Cole's prom was the second weekend of my visit. I was excited to be able to go with Jeff and Caroline to a pre-arranged "picture-taking" event, held at the Lake Sherwood Country Club. If you watch golf tournaments, you've seen this place on TV. Indescribably beautiful! School staff did an amazing job of making this available to family and friends. Prior to this event, students dropped off vehicles and casual clothes at the location for the school-sponsored after-prom party. Then they arrived at LSCC. Some came with parents, others in large groups, some just guys, some just girls. It was a wonderful meeting place!

Cole's date was his friend Rachel. Not a couple - just friends. She had some difficulty pinning on the boutonnaire, so Cole said, "Let my Grandma do it". Of course I was happy to oblige!  I think she was relieved.  :)  She's a sweet girl.

Just a couple of his many guy friends.

The waterfall was a beautiful backdrop for photos, as was a huge California oak tree. Perfect spot for photos!

Caroline and I loved seeing all the beautiful dresses in every color imaginable, black, white, reds, cream, gold, silver, orange, yellow, purple/lavender, and my favorite - cobalt blue. Styles were elegant and oh so very appropriate. You should have seen the HIGH heels the girls wore!! I don't see how they did it. Cole wore nice black Van's! Seemed to be the only one not in formal shoes. He said he had the most comfortable feet of the night!! Smart guy!! Rachel's dad told Jeff how he liked Cole's shoes and gave him the "A-OK" sign. :)

Two hours were spent gathering together and taking photos then it was off to the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Students traveled via four party buses like this. Each one held 50 kids. They could even dance on the bus. What a great way to travel! Safe and sound.

If you look carefully there's a mansion in the background, one of many dotting the hillsides and grounds.

Truly a gorgeous spot. Santa Monica Mountains are in the background. It was great fun to be able to share in this event with Jeff, Caroline, and Cole.