Teen Invites Grandfather To Prom In What Is Probably The Most Adorable Act Ever
Teen Invites Grandfather To Prom (And Her Reason For Doing So Is The Cutest)
Natasha Hinde— The Huffington Post UK
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It was her first high school prom at Albertville High School in Alabama.
But rather than inviting any old boy from her class, Joy Webb had other plans - she asked her 80-year-old grandfather James Drain to go with her.
*Heart melts*
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Webb decided to invite her rather unconventional date after hearing that her grandfather - who they fondly refer to as 'Papa' - didn't get the chance to attend prom when he was younger.
The kind teen wanted to share the experience with him because he is a man who brings "nothing but happiness to the family".
Webb told WHNT News: "My family is everything to me and I love him so much. It's just, like, really special to me because I know not many people get to do that."
The pair turned up to the school prom in a horse-drawn carriage. Webb looked stunning in a blue, floor-length gown, while her grandfather wore a tuxedo with a blue bow tie to match his date.
And with a tear in his eye, Webb's grandfather Papa revealed that it was a night of firsts for him. "This is my first appearance in a tuxedo," he said proudly.
As their carriage pulled away to take them to prom, Webb added: "This is my prince for the night."
“This is a picture of my uncle and his friends before a school dance circa 1975. Leisure suits, bell bottoms, and they decided it was an awesome idea to remove their shirts for the picture. All the girls were gaga over these guys back then.” (credit:Awkward Family Photos)
Unfortunately.. he couldn't find a female date(02 of08)
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She should totes have gone with sewing boy(03 of08)
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This, er, isn't awkward at all..(04 of08)
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The man in the middle may or may not have been taking a dump. (credit:Awkward Family Photos)
Seriously, what's with the nudity?(05 of08)
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(credit:Awkward Family Photos)
Stay cool, stay cool..(06 of08)
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“This is me on my very first date. The lovely young lady in the photo took pity on me and said “yes” when I invited her to the 1987 Los Fresnos, Texas High School Homecoming Game. (We were in 7th grade.) As you can tell, I’m REALLY happy to be on a date.” (credit:Awkward Family Photos)