The first time I met Casey was at my daughter, Tami's home several years ago. We had finished eating dinner when Tami mentioned that her friend, Casey was coming over to meet me. I had heard many funny, crazy stories about Casey. I was anxious to meet her. Case was everything Tami said she would be and then some.
Casey ran through the front door giving 'hello's and kudos' to everyone in sight. She was wearing a super hero costume while talking and laughing in a falsetto voice. She waved her magic wand and zapped everyone in the room. She flew over and gave me a big hug saying, "Glad to meet you, Mama V" and proceeded to zap me again with the wand. This time glitter was involved. I have to admit I immediately felt better...the glitter worked! I was laughing so hard my side hurt. By this time it was close to 8 p.m. and the night had just began. We made brownies and Bloody Mary's. Somewhere around 11 p.m. we dyed parts of Casey's hair a bright fuchsia. She had a bright pink slash of color wandering through her hair for several weeks. It was awesome. Casey could pull it off easily.
She has also been known to march down the middle of the street in her pajamas, playing a guitar and singing "Happy Birthday" to Tami. It was hilarious and so sweet. These are the wacky, outrageous antics that make memories so wonderful. It all comes natural to Casey.
It was no surprise when Casey sent Tami a text last Saturday afternoon wanting to know if Tami would like to go to the 'prom.' Of course Tami wanted to go! Neither one had been to a prom in about 15 years. Excitement and b.s. filled the air. The girls proceeded to get decked out in their 'prom' outfits and made plans to go to The Black Hog Saloon. Casey arrived before Tami was finished dressing.
She looked marvelous in her gown. Equal measures of glitter and bling enveloped Casey. Music filled the living room. The next thing we knew Casey was doing an improv of The Wizard of Oz...complete with sound affects of the Wicked Witch of the West. Jacy and I were utterly caught up in what was going on. We could do nothing but laugh and take photos as the "Casey Show" unfurled in our midst.
Soon Tami makes her appearance and both girls rev up the action. Precious, Jacy's little dog, has no clue she is now playing the part of Toto. All she wants to do is hide from the madness.
These two divas were on a roll. Wise cracks were being tossed around like water balloons. They broke out into song several times followed closely by a new version of the old stand by "The Stripper."
Eventually, Tami and Casey made their way out the door and into the car. I looked at Jacy and said, "Just think Darlin' in a few years it will be your turn to go to the prom. Wonder what Mama and Aunt Casey will do that night?" Jacy turned pale. Jumped head first onto the couch, covering her head with pillows. One hand reached out and snatched up Precious. All I could hear was muffled sounds. Finally, one big brown eye peeped at me from behind a pillow and she busted out laughing. We were in agreement, they will probably do the same thing they did tonight. This night was dress rehearsal.
To be continued at a much later date:)
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