Just my Mom and me

“You know, a lot of the young boys today think that it’s kind of cool to dance,” said Kathy Mazzuchelli, “I think it has something to do with all the music videos and television programs that have young dancers in them — and of course all these young moms are really good dancers.”

Stacey and Alex Wood, left, and Meagan Pelletier, holding her son Kyler Maleno, 3 1/2 months, joined in with the music and dancing at the May 11 Mother and Son Dance.

Mazzuchelli was speaking in reference to the recent tropical-themed Mother and Son Dance sponsored by the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department. “Our Father/Daughter Dance always draws a huge crowd but the mother and son event isn’t always as well attended,” said Mazzuchelli, “but this year with the tropical theme we had 189 who participated and that’s just terrific.”

As the young gentlemen escorted their moms, aunts, sisters, grandmothers or best friends into the gymnasium, they were greeted with the sounds of irresistible dance music — from then until the end of the evening it was pure entertainment.

The young escorts were clad in an array of attire — everything from dress shirts, ties, creased khakis and shined shoes to the more laid back threads of madras plaid shorts (below the knee, if you please), cool (in the truest sense of style) loose-fitting printed shirts, boat shoes, sneakers or of course the most casual of footwear, sandals. Accessories covered the entire gambit, from Hawaiian leis, ‘shades’ and boutonnières to even a ‘binkie,’ sported by one very young dancer.

Regardless of their age or their style preference spending a special evening with one’s son is a memory not to be forgotten. As all moms recognize, in all too short of a time, their sons grow up and they find themselves replaced by another favorite lady but deep down they hug the thought that their son understands the special bond they have created over the years and that they will treasure for a lifetime.

Jake Violette and his mom Shelley covered a lot of ground, dancing the night away at the Mother and Son Dance held on May 11.	Leaving his date (his mom Kim) for just a brief minute, Brady Barnes, left, stopped to dance a few steps with his friends Pierce Gorneault and his mom Renee at the May 11 Mother and Son Dance.

Amy LaPointe had a very busy evening keeping up with the dancing feet of her sons Austin, center, and Trevor who is 21 months old. The dancing trio was among the 189 who celebrated Mother’s Day by attending the annual Mother and Son Dance on May 11.	Cissy Buck and her son Mason, 5, enjoyed a very special evening filled with dancing and laughter at the annual Mother and Son Dance sponsored by the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department.

Patricia Hooey and Johnathan Campbell were right in step as they danced at the annual Mother and Son event sponsored by the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department.	Celebrating an early Mother’s Day, Mason St. Peter, 3, and his mom Sonia, had a special date dancing the night away at the Mother and Son Dance held May 11 at the Caribou Wellness Center.	Darrell Adams showed off some pretty cool footwork while spending the evening dancing with his mom Patty.	Oliver Petersen kept his mom Kristi laughing with his funky dance moves as the pair attended the recent Mother and Son Dance.

Kalib Anderson took the lead, busting some moves on the dance floor with his mom Stephanie, during the annual Mother and Son Dance sponsored by the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department. This year’s tropical theme highlighted the lazy days of summer and beach fun.	Amongst the many couples groovin’ to the non-stop tunes at the recent Mother and Son Dance were Roxanne Edgecomb and her son Ethan.	Carter Irving, 2, even at his young age knows that it’s all about style, when out on a date with one’s Mom. The young Irving and his mom Meagan spent the evening of May 11 dancing together at the annual Mother and Son Dance.	Laura Adams and son Karson, who is almost 2, enjoyed a special date night attending the annual Mother and Son Dance on May 11. The annual event is sponsored by the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department.