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Averi 11th 5/16

Posted on May 31, 2018 by admin

Both my girls are born in the 2 busiest months of the year for our family. And honestly I love it!!! Recital month and Christmas are so fun and getting to celebrate my girls at the same time is perfect. … Continue reading →

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The Girls 03-04/2018

Posted on April 28, 2018 by admin

The Bottjen girls have had a great spring so far! Averi won a 3peat in book character day! I say we retire…not sure she will let me though! Sydni tried out for her school dance team and made the team! … Continue reading →

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Talent on Parade 4/8

Posted on April 17, 2018 by admin

This last competition of the year was bitter sweet. The kids did so well and I loved seeing how much better they have gotten over the season. I always enjoy this one the most because I feel like they do … Continue reading →

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Easter 04/01

Posted on April 1, 2018 by admin

We spent Easter Saturday in Nashville. Sydni had dance the night before so we had to make it a day trip. But we still had a great day! Yummy food and a super fun egg hunt with candy AND money … Continue reading →

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Cruise 03/17-24

Posted on March 25, 2018 by admin

We had the BEST family cruise ever this year! The 2 rooms helped with that I think! HA! The ports were so fun and the weather was glorious again! We were so blessed. Swimming with the stingrays in Grand Cayman’s … Continue reading →

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Radix 03/09-11

Posted on March 12, 2018 by admin

Sydni started asking to go to this dance convention last year. And if you know anything about conventions….they are pricey! Especially the big nice ones….like Radix! So I told her ok but you have to ask for Christmas….thinking that would … Continue reading →

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DMI 02/23-25

Posted on March 12, 2018 by admin

Year 4 at DMI and its still just as exciting! I love watching these kids dance! Every year they get better and better and its a privilege for Sydni to be a part of it.  Many adults could definitely learn something from … Continue reading →

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The Girls 01-02/2018

Posted on March 3, 2018 by admin

We are off and running into 2018! Sydni got to do her solo at a local pageant. And big news for her this month is she got GLASSES! She looks so cute in them 🙂 Averi wrapped up her cotillion season with 2 more … Continue reading →

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Masquerade 1/27

Posted on January 28, 2018 by admin

Sydni went to an optional competition in Bentonville this weekend to do her solo. We got there way ahead of time but they were running an hour ahead!! So she felt really rushed and didn’t get to stretch so it … Continue reading →

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HDJ 01/19-22

Posted on January 25, 2018 by admin

First competition of the year! Sydni and her team looked awesome! She competes with the senior team now so all of her dances even her solo were on Sat night. It was nice just relaxing Fri night and taking our … Continue reading →

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