Carnival Glory Cruise 7/9-16

Posted on July 18, 2023 by admin

We had a great time on our family cruise! It was hot though… real hot. We are going to have to shoot for earlier in the summer. But it was so beautiful and relaxing even with the heat! We drove down to New Orleans on Sat and had dinner before walking around the city. On Sunday we boarded the ship with 2 sea days, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel then ending with another day at sea. We were able to ride horse on the beach in Jamaica which was something we have talked about doing for a while. So fun! In Grand Cayman we booked a sea turtle excursion and we LOVED it!!! In Cozumel Jim found a cabana to rent and it was the absolute best!!! Cozumel is spectacular with gorgeous beach and awesome snorkeling! I can’t wait for next year <3

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The Girls 05-06/2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by admin

May brought Sydni’s last day of high school and Averi’s last day of sophomore year! Ave went to the rodeo with friends (shes quite the country girl these days) and Sydni met her new college roommate, Kyla, who is an absolute doll! yay! Averi went to cheer camp in Hot Springs to kick off her junior year and then church camp at OBU a few weeks later! It will be so weird with just one kiddo in the house soon! And then to round out June Sydni went to her orientation for UofA!!! Shes got an id and a schedule…she is ready to be a HOG!!!!

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Sydni’s Grad Party and Showcase 6/3

Posted on June 9, 2023 by admin

We decided to have a graduation party for Sydni before her showcase instead of inviting everyone to the actual graduation. I absolutely loved it and I hope everyone else did too.

I need to say a big thank you to my sister Sarah and my mom for helping me decorate… even during my morning of balloon mayday! My sis in law Kimberly made beautiful bouquets for Sydni and her teammates for the showcase which Sydni just loved <3

And finally an even bigger thank you to those that came to celebrate her. It meant so much to me and Sydni to have each of you there. I know its a busy time of year and for you to make her a priority …well. Its a big deal. I love each of you for being there for her. She has had a difficult year and I am so thankful God has guided her to such a beautiful place in her life right now. She has such amazing dreams for her years ahead <3

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Sydni’s Graduation 5/18

Posted on May 21, 2023 by admin

What an fun and wonderful time we have had celebrating Sydni’s graduation. I decided to put all of the events into one post since there were so many! We still have her upcoming party and showcase but I will save that for later! For Sydni’s graduation pics we did 4 mini session with Anne Marie each season. It was so fun to do and Annie was so amazing to work with as always! I loved all the pics!! I hope to frame 1 from each season together. <3

Syd made a last minute pivot on her after grad plans and decided to attend UofA in Fayetteville in the fall! Its been a whirlwind but she is enrolled, has a roommate and a dorm room and is ready to go! I 0/10 recommend waiting this late but God took care of her as He always does and she is very happy about her future so we are too!

There are pics of her college announcement, color wars, UofA tour, Grace Senior Sunday, baccalaureate, last day of school, senior prom, elementary walk and finally actual graduation day. Its the most fun and the happiest I have seen her. I am so very proud of her and SO excited for her future. I know she will do great things because she has a great heart <3

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Averi’s 16th 5/16

Posted on May 21, 2023 by admin

Well my taxi services have officially ended! And I have to say I am pretty sad about it!! Averi turned 16 right in the middle of graduation week but she was able to have a party the following weekend with all of her friends so it all worked out! She is the most special kid with the most beautiful heart and I literally love everything about her <3

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The Girls 3-4/2023

Posted on May 10, 2023 by admin

Sydni wrapped up 3 years of belles while Averi closed out year 1 of varsity cheer and made the team for year 2! Gran was here for a week so we got to have some fun in Fayetteville and celebrate Easter with her. Its been an exciting bittersweet couple of months around here.

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TOP Hot Springs 5/5&7

Posted on May 10, 2023 by admin

This is Sydni’s last dance competition ever. Crazy to think about… But she ended it with a bang!!

Her solo scored double diamond, placed 4th overall in 17-19 competitive, won best choreography and won the Contemporary Category Cup (highest scoring contemporary dance)
She also won TOP Starz and a GoPro scholarship!! She was on fire that night! SO exciting!

For groups…
Sinking Feeling, double diamond, Judge’s choice
Marked Manipulation, double diamond, Open Category Cup, 5th overall 15-19 competitive
Dream, double diamond, 3rd overall 15-19 competitive
Black & Gold, double diamond
Do It To It, double diamond

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Fluid Denver 3/30-2

Posted on April 5, 2023 by admin

We had a great long weekend in Denver for Fluid this year! Averi tagged along with Sydni and I and we had a ball! Thurs we drove up to Boulder and shopped and watched the sunset at Lost Gulch Lookout (the beginning anyway…way too cold!) The next day we went south to check out Garden of the Gods. It was beautiful!! After battling Denver traffic we made it back for Sydni’s solo. She was amazing! Platinum and 4th overall! Saturday Syd’s groups all scored platinum with “Marked Manipulation” scoring platinum power (their highest tier!) Marked also got 1st overall!! That is their first overall WIN! WOOT! Dream placed 3rd which I absolutely love! Then at awards Tracie Stanfield picked Sydni to receive the 5 day broadway dance center pass! Such a great last convention for my girl. Her senior year is wrapping up quickly…

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Radix 3/10-12

Posted on March 13, 2023 by admin

This is Sydni’s LAST radix comp!! So wild… I remember when she was in 7th grade and begged to go to this one… It is by far the most difficult and competitive that she goes to. She has gone to 5 now (should be 6 but stupid covid). This year her friend Sawyer (who is already in college) was able to come and take classes with her which was SO fun!! Sydni did a beautiful job on her solo scoring high gold, received a callback in auditions from Brian Friedman himself and ended the weekend with a standout in jazz/contemporary award. Such a wonderful weekend! Soaking her in <3

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The Girls 1-2/2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by admin

These couple months truly passed in a blur. The girls had so many fun basketball games! I think they had some of the best dances/performances I have seen this year. It was so fun and so special and so memorable seeing my girls cheering/dancing together. I will never ever forget it. There was also basketball hoco (Ave didn’t go :|), little girl clinics for both girls, Averi was inducted into DBS and of course senior night. The senior belles were flawless and looked absolutely beautiful. I am so proud of Sydni. These last 3 years haven’t looked anything like I thought they would but it was hers. I absolutely adore who she is and her amazing strength. SO excited to watch her grow in the fall!

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