A Weekend Downtown

I wanted Mitch to hold it over his head and yell, " I want to thank my mom for everything!", but they had a guard posted next to the trophy.

Poor us...deciding what to order from room service in our Presidential Suite!

Breakfast at Rooster, YUM

Ron and I grabbed the kids and took them downtown for the Reliv party at Busch Stadium and a little "last hoorah" the weekend before school started. (Most of the conversation revolved around when we where headed back home). We get no respect.

Happy Birthday, Cait!

Caitlin spent her Birthday in the STL this year! First time in 6 yrs! Devin baked a cake. Still unclear on the placement of the candles...

Golden Line at UDA

Abby's squad performing at camp. They took 2nd place in the JV division. Pretty awesome since they are a freshman squad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R53JGrkD6h4&feature=youtu.be

(Abby is on the right in the back row)

Yes...more Dance! Nationals, Branson June 2012



Prayer with Miss Renee before "Carnivale" Performance that took 5th place overall!



downtime backstage



Pretty girls during backstage downtime



Too much downtime!





This is what dancers look like when they go kart! Full hair and make-up!







Lauren and Abby



End of the year banquet
Aquarius girls











Recital 2012

behind the scenes sillyness

Kirsten, Julia, and Kaylen came to cheer Abby on



My performers

Ron's "Dancin' Dad's Performance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cpQwCHN0dU

Golden Line Camp 2012 Performance

The girls were required to sit this way for the entire performance

The freshman line...yes, I plan on hemming Abby's dress!

I am so proud of you, Abby!

"Buddies"

Looking good girls!

8th Grade Masquarade Dance





silly girls...



                                      

Abby and Celes

                                  

A-Liz and Liz-E





Gotta love that new car smell!

Mitch and Abby got their car today! Well, Abby may not be quite as excited as Mitch since she doesn't even get her permit until September. ;) I am excited because this particular car has controls that mom and dad can set. Like MPH limits, stereo volume limits and hands-free phone and music! It also calls 911 if, heaven forbid, they have an accident. What more could a mom ask for in a car!

Its Official!

Abby brought home her Golden Line jacket today! She's legit! Exciting, but it also means she headed to High School in a few short months!

NHS Induction Ceremony

               lighting the candle...not sure of the significance of this!

                                         handsome fellas, good guys

                              Grant, Rachel, and Mitch. Friends for Life

All four LDS kids of the class of 2014 were inducted into NHS.

 Just sayin...

Mitch was inducted into the National Honor Society Wednesday night. In typical "Mitch fashion", we found out about this honor when another parent congratulated us on his accomplishment. Luckily, that was before the induction, so we were able to attend! Congratulations, Mitch!

Wildcats At Grizzlies Stadium

Mitch's baseball team had the opportunity to play at Grizzlies Stadium last night. The Grizzlies are a local minor league team. We played Lindbergh High School and won 4-1.Woo hoo! It was rainy and cold, but still alot of fun to play on turf in such a nice stadium!

Easter Sunday

             Here are the Birthday kids....Happy "70th" Kit and Dad!

Happy Easter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAuaSpJ7zGs

Easter Week

Easter is more than bunnies. Baskets are fun, and should be looked forward to,
but God loves you so he gave His only Son.
Please remember Him this week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJuQmzc8HXU&feature=relmfu

Congratulations Abby! You're a Golden Line Dancer!

We are so proud of you!
http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/eurekahs/activities/goldenlinedance/Pages/Roster.aspx#.T3cL_U2HJfI.blogger

Sunday Indulgence

                                          ooohhh the anticipation...

"you're so photogenic"

There is nothing grander on a Sunday afternoon than a good nap and fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies!

Talent On Parade 2012



Moombah!



"Carnivale" The production number

Abby had her 2nd competition of the year last weekend. She and The Dance Floor girls rocked it!

Done!

 we had to move all of the furniture and tear out all of the carpet. I think we moved the entire contents of the house at least 3 times

                                      we painted the dining room and office.

                                          the bannister is done!

                                         new kitchen table!

 (no more paint cans on the butler's pantry!)

We have been making improvements on the house since before Christmas, and today we are offically done!