Dance Pictures

I just received dance pictures for the girls and they are so amazing.  Micha Wixom from Shuttergirl Photography took all of the photos and I love how they turned out.  Wendy wants to go buy a "big shiny purple frame" to put hers in and Emily already has hers up on her wall.

 

Draper Competition

Last weekend was Emily's last dance competition of the season in Draper, Utah.  This time Lacie watched Wendy so mom and Lorenzo could come with us.  We spent most of our time watching dances but were also able to sneak in some shopping during the day.  Some of Emily's friends and teammates were staying at the same hotel as us so they were also able to stay up late swimming and playing.  We had a great time and are now looking forward to the end of the season dance recital where we can watch both of our girls perform.

 

Dad and Wendy Day

While Emily and I spent Saturday at a dance competition in Utah LeeRoy and Wendy had an amazing day together.  He let her make a list of all the things she wanted to do.  They started out the morning by playing all of her favorite games before finally getting ready for the day and going to lunch.  Then they drove to Poky to play at the new playground there.  Wendy loved it so much they stayed for a few hours.  After that they were pretty hot so they headed to have some frozen yogurt before heading home.  On the way home Wendy yelled, "We forgot to climb a mountain!" So LeeRoy pulled over at Fort Hall and they headed back to Poky.  Together they climbed the mountain by ISU that has the pillars on top.  Wendy loved looking down and seeing how little the car was.  She even insisted on taking a picture of her shoe on the top to prove that she actually made it.  They had so much fun together and I loved hearing all about her adventures with dad when I got home.  I love our little family so much and am grateful for days that we can spend so much time together making memories!

Rocky Mountain Classic - Roy, UT

Over the weekend Emily and I traveled with Kristen and Ivy, (another dance mom and daughter), to the Rocky mountain Classic dance competition in Roy, Utah.  The girls had so much fun on the drive down mutilating poor, innocent cinnamon bears and watching movies.  Once we arrived they headed to their dressing rooms to meet up with the rest of their team and get ready to perform.  They were so excited and once they took the floor we were blown away.  They did such an amazing job!  The rest of the day was spend mostly watching dances and cheering for the rest of the company as they took the floor.  By evening we were pretty tired but were so happy when they announced that Beginning Company had taken 1st place in their category and 1st place beginning team overall!  That means they placed higher than over 50 other teams that night.  I was so proud of them and once again thankful Emily has the opportunity to be involved with such an amazing program.

 

St. George Dance Competition

The night before we left for Emily's first dance competition of the season her dance company held a dress rehearsal and her teacher gave them a special present.  It was a picture in a frame and a lucky penny to wear on their travel outfit. It meant so much to Emily!  The next morning we dropped Wendy off with the Palmers and headed to St. George.  

Once we got there I realized I had forgotten Emily's make-up bag at home.  I about died but a very nice dance mom helped me out and offered to do her make-up.  I was so grateful!  The competition was held at the Dixie College Arena and it was packed.  I was surprised how Emily was more excited than nervous this year.  They danced amazingly and we were so proud and excited during the awards when it was announced they had won 1st place!  It was a great way to kick off the competition season!  

Easter Egg Hunt

We took the kids to the Grove this morning for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt.  Wendy was so excited she practiced running up and down the hall with her basket so she could make sure her eggs wouldn't fall out.  There was a lot of people there, but the girls were fast and got a lot of eggs.  I, on the other hand, got an unpleasant surprise when a bug flew in my mouth while I was walking.  I am pretty sure I swallowed it.  Ewwwwwwwwwwww

Boise Fun with the Robison Family

We wanted to have some fun to start off our week of Spring Break so we packed up the kids and the van and headed to Wendell to spend the weekend with the Robison Family.  We were able to hang out and visit before going to bed Friday night and on Saturday morning we all headed to Boise.  We had so much fun.  We went to a restaurant called the Melting Pot that serves fondue.  We have been wanting to try it for a long time and loved it.  Especially the dessert!  The kids loved dipping all their food and Wendy was so sad because she couldn't take her fondue forks home.

After lunch we headed to the old Idaho State Penitentiary.  They were giving tours and we loved hearing all the stories and walking through all the old buildings.  LeeRoy laughed at how similar prison living was to Army living.  When our tour was almost complete Wendy asked LeeRoy why people had to live there and after he explained it to her she looked so serious and said, "That's why you run and never get caught!" He quickly started from the beginning once again to make sure she received to correct lesson of making good choices instead of not getting caught.  Emily and I laughed so hard!

After the prison we headed to the Boise mall to do some shopping and playing before heading to dinner.  We didn't get back to Alisha's house till late so it was nice to wake up Sunday and be able to relax and visit with them most of the day before heading home.  The girls loved hugging on Peyton but they had an extra great time playing with Makenna.  It was hard to leave but we had so much fun.  It was the perfect way to start off our Vacation!