Monday, August 27, 2018

Finishing up summer 2018

1st things 1st.  1st grade!
Parker is now in school ALL day long.  I came home and cried.  I've had a little kid home with me for 13 years and now I'm all alone.  Plus I was so nervous about him eating lunch without my help!
He loved it and doesn't even act tired after a full day of school.  A lot of his friends are in other classes so he will be able to make new friends.  He says he hasn't yet because he doesn't know their names.  His teacher is Miss Nielson and she is so nice.



Ella always goes drastic when she cuts her hair.  She looks so cute!  She was also scared to death to get her expander out, but no worries, Parker was there to hold her hand.




One last time boating.  Ella brought along some of her best friends.





Teen Premier 18-19 kickoff







Family Time- Dutch oven for Grandma Alleys birthday and a StayCation for uncle Jeremys farewell.







Parker played another season of soccer!  His team was the Vapors.  He did awesome once again.  He loves soccer more than anything.  Also what I love is watching his dad out on the field with him before every game, warming him up and coaching him to learn new things.











Sunday, August 5, 2018

Lake Tahoe Nationals

We survived another National dance competition!  This year was in Lake Tahoe with Starbound.  Ella and I traveled with Korby & Estee and Kim & Ava.  The drive took 11 hours...but it went semi-fast with the company.
Saturday-long drive
Sunday-New York Dance Experience convention
Monday- Free day visiting Emerald Bay, followed by rehearsals and master classes in Carson City
Tuesday- Solo competition and Hip Hop team
Wedensday- Jazz and Contemporary team
Thursday- Free morning spent at the Lake followed by a super long Gala where Ellas team got to re-perform their Charley Boy (fan favorite and ended up taking 8th) and Bring 'em out (took 7th overall)  This was out of 60 routines which is so awesome.  Ella and her team had to say good-bye to their amazing coach, Tristin, since she is leaving for more schooling at BYU.  She was heartbroken.
Friday- long drive home

Parker was well taken care of.  He went to a movie, RZR riding, splash pads, camping, lava hot springs, and waffles for every meal.  He had a great boys week and loved spending time with all 4 grandparents.  It takes a village and we have super support.















Besties

I heart Ella's friends.  They are sweet, smart, kind and funny.  Good girls that make a mom not have to worry about worrying about.