Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Will's Christmas Songs!!

Will is soon to be in his first Christmas program. These are a few of the songs he will sing for the program, we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Stay tuned to see some video of our Christmas Lights that are choreographed to music!



Love and Prayers,

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Nutcracker 2010

Taylor is soon to dance in her first Nutcracker. She got the part she wanted the first time she was able (at her age) to audition. We are very proud of this and all of her accomplishments in dance.

It will be a wonderful moment during what is a very special time of year. Just another way for her to celebrate Him during the month of His birth while using the very gifts that He has blessed her with.

Her is a video of one of the dress rehearsals. She is a mouse and about the only way you can pick her out is to look for the one with the red bow with the white poka dots. It looks like the bow on Minnie Mouse.

She starts on your left then goes to the right side of the stage and back. She is in the back on your left as you view the video in the part where they are all on stage at once. She is also one of the two that carry off the dead mouse. She picks up the other little girls arms.

The video isnt great, but hopefully you will be able to see some of it.



Taylor,

We are so proud of all you have accomplished through dance. God truly gave you some amazing gifts through song and dance. It is more than a smile and often a tear that is the result of what we feel in our hearts while watching you.

Your mother, brother and I are so proud of you and cant wait to see you dance both now and into the future. We know that this is only the beggining, and we cant wait to see more!

We Love You,

Mommy, Daddy, Will, and Bogey



Love and Prayers,

Monday, November 8, 2010

You wanna put holes where?



This weekend Taylor and BFF Mackenzie (also known as Mack, Taylor is known as Tay-Tay) decided that they would get their ears pierced. We had told her she could do it after a certain age once she was ready but that it would be totally up to her.

Saturday she made that decision....with a little encouragement from her BFF.



We arrived at Sweet and Sassy and Mack and her family were already there.

Once it came time to do the deed, Mack didnt seem as interested as she was at first. Taylor decided to go first in hopes that it would make her friend feel better.



She sat there like a trooper and never even flinched. This pic was taken just moments before the needles went in...



This one was taken right after I heard the click of the guns. Notice that there isnt much change in her expression. If you look close enough you can just see a sliver of concern, but no pain reaction or anything.



Here is the video.



After she was done Mack felt some additional pressure and got a little upset at first but nothing was gonna keep this cuty from achieving this level of ear beauty.



She got in the chair just like Taylor and with a little encouragement from Taylor as well as a hand to hold she was on her way. At least the baby looked happy about it.



Then came the love and support only a mom can give. This pic really captures a tender moment. Feel free to click on any of the images to get a better view.



Here is her video...



So with Taylors hand in one hand and moms in the other she was ready to get it over with. Mack sat there so bravely and made us oh so proud. She beamed with joy when it was over and especially once she saw the results.



Just look at the smile on that face! Again you can click the image to see a better view.



We were so proud of both of them. It seems like it was a bit of a right of passage from little girls to young ladies. Even so, these two who will remember this day forever will always be our little girls.






Love and Prayers,

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Miss Boni!



We were so blessed a little over a year ago. We decided to put Taylor in dance because she had always enjoyed it so much and we thought she was pretty good. What parent doesn't?

Enter Miss Boni! We were so fortunate to find a really great place for Taylor to take dance. We started Taylor right away in the summer of last year just after we attended their recital. It was more than impressive to say the least.

It was a place called Boni's Dance and Performing Arts Studio. We didn't meet Miss Boni right away, but knew that it was a very special place just based on what we had seen with the teachers both in the studio as well as the character they showed outside of it.

First there was Miss Marsha who was Taylor's first teacher. I don't think we could have dreamed of finding someone as good with little one's as she is. She makes them all feel so comfortable even the shy one's. She is very special.

Then came Miss Terry. She is the pulse of the studio. The one that makes things happen, and in our case the one who set things in motion. She was Taylor's teacher last Fall, and after only two classes, saw Taylor's potential and chose to move her into more advanced classes so that she could be challenged. This was a HUGE turning point for Taylor and we owe Miss Terry a ton. She loves the kids and always has a smile on her face.

Since starting dance just over a year ago, and getting moved up by Miss Terry, Taylor has auditioned and made The Woodlands Dance Company and Bonis En Toure Competitive Dance Team. Her future in dance is bright and we owe much of that to Miss Terry.



So out of Miss Terry's class and into ballet with Miss Christina and tap with Miss Amy. I have no words to express how lucky Taylor was to get them.

Miss Christina is the ballet director at Boni's, and Taylor has taken many a private lesson from her as well. She is an unbelievable talent when it comes to dance and equally as good as a teacher. We almost lost her this year when she thought of moving back to Phoenix, and we are so glad she didn't. It would have been an immeasurable loss for Taylor. This is how highly we think of her.

Miss Amy is the BET Too director. For those who don't know BET is Boni's En Toure and it is the competition troupe at Boni's. The best of the best who go and compete at various competitions each year. Nationals is in Branson and we cant wait! I digress.

Anyway, Taylor has grown attached to Miss Amy's hip as she is her BET teacher. There is always the part where I tell you that Taylor likes tap the most that enters into the equation as well. Truth be told though, Miss Amy is an exceptional tap instructor and we were so blessed to have Taylor take from her last. Taylor is turning into a really great tapper and it is solely Miss Amy's doing.



Taylor also took Hip Hop this summer from Miss Toni. If you are reading this and know of Bonis then you know I don't need say much about her. She is totally business with these kids and we LOVE that! She always gets the most out of them every time they step into the studio with her. Miss Toni also does the Hip Hop number for BET that you have seen videos of. Go Peanut Butter and Jelly Time!

So you can see that this studio is a very very special place. I'm hear to tell you that it is thanks to this lady........

Boni.

That's right. Miss Boni.



She is the heart of the studio. Like an angel she glides up and down the hall never missing a single handshake, smile, or hug from a student. She is all that is Boni's and the reason little girls squeal when they see her.

She started the studio out of her garage in 1983. Very soon after she had moved into her first studio which began an amazing journey. She opened the 15,000 plus sq ft studio she is in now back in 2001, and has since opened a second campus in Magnolia.

Since 1983 she has danced her way into the hearts of many. She has won many awards and recognitions throughout the years which are too numerous to list here. However it is not the awards that define her success, but her success that defines the awards.

Today it is her birthday. So on this very special occasion we wanted to take the opportunity to share with you how we feel about this very special lady.

Boni,

It is with great pleasure that we send you well wishes on your special day. Thank you for everything you have been to Taylor. She started at your studio as a little girl, and thanks to you she has been molded into a beautiful young lady.

We love that in addition to a wonderful dance curriculum, she also learns etiquette, responsibility, trust and teamwork. The character development she is getting is priceless. We will never be able to express in words how appreciative we are to have met you. We do however take solice in knowing that we have at least 10 more years to figure it out.

So on this day we wish you the best. Thank you for all you and your wonderful teachers have meant to our beautiful princess. She has grown leaps and bounds since starting dance at your studio, and we cant wait to see what happens next.

We are honored to call you teacher, mentor, motivator and friend. God bless you on this day and the many many more that are to come! We hope to be there every step of the way.

The Thompson's


Love and Prayers,

Sunday, October 10, 2010

New Hip Hop Video

Taylor is wearing a purple top.



Love and Prayers,

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Crazy Hair Day!

Today at Will's school they had Crazy Hair Day. He is doing so good in school and just loves all of the activities they do like this one.

He will start T-Ball practice this week also, and as soon as we have some pics from it they will be posted. He is very excited about T-Ball especially since his best friend (he calls him his brother, or as he says it bruda) is also on the same team.

Enjoy the crazy hair pics!



















Love and Prayers,


Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Wills 1st Day of School and a Letter from Daddy

Will started private school (preschool) last week and we couldn't be more excited and proud of him. He just loves his class and his teacher and cant wait to go back to "the big school" as he calls it because it has stairs. Its in a church which we really like so he gets to attend chapel once a day to learn more about Jesus.

The following letter is to him. Feel free to read on if you like.



Will,

You’re only four years old, and at this point in your life you can’t read, much less understand what I’m going to try to tell you in this letter. But I've been thinking a lot about the life that you have ahead of you, about my life so far as I reflect on what I’ve learned, and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the trials that you will face in the coming years. I hope you will find some wisdom and value in what I share with you.

You are young, and life has yet to take its toll on you, to throw disappointments and heartaches and loneliness and struggles and pain into your path. You have not been worn down yet by long hours of thankless work, by the slings and arrows of everyday life.


For this, be thankful. You are at a wonderful stage of life. You have many wonderful stages of life still to come, but they are not without their costs and perils.

There will be people in your life who won’t be very nice. They’ll tease you because you’re different, or for no good reason. They might try to bully you or hurt you.

Always be kind to these people. Pray for them, for their suffering is greater than yours. Learn to choose friends who are kind to you, who actually care about you, who make you feel good about yourself. When you find friends like this, hold on to them, treasure them, spend time with them, be kind to them, love them.

You will also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face this too much, but it happens. Continue to give them the unconditional agape love that God has promised us. Nothing will feel better to you than the gift of giving, and there is no greater gift than that of love.

You will fall many times in life just as you do now as a child. Don't get discouraged when you do but pick yourself up and keep on trying. Failure is a stepping stone to success, and you will never succeed if you quit trying. You will also never learn if you don't fail.



Find your passion, and pursue it endlessly. Don’t settle for a job that pays the bills. Life is too short to waste on a job you hate. Find something you love and success is almost guaranteed.

If there’s a single word you should live your life by, it should be this: Love.

Some would live by the rule of success. Their lives will be stressful, unhappy and shallow.

Others would live by the rule of selfishness — putting their needs above those of others. They will live lonely lives, and will also be unhappy.

Still others will live by the rule of righteousness — trying to show the right path, and admonishing anyone who doesn’t live by that path. They are concerned with others, but in a negative way, and in the end will only have their own righteousness to live with, and that’s a horrible companion.

Live your life by the rule of love. Love your spouse, your children, your parents, your friends, with all of your heart. Give to them what they need, and show them not cruelty nor disapproval nor coldness nor disappointment, but only love. Open your soul to them.




Love not only your loved ones, but your neighbors … your coworkers … strangers … your brothers and sisters in humanity. Offer anyone you meet a smile, a kind word, a kind gesture, a helping hand.

Love not only neighbors and strangers … but your enemy. The person who is cruelest to you, who has been unkind to you … love him. He is a tortured soul, and most in need of your love.




And most of all, love yourself. While others may criticize you, learn not to be so hard on yourself, to think that you’re unworthy of love … but to think instead that you are a wonderful human being, worthy of happiness and love … and learn to love yourself for who you are.

Finally, always walk by His side. Your faith is the most important possession you own. It is your sword, your shield, and the only way you can get through the hard times. For you can do all things through Him who strengthens you. God will ALWAYS be there for you even when others aren't. Never leave His side, for this is the greatest of all advise I can impart to you.



Know that your mother and I love you very much and always will. You are starting out on an incredibly wonderful journey, and we will be there for you anytime you need us. Godspeed my son.

Sealed with tears.

Love,

Daddy



Friday, September 10, 2010

Sleepover Dance

Tonight Taylor has her BFF Mackenzie over for the night. She couldn't be any more excited as you will see. They have their BET class for Hip Hop in the morning and wanted to show off what they know so far.

Enjoy!




Love and Prayers,

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Will Turns 4!!!!!

Will turned 4 on Sunday and we had a party for him on Saturday at the newest indoor inflatable jump place to our area. The kids just love to go there and it is very close to where we live.

He is growing up so much faster than we had hoped, then again I guess it is always that way when it comes to your own kids. He will start private school the day after labor day, and is super excited because his good friend Carter will be in his class. As I type this that decision isn't officially final, but it might as well be since we are about 95% positive that it is what we are going to do with him.

We hope you enjoy the pics.


Will,

We have been so honored and blessed to call you our son over these last 4 years. You are the light of our world, and what always makes us smile. The love you give to all is so infectious. The sweetness in your voice is music to our ears. The kissies and huggies you give us daily (just because) still to this day melt our hearts.

We know that many of these things will surely fade away, however the love in our hearts for you will always remain the same.

We are so proud of the little man you are becoming, and we love you so much.

All Our Love,

Mommy and Daddy



Little girls......

and their mommy's.

Jump Jump!

Birthday Boy!



Big breath, big breath!!!

Yep, I nailed it. From long distance at that.

Notice my goofy aunt in the back.

Girls, girls, girls.... some pretty cute ones wouldn't ya say?

Carter and Will taking a break from the jumping.

Coool, a DINOSAUR!!!!

MORE dinosaur stuff!



A DS Daddy, I got a DS!!!!!

Carter, Me and Maddox. They are my two best friends. Thanks for coming to my party and making my day special!





Love and Prayers,