tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84274739870225121152024-03-13T22:43:35.552-05:00Fort ThompsonA glimpse into our days. A peek into our life. A gift to you, from our heart.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-21728360383344493572012-08-01T22:56:00.000-05:002012-08-01T22:56:56.264-05:00Rebirth - A VERY PROUD DAY!!!!It is with great pride and joy that I pen this post tonight....<br />
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as this is the night I led my baby girl Taylor in the sinner's prayer as she accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.<br />
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Tears of pride and joy well up again now just as they did earlier before we could even finish the prayer.<br />
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She almost went down the isle Sunday during the invitation, and told me afterwards that she wanted to be saved. We talked about it so that I could be sure that she understood what it meant and the commitment that comes with it.<br />
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We went to our church earlier in the evening and our Pastor talked to Taylor about it as well. He answered her questions and validated to her all of the things Carey and I have taught her about our Lord for the last 9 and a half years.<br />
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She will make her decision public this Sunday, and I ask all who read this to please keep her in your prayers.
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<i><b>Taylor, </b></i><br />
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<i><b>Mommy and Daddy could not be any prouder of you on this day. We are so happy you have chosen to accept and follow Him. </b></i><br />
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<i><b>Always know that He will always watch over and protect you in your daily walk with Him. Always trust in Him and never be afraid to share with others you faith in Him. Keep Him first in your life always, and never let anything come between you and your personal relationship with Him. </b></i><br />
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<i><b>We Love You So VERY much! </b></i><br />
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<i><b>Mommy and Daddy</b></i><br />
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Salvation is the gift we receive through faith in Jesus Christ with admission and confession of our sin. If you have not accepted Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and been born again, get involved in a local church to learn how you too can receive salvation through grace in Jesus Christ our Lord and receive the eternal gift of everlasting life.<br />
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<i>"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life." </i><br />
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<i>John 3:16 </i><br />
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Love and Prayers,<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" style="display: block; height: 90px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 61px;" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-70215109042955064022012-04-04T00:50:00.002-05:002012-04-04T01:03:17.919-05:00Things You Loved as a KidI have very fond memories of the things I did as a kid. Camping out on church trips, playing in the snow, making mud pies, and running a snack and lemonade stand just to name a few. I also remember leaving school and instead of walking to the daycare, I would go to my dads office where he would always let me stay with him until it was time to go home.<br /><br />Collecting bottles, skipping rocks on a lake, kicking a can, riding my bike, shooting my bb gun, playing team sports, fishing at my uncles, walking on the railroad tracks, and flying a kite.<br /><br />These are the same things that we should make sure we have our kids do especially if they are young. <br /><br />If you are reading this post make sure to take time to do what every kid loves..... spend quality time with them. What you do doesnt even matter, just ask them if you dont believe me. I spent some time on the trampoline with my daughter tonight and just watching the smile on her face was more than enough for me.<br /><br />So share with all of us (in the comment section)what some of your fondest memories were from your childhood. It might just give us a bunch of ideas to do with our own kids. <br /><br />Most importantly, find some time every day to spend with your kids. It will mean more to them than you will ever know.<br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-87751388539368868062012-03-25T22:18:00.005-05:002012-03-25T23:15:49.519-05:00Dance Showcase Regionals 2012Today was the last day of an all weekend dance competition that Taylor danced in. She did a wonderful job! This was a Regional competition to qualify for Nationals in Dallas. All 5 of Taylors dances qualified with flying colors.<br /><br />All five of her dances won 1st Place in their categories, while 3 of the 5 took 1st place in the overalls. One of these dances that didnt win first got second and was beat out by another one of her other dances that took first in that overall. So we arent complaining. :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGAU9b_vPF8/T2_gsBrgi1I/AAAAAAAAEjQ/EY0ZYQQuwD8/s1600/Rock%2BStar%2BBaby%2B2012%2Bcropped%2B5x7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGAU9b_vPF8/T2_gsBrgi1I/AAAAAAAAEjQ/EY0ZYQQuwD8/s400/Rock%2BStar%2BBaby%2B2012%2Bcropped%2B5x7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724040698380979026" /></a><br /><br /><br />Taylors 5 dances that all qualified are Rock Star Baby (hip hop), Codfish Ball (tap), Broadway Ballet (ballet of course), King of New York (character), and Lost in the 50's (Production number).<br /><br />Here is the video from the competition before Regionals that was today. It scored 1st place overall at that competition as well, getting a Platinum ranking from the judges (highest ranking given out). Taylor enters from left side of the stage and is second in line. Shes the tallest one with blonde hair. She is also the one on the box at the end of the dance.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4BoLWdQHJoE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />So leave her some comment love and let her know if you liked the dance!<br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-9357821033825076222011-07-16T02:45:00.000-05:002011-07-16T02:46:03.856-05:00Taylor's Dance CommercialOn Friday Taylor danced for the filming of a commercial for <a href="http://www.bonisdance.com">Bonis studio</a>. This video is also a commercial for So You Think You Can Dance's Dizzy Feet Foundations National Dance Day.<br /><br />It was leaned by these kids in just 30 minutes or so. Once the actual commercial comes out we will try to get a copy of it for your viewing pleasure. It isn't really any big deal, but we wanted to post it for future reference.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Fut14t-KFUM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Hope you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-5414154898764410702011-06-04T19:24:00.009-05:002011-06-05T15:02:26.054-05:00Dance Videos from Regionals!Our apologies for just now getting this to you. We had to wait quite some time to get the videos we ordered in the mail. They don't let you take pics or video at these competitions so you have to buy their stuff. Quite a racket I tell ya. LOL<br /><br />Anyway, this is the Regional Qualifier for Nationals. All of Taylor's dances qualified for Nationals, and we couldn't be prouder.<br /><br />So we are going to get this things started right with Peanut Butter and Jelly Time. This is a large group Hip Hop number choreographed by our Miss Toni! Its always the dance that gets the crowd into the competition. I'm not just saying that because I'm partial either. You will understand once you have watched it. So get your popcorn ready and hang on because its gonna be a fun ride! Take it away Taylor!<br /><br />By the way she starts in the back. She is in the group on the right, and she is the one on the left of that group with the long blond hair. She start right underneath the O in Stage<strong>O</strong>ne on the backdrop.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/agTNHCgviB8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />The next dance is Taylor's small group ballet. It also took 1st Place in Category as well as 1st Place in the overall and qualified for Nationals in Branson Missouri. It is choreographed by our sweet Miss Jen. Taylor is the tall one, hard to miss in this.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sll4Cv4lfXU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Last but certainly not least is Taylor's small group tap number. If you cant tell they are The Muppets and Taylor is Miss Piggy, so you shouldn't have any difficulty figuring out where she is in this one either. Choreography on this one is by Taylors favorite tap teacher and Director of her team Miss Amy!<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AzNhLHcM82E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />So leave Taylor some comment love and tell her what you thought. <br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-29221873261866771812011-06-02T17:47:00.002-05:002011-06-02T17:55:20.334-05:00Good Bye 2nd Bring on the 3rd!Today our Taylor graduated 2nd grade with flying colors. NOT ONE B all year! Thats right for the third year in a row now Taylor has gotten straight A's all while taking a full load of dance classes. We couldnt be more proud.<br /><br />For those that dont know the E's are considered A's in Conduct.<br /><br />SHe just finished her dance recital last weekend, so when I get some time I will post some pics and maybe video of that soon as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k01J60pyqwo/TegUbLso8ZI/AAAAAAAAEjE/ZVAg_ueUQic/s1600/IMG_9458.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k01J60pyqwo/TegUbLso8ZI/AAAAAAAAEjE/ZVAg_ueUQic/s400/IMG_9458.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613759392746369426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W5dDyFK2n2w/TegUaYRLa_I/AAAAAAAAEi8/VsuYp-AAFuM/s1600/IMG_9456.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W5dDyFK2n2w/TegUaYRLa_I/AAAAAAAAEi8/VsuYp-AAFuM/s400/IMG_9456.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613759378940980210" /></a><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-55902562386072697162011-05-11T23:36:00.000-05:002011-05-13T15:44:43.127-05:00I Love Dance Competition ResultsThis past weekend Taylors dance team competed at a competition called I Love Dance. For the two dances she does (The Muppets and 4 Swans) that are in the same age group, both won 1st Place in their category. Because the two dances were in the same age group they had to compete against each other in the overall. Overall is where they put all categories in that age group into one big group and give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for the overall. There were about 30 dances and 4 Swans got 1st Place in the overall while The Muppets took 2nd. Cant complain about that.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNqW_UefGic/TctmACIzkwI/AAAAAAAAEi0/KW1vnBTgCcY/s1600/IMAG0661.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNqW_UefGic/TctmACIzkwI/AAAAAAAAEi0/KW1vnBTgCcY/s400/IMAG0661.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605686311952552706" /></a><br /><br />Then her third dance which is Peanut Butter and Jelly Time (you can see the video of all three dances below) which is a Hip Hop number also got 1st place in its category. It also got 1st Place overall amongst 36 dances, and also won Best in Show at the end of the day which is the most prestigous award they give out for the competitions best dance.<br /><br />We are extremely proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to our Nationals competition.<br /><br />Way to go Taylor, we are SOOOOO proud of you!<br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-71999824951584306182011-03-06T20:45:00.005-06:002011-03-06T21:11:07.442-06:00Masquerade 2011 Video and Stage One ResultsToday Taylor finished her second dance competition (Stage One)which was a regional qualifier for the national competition in Branson. They did a great job and qualified with all three dances.<br /><br />The Muppets dance recieved a High Gold ranking.<br /><br />Peanut Butter and Jelly Time received a High Gold ranking and 3rd place overall among over 35 competitors.<br /><br />4 Swans received a Platinum ranking and won 1st place overall among over 30 competitors.<br /><br />While we wont have the video from it for a few weeks we did get the video from the last competition in the mail when we got home. So we will share the last competition with you on video now which was Masquerade.<br /><br />They did the same dances today, however they did much better on them today than what you will see in the video here from the competition a few weeks back.<br /><br />We hope you enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hb3nVT08Qsw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-1313908718979164522011-02-12T22:28:00.007-06:002011-02-12T23:12:44.685-06:00Masquerade Dance Competition 2011Taylor just finished her first dance competition. She was in 3 dances, a few of which you may have already seen here and some you may not have.<br /><br />The dances are judged first individually which is the judges critique. The scores are silver, high silver, gold, high gold, and platinum with silver being awarded usually never as it is the lowest you can receive. Platinum is the highest and it is about as rare as silver. Gold and High Gold are given out the most with Platinum very rare as it is the top score you can receive.<br /><br />After the individual scores there are rankings (1st, 2nd, 3rd) that are given out for each category.<br /><br />Taylors dances earned Gold, High Gold, and PLATINUM!! Extremely high scores especially since it was many of our kids first competition ever.<br /><br />Peanut Butter and Jelly Time earned the Platinum score and also won 1st place in category as well as a special judges award. It was the hit of the night.<br /><br />The Muppets dance earned a Gold ranking, and the 4 Swans dance got a High Gold. The 4 Swans also won 1st place in category as well.<br /><br />We only have a few pics to share now of The Muppets and The 4 Swans. The video should be here in about two weeks and we will post all of the dances from competition then. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.<br /><br />We are so proud of you Taylor and all you have accomplished thru dance. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKAwreijsPk/TVdieVt2WYI/AAAAAAAAEiM/I2-Fhi2OhEU/s1600/IMG_1850crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKAwreijsPk/TVdieVt2WYI/AAAAAAAAEiM/I2-Fhi2OhEU/s400/IMG_1850crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573031337259325826" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj_28F_TSn4/TVdieK5c3zI/AAAAAAAAEiE/fpW17xvdYDI/s1600/IMG_1831.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj_28F_TSn4/TVdieK5c3zI/AAAAAAAAEiE/fpW17xvdYDI/s400/IMG_1831.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573031334355197746" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xjIXlX2mFvQ/TVdieruaUfI/AAAAAAAAEiU/TI407tZX_Bo/s1600/IMG_1865crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xjIXlX2mFvQ/TVdieruaUfI/AAAAAAAAEiU/TI407tZX_Bo/s400/IMG_1865crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573031343167263218" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bs4dFc6woiA/TVdjRRplbPI/AAAAAAAAEik/u6Qad7H5zEI/s1600/IMG_2794crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bs4dFc6woiA/TVdjRRplbPI/AAAAAAAAEik/u6Qad7H5zEI/s400/IMG_2794crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573032212341026034" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iMIQRAI3k_E/TVdjRYaFbJI/AAAAAAAAEic/Nyd8AV7ajzg/s1600/IMG_2791crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 362px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iMIQRAI3k_E/TVdjRYaFbJI/AAAAAAAAEic/Nyd8AV7ajzg/s400/IMG_2791crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573032214155062418" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYCDq0H9W60/TVdjRqBNhRI/AAAAAAAAEis/we0eMSPqyYE/s1600/IMG_2797crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYCDq0H9W60/TVdjRqBNhRI/AAAAAAAAEis/we0eMSPqyYE/s400/IMG_2797crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573032218882573586" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-1179555930259253872011-01-08T20:01:00.002-06:002011-01-08T21:01:38.198-06:00Sleepover UpdateTaylor has some dance friends over for a slumber party. They decided to do one of their dances just for you so that you could see what a fun time they are having.<br /><br />So now I turn this post over to the girls.<br /><br />Mackenzie:<br /><br />Hey everybody, this is Peanut Butter and Jelly Time. I hope you like it bye!<br /><br />Taylor:<br /><br />I hope you love our dance. Bye!<br /><br />Jules:<br /><br />If you like our dance, put a heart by it!<br /><br />Maddi:<br /><br />What up hot sauce? I hope you like our dance! <br /><br />Love,<br /><br />The Peanut Butter and Jelly Girls<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mxXNAfG1xwY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mxXNAfG1xwY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-77189284319523564392010-12-14T22:04:00.002-06:002010-12-14T22:42:53.326-06:00Will'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.<br /><br />Stay tuned to see some video of our Christmas Lights that are choreographed to music!<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yvz2ax3GpNw?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yvz2ax3GpNw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-34239623668099992172010-12-04T02:48:00.002-06:002010-12-04T03:05:03.599-06:00Nutcracker 2010Taylor 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The video isnt great, but hopefully you will be able to see some of it.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AzuqbbR1VdM?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AzuqbbR1VdM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br />Taylor,<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />We Love You,<br /><br />Mommy, Daddy, Will, and Bogey<br /><br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-79595335448462371662010-11-08T21:15:00.012-06:002010-11-08T23:48:14.267-06:00You wanna put holes where?<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjAC_YEr_I/AAAAAAAAEgM/R-AI_DYOt30/s1600/IMG_7711.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjAC_YEr_I/AAAAAAAAEgM/R-AI_DYOt30/s400/IMG_7711.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537386899456700402" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br />Saturday she made that decision....with a little encouragement from her BFF.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjADaLTD5I/AAAAAAAAEgU/V1gEPogHFos/s1600/IMG_7712.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjADaLTD5I/AAAAAAAAEgU/V1gEPogHFos/s400/IMG_7712.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537386906650873746" /></a><br /><br />We arrived at <a href="http://www.sweetandsassy.com"><em>Sweet and Sassy </em></a>and Mack and her family were already there.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjCmjm67zI/AAAAAAAAEgk/70Q832Apa1k/s1600/IMG_7718.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjCmjm67zI/AAAAAAAAEgk/70Q832Apa1k/s400/IMG_7718.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537389709501329202" /></a><br /><br />She sat there like a trooper and never even flinched. This pic was taken just moments before the needles went in...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjCl2XvaoI/AAAAAAAAEgc/j-6T5kZYAYI/s1600/IMG_7723.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjCl2XvaoI/AAAAAAAAEgc/j-6T5kZYAYI/s400/IMG_7723.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537389697358064258" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjGozRK6nI/AAAAAAAAEg8/6oArRRblUnU/s1600/IMG_7724.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjGozRK6nI/AAAAAAAAEg8/6oArRRblUnU/s400/IMG_7724.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537394146111318642" /></a><br /><br />Here is the video.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZyD9WD0pQh8?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZyD9WD0pQh8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjFAc5cI3I/AAAAAAAAEg0/z9eXB452Spk/s1600/IMG_7728.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjFAc5cI3I/AAAAAAAAEg0/z9eXB452Spk/s400/IMG_7728.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537392353399808882" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjGpSCWfBI/AAAAAAAAEhE/DJuxd3rO3dE/s1600/IMG_7732.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjGpSCWfBI/AAAAAAAAEhE/DJuxd3rO3dE/s400/IMG_7732.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537394154370661394" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjIOSVO-oI/AAAAAAAAEhU/bT6CAgVXZwg/s1600/IMG_7734.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjIOSVO-oI/AAAAAAAAEhU/bT6CAgVXZwg/s400/IMG_7734.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537395889616648834" /></a><br /><br />Here is her video...<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XSuCvEYdhbE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XSuCvEYdhbE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjIN_c4bGI/AAAAAAAAEhM/ba2WcS1oZY8/s1600/IMG_7738.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjIN_c4bGI/AAAAAAAAEhM/ba2WcS1oZY8/s400/IMG_7738.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537395884548451426" /></a><br /><br />Just look at the smile on that face! Again you can click the image to see a better view.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjJE2XYy_I/AAAAAAAAEhk/rLH4-8OTlLM/s1600/IMG_7743.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjJE2XYy_I/AAAAAAAAEhk/rLH4-8OTlLM/s400/IMG_7743.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537396827002293234" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjJEZWj8vI/AAAAAAAAEhc/CfvhGg1Sgtc/s1600/IMG_7747.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjJEZWj8vI/AAAAAAAAEhc/CfvhGg1Sgtc/s400/IMG_7747.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537396819214201586" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjKoIlzWzI/AAAAAAAAEhs/o0-FqjjXTsc/s1600/IMG_7751.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TNjKoIlzWzI/AAAAAAAAEhs/o0-FqjjXTsc/s400/IMG_7751.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537398532701641522" /></a><br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-42365404444110545552010-10-12T16:42:00.011-05:002010-10-12T22:15:20.680-05:00Happy Birthday Miss Boni!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMupRqUI/AAAAAAAAEgE/VTXgxJ2RJiE/s1600/IMG_7020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMupRqUI/AAAAAAAAEgE/VTXgxJ2RJiE/s400/IMG_7020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527356222183942466" /></a><br /><br />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?<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMivRBmI/AAAAAAAAEf8/xoujBS1j-K0/s1600/IMG_7013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMivRBmI/AAAAAAAAEf8/xoujBS1j-K0/s400/IMG_7013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527356218987841122" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMD_7MjI/AAAAAAAAEfs/R0OWo3kUbj4/s1600/6964.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMD_7MjI/AAAAAAAAEfs/R0OWo3kUbj4/s400/6964.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527356210736214578" /></a><br /><br />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!<br /><br />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........<br /><br />Boni.<br /><br />That's right. Miss Boni.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMW5kgJI/AAAAAAAAEf0/t2OWcUbKzyw/s1600/IMG_7008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TLUdMW5kgJI/AAAAAAAAEf0/t2OWcUbKzyw/s400/IMG_7008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527356215809835154" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br /><em><strong>Boni,<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The Thompson's</strong></em><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-34197098761239121462010-10-10T13:44:00.001-05:002010-10-10T17:52:04.007-05:00New Hip Hop VideoTaylor is wearing a purple top.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F8E8mVzvDCQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F8E8mVzvDCQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-22249176517859677142010-09-28T23:52:00.004-05:002010-09-29T00:04:43.000-05:00Crazy 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Enjoy the crazy hair pics!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHnduJuKI/AAAAAAAAEes/p4K_0tYpDPc/s1600/7492.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHnduJuKI/AAAAAAAAEes/p4K_0tYpDPc/s400/7492.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522195573916678306" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHnyxX4_I/AAAAAAAAEe0/CPidK7ffffI/s1600/7493.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHnyxX4_I/AAAAAAAAEe0/CPidK7ffffI/s400/7493.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522195579567334386" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHoTdhW_I/AAAAAAAAEe8/Fc_Z2r2fTVA/s1600/7498.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHoTdhW_I/AAAAAAAAEe8/Fc_Z2r2fTVA/s400/7498.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522195588342438898" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHpCXeodI/AAAAAAAAEfE/7U-Lmbngcbg/s1600/7508.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHpCXeodI/AAAAAAAAEfE/7U-Lmbngcbg/s400/7508.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522195600933560786" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHp7zw2jI/AAAAAAAAEfM/d_rLl7OTl-4/s1600/7510.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLHp7zw2jI/AAAAAAAAEfM/d_rLl7OTl-4/s400/7510.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522195616353016370" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLIhE1dnNI/AAAAAAAAEfk/uVL8l451T0g/s1600/7513.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLIhE1dnNI/AAAAAAAAEfk/uVL8l451T0g/s400/7513.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522196563668868306" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLIgbOLZQI/AAAAAAAAEfc/ec4568sTVx0/s1600/7516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLIgbOLZQI/AAAAAAAAEfc/ec4568sTVx0/s400/7516.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522196552498242818" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLIf2SsOQI/AAAAAAAAEfU/gjuJ-duWfBw/s1600/7519.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TKLIf2SsOQI/AAAAAAAAEfU/gjuJ-duWfBw/s400/7519.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522196542585059586" /></a><br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-63836764923727748532010-09-14T10:58:00.007-05:002010-09-14T12:38:39.478-05:00Wills 1st Day of School and a Letter from DaddyWill 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. <br /><br />The following letter is to him. Feel free to read on if you like.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-v9MheAVI/AAAAAAAAEec/Psnz_0mCi74/s1600/7450+crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 369px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-v9MheAVI/AAAAAAAAEec/Psnz_0mCi74/s400/7450+crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516821534420631890" /></a><br /><br />Will,<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-rVElUO8I/AAAAAAAAEd8/pDV5S_oLR14/s1600/IMG_7456.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-rVElUO8I/AAAAAAAAEd8/pDV5S_oLR14/s400/IMG_7456.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516816447048006594" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br />If there’s a single word you should live your life by, it should be this: Love.<br /><br />Some would live by the rule of success. Their lives will be stressful, unhappy and shallow.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-rvcXMpwI/AAAAAAAAEeE/nXXsnp5IqYU/s1600/IMG_7458.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-rvcXMpwI/AAAAAAAAEeE/nXXsnp5IqYU/s400/IMG_7458.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516816900107839234" /></a><br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-rv2-eiuI/AAAAAAAAEeM/7vxxO4jadgA/s1600/IMG_7465.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-rv2-eiuI/AAAAAAAAEeM/7vxxO4jadgA/s400/IMG_7465.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516816907251911394" /></a><br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-sopG8qqI/AAAAAAAAEeU/0ltmnRMUtDk/s1600/IMG_7462.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TI-sopG8qqI/AAAAAAAAEeU/0ltmnRMUtDk/s400/IMG_7462.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516817882781887138" /></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br />Sealed with tears.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Daddy<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-45231854148709955132010-09-10T23:51:00.002-05:002010-09-10T23:54:55.102-05:00Sleepover DanceTonight 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.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5FSV_FsZ1s?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5FSV_FsZ1s?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-86053141859445092382010-08-25T20:50:00.012-05:002010-09-11T14:55:29.128-05:00Will 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We hope you enjoy the pics.<br /><br /><br /><em><strong>Will,<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We know that many of these things will surely fade away, however the love in our hearts for you will always remain the same.<br /><br />We are so proud of the little man you are becoming, and we love you so much.<br /><br />All Our Love,<br /><br />Mommy and Daddy</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXK6fgT2mI/AAAAAAAAEdk/cV-UI4yLepw/s1600/IMG_7314.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509532825395911266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXK6fgT2mI/AAAAAAAAEdk/cV-UI4yLepw/s400/IMG_7314.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Little girls......<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKHBA_c6I/AAAAAAAAEdc/j6mCocG_r2Y/s1600/IMG_7279.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531941038158754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKHBA_c6I/AAAAAAAAEdc/j6mCocG_r2Y/s400/IMG_7279.jpg" /></a> </p><p>and their mommy's.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKG-kFlVI/AAAAAAAAEdU/VPjIGKVh64k/s1600/IMG_7285.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531940380054866" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKG-kFlVI/AAAAAAAAEdU/VPjIGKVh64k/s400/IMG_7285.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Jump Jump!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKGV8q4gI/AAAAAAAAEdM/LGgCHPT773Q/s1600/IMG_7295.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531929477308930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKGV8q4gI/AAAAAAAAEdM/LGgCHPT773Q/s400/IMG_7295.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Birthday Boy!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKGHxeTgI/AAAAAAAAEdE/dyssCVa8lzM/s1600/IMG_7298.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531925672250882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKGHxeTgI/AAAAAAAAEdE/dyssCVa8lzM/s400/IMG_7298.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKF5qOa6I/AAAAAAAAEc8/RGUnYlt_5LU/s1600/IMG_7305.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531921883753378" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXKF5qOa6I/AAAAAAAAEc8/RGUnYlt_5LU/s400/IMG_7305.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Big breath, big breath!!!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJy6q9FZI/AAAAAAAAEc0/3s5_L4z00WI/s1600/IMG_7311.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531595737732498" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJy6q9FZI/AAAAAAAAEc0/3s5_L4z00WI/s400/IMG_7311.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Yep, I nailed it. From long distance at that.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJykL60uI/AAAAAAAAEcs/KhN282zG22c/s1600/IMG_7312.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531589701980898" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJykL60uI/AAAAAAAAEcs/KhN282zG22c/s400/IMG_7312.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Notice my goofy aunt in the back.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJyaHaq5I/AAAAAAAAEck/knfJYsiPynI/s1600/IMG_7315.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531586998741906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJyaHaq5I/AAAAAAAAEck/knfJYsiPynI/s400/IMG_7315.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Girls, girls, girls.... some pretty cute ones wouldn't ya say?<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJxjIvC0I/AAAAAAAAEcc/RSk855jJzwE/s1600/IMG_7319.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531572240321346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJxjIvC0I/AAAAAAAAEcc/RSk855jJzwE/s400/IMG_7319.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Carter and Will taking a break from the jumping.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJxV1feLI/AAAAAAAAEcU/RrCdydKUcv4/s1600/IMG_7324.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531568669948082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJxV1feLI/AAAAAAAAEcU/RrCdydKUcv4/s400/IMG_7324.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Coool, a DINOSAUR!!!!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJXcTkepI/AAAAAAAAEcM/xUlf8t50gUg/s1600/IMG_7329.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531123730119314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJXcTkepI/AAAAAAAAEcM/xUlf8t50gUg/s400/IMG_7329.jpg" /></a> </p><p>MORE dinosaur stuff!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJXBpIDVI/AAAAAAAAEcE/ITCi5GGm51Q/s1600/IMG_7334.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531116572773714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJXBpIDVI/AAAAAAAAEcE/ITCi5GGm51Q/s400/IMG_7334.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJWmoJRnI/AAAAAAAAEb8/ZX2Dlp3W3NQ/s1600/IMG_7346.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509531109320902258" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXJWmoJRnI/AAAAAAAAEb8/ZX2Dlp3W3NQ/s400/IMG_7346.jpg" /></a> </p><p>A DS Daddy, I got a DS!!!!!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXI2yT5p3I/AAAAAAAAEbs/ck8QMtL7scU/s1600/IMG_7350.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509530562701404018" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXI2yT5p3I/AAAAAAAAEbs/ck8QMtL7scU/s400/IMG_7350.jpg" /></a> </p><p>Carter, Me and Maddox. They are my two best friends. Thanks for coming to my party and making my day special!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXI3dHAyAI/AAAAAAAAEb0/sfzHrahyvYQ/s1600/IMG_7360.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509530574190069762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/THXI3dHAyAI/AAAAAAAAEb0/sfzHrahyvYQ/s400/IMG_7360.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" /></a> </p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-91854511770409795272010-08-16T21:32:00.005-05:002010-08-16T21:48:15.779-05:00Happy Birthday Mackenzie!!!!!!!!!!!Today Taylor went to Mackenzie's birthday party. Mackenzie is one of the 4 ballerinas in the 4 swan dance that Taylor is doing. She is also in several other dances that Taylor is in. They will for sure be spending allot of time and travel together over this next year and probably many to come.<br /><br />We hope you enjoy the pics as much as we enjoyed the party!<br /><br /><br />Taylor and Mackenzie..... just a couple of girlfriends hanging out at the pool.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1vWTOOaI/AAAAAAAAEbk/k5MkdUcP7pk/s1600/IMG_7150%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506202213226002850" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1vWTOOaI/AAAAAAAAEbk/k5MkdUcP7pk/s400/IMG_7150%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br />You can do it!!!!!!!!!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1vDSWsxI/AAAAAAAAEbc/ZRfu-XUCmkY/s1600/IMG_7168%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506202208122090258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1vDSWsxI/AAAAAAAAEbc/ZRfu-XUCmkY/s400/IMG_7168%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> </p><p>These are all 4 of our beautiful ballerinas. How cute are they?</p><p>From left to right.. Mackenzie, Maddi, Taylor, and Jules.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1kawEEAI/AAAAAAAAEbU/GyLDfpmB-Ck/s1600/IMG_7176.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506202025442152450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1kawEEAI/AAAAAAAAEbU/GyLDfpmB-Ck/s400/IMG_7176.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p>Will with his buddy Carter. Carter is Mackenzies little brother. She and Taylor and Will and Carter are the same age.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1kDB1b8I/AAAAAAAAEbM/55sWSXU2tCo/s1600/IMG_7193.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506202019074240450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1kDB1b8I/AAAAAAAAEbM/55sWSXU2tCo/s400/IMG_7193.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p>Maddi and Jules play under the water.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1WzZIfHI/AAAAAAAAEbE/8gLjkES3hSA/s1600/IMG_7197.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506201791538691186" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1WzZIfHI/AAAAAAAAEbE/8gLjkES3hSA/s400/IMG_7197.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p>Four Swans a Swimming</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1WktGckI/AAAAAAAAEa8/zlbZY9U58KI/s1600/IMG_7203.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506201787595911746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1WktGckI/AAAAAAAAEa8/zlbZY9U58KI/s400/IMG_7203.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1BswQ-HI/AAAAAAAAEas/WGIBZbuZr9c/s1600/IMG_7221.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506201428979415154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1BswQ-HI/AAAAAAAAEas/WGIBZbuZr9c/s400/IMG_7221.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1B_418uI/AAAAAAAAEa0/v4xIT3yjxSk/s1600/IMG_7224.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506201434115666658" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGn1B_418uI/AAAAAAAAEa0/v4xIT3yjxSk/s400/IMG_7224.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Happy Birthday Mackenzie!!!!</p><p> </p><p>Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" /></a> </p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-68298477271458694192010-08-16T00:35:00.004-05:002010-08-16T00:46:05.168-05:00Taylor's Hip Hop DanceTaylor just finished her first choreography week for BET (Boni's En Toure). In case you didnt know its the competition troupe at the studio she dances at. <br /><br />This is a video I shot of her doing the choreography for part of it. They have allot of time to improve it as competitions don't start until February. You will see by the choreography that once they get it, no one is going to touch them. Its going to be that good. Its allot faster than it looks in the video. <br /><br />This was also a very bad day for her because she had tried to stay up the night before to sneak a peak at the tooth fairy. Needless to say she didnt give her best effort as she was doing her best to not fall asleep. I promise I will do my best to video her next time when she is awake. :)<br /><br />She is the blonde in the black shorts and shirt with the red bow in her hair.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fs_GRfp9pCs?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fs_GRfp9pCs?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-22234770068676723292010-08-11T00:24:00.012-05:002010-09-11T14:56:41.919-05:00Big/Little Sister PartyToday Taylor had her Big/Little Sister party. This was a party at her dance studio to celebrate the hard work they have done so far during choreography week and mainly find out who their big or little sister will be for the year.<br /><br />Taylor is of course a little since she is one of the youngest kids in this competition troupe. The big sister she got is Emma, and she is perfect for Taylor.<br /><br />The following pictures show some of the festivities. We hope you enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI3LQ9BfhI/AAAAAAAAEak/hicJJBZhvo0/s1600/IMG_7048.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504022361269173778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI3LQ9BfhI/AAAAAAAAEak/hicJJBZhvo0/s400/IMG_7048.jpg" /></a><br />This is Jules, Taylor, and Maddi. All three of them dance in three different numbers together. One tap, a ballet, and a hip hop. All of these are for competion.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2v5Ej5UI/AAAAAAAAEac/dxVqEya3yjQ/s1600/IMG_7028.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021891001869634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2v5Ej5UI/AAAAAAAAEac/dxVqEya3yjQ/s400/IMG_7028.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2vht4NFI/AAAAAAAAEaU/Z_st1pG91Zc/s1600/7026.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021884732716114" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2vht4NFI/AAAAAAAAEaU/Z_st1pG91Zc/s400/7026.jpg" /></a> Another pic of Taylor and Maddi. They have danced together for a year now and it seems like they will be together for years to come.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2bX2v59I/AAAAAAAAEaM/ZYR980E6nBc/s1600/IMG_7052.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021538488182738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2bX2v59I/AAAAAAAAEaM/ZYR980E6nBc/s400/IMG_7052.jpg" /></a> Working on the tap number with Miss Amy!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2bE7AgWI/AAAAAAAAEaE/zEiz1WALsaI/s1600/IMG_7037.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021533405774178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2bE7AgWI/AAAAAAAAEaE/zEiz1WALsaI/s400/IMG_7037.jpg" /></a> Taylor, Mackenzie, and Maddi just waiting for their next class.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2TOzfCRI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/yu9v7L9dL18/s1600/IMG_7058.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021398619621650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2TOzfCRI/AAAAAAAAEZ8/yu9v7L9dL18/s400/IMG_7058.jpg" /></a><br />Girls just being girly.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2TIRIFBI/AAAAAAAAEZ0/TNGN_Zmbq-0/s1600/IMG_7053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021396864898066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2TIRIFBI/AAAAAAAAEZ0/TNGN_Zmbq-0/s400/IMG_7053.jpg" /></a><br />Maddi gets her big sister, and a gift in the process!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2J_tgl9I/AAAAAAAAEZs/3ciCpNsdzOQ/s1600/IMG_7086.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021239949203410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2J_tgl9I/AAAAAAAAEZs/3ciCpNsdzOQ/s400/IMG_7086.jpg" /></a><br />Taylor signs her first autograph.</p><p><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2JqFjOlI/AAAAAAAAEZk/tucNYRPJEAU/s1600/IMG_7075.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021234144459346" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI2JqFjOlI/AAAAAAAAEZk/tucNYRPJEAU/s400/IMG_7075.jpg" /></a><br />Taylor meets her big sister Emma! She just loves her and they have much in common.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1-jOPjpI/AAAAAAAAEZU/p28OGAXDu5c/s1600/IMG_7087.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021043323309714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1-jOPjpI/AAAAAAAAEZU/p28OGAXDu5c/s400/IMG_7087.jpg" /></a><br />Filling out a questionairre to learn more about her big.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1-5jUcBI/AAAAAAAAEZc/g5qXWfmT6SA/s1600/IMG_7089.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504021049317290002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1-5jUcBI/AAAAAAAAEZc/g5qXWfmT6SA/s400/IMG_7089.jpg" /></a><br />Emma and Taylor getting some snacks from the food line.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1lijDX_I/AAAAAAAAEZM/GLmZo344wc0/s1600/IMG_7093.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504020613645426674" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1lijDX_I/AAAAAAAAEZM/GLmZo344wc0/s400/IMG_7093.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1lfMrMZI/AAAAAAAAEZE/AZku08Kies0/s1600/IMG_7090.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504020612746260882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TGI1lfMrMZI/AAAAAAAAEZE/AZku08Kies0/s400/IMG_7090.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Hope you enjoyed the pics. It will get alot more exciting when I have pics and videos of the actual dances when they are in costume and all. Hopefully even some pics of them posing with trophies!</p><p>Make sure you leave some comment love for Taylor and wish her well with BET (Bonis En Toure)!<br /><br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" /></a> </p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-73227975005161139342010-08-07T14:39:00.014-05:002010-08-11T00:55:03.313-05:00BET Mixer at the lakeFor those of you who dont know, Taylor auditioned for the competition dance troupe at Bonis Dance and Performing Arts Studio a few months back and made it. We couldn't be more proud. She has only been in dance for a little less than a year and has already passed auditions into The Woodlands Dance Company (they do The Nutcracker) and BET (<a href="http://www.bonisentoure.com/">Boni's En Toure</a>). <div><br /></div><div>We had our first event of this season at Boni's Lake House. It was a ton of fun and both of the kids had a great time. Here are a few pics from that weekend.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF24C0_KHCI/AAAAAAAAEW8/2hxarECb5cg/s1600/IMG_6956.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502756678439410722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF24C0_KHCI/AAAAAAAAEW8/2hxarECb5cg/s400/IMG_6956.JPG" /></a>This is Taylor and her friend Maddi. They have danced together for almost a year and are two of just a few girls that are on the troupe at such an early age. They are in three competition dances together and who knows yet how many classes. They will be spending much time together and we look forward to getting to know this sweet little girl and her family better.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF274bSYTzI/AAAAAAAAEY8/wP1VVBdwKgo/s1600/IMG_6929.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502760897788530482" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF274bSYTzI/AAAAAAAAEY8/wP1VVBdwKgo/s400/IMG_6929.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27p6-LZwI/AAAAAAAAEY0/6xbLKfiavN8/s1600/IMG_6937.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502760648595695362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27p6-LZwI/AAAAAAAAEY0/6xbLKfiavN8/s400/IMG_6937.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27pbrqKqI/AAAAAAAAEYs/ZTJx4Swfqyg/s1600/IMG_6933.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502760640196520610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27pbrqKqI/AAAAAAAAEYs/ZTJx4Swfqyg/s400/IMG_6933.JPG" /></a>Going out on the boat!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27RJP309I/AAAAAAAAEYk/77P5XzJtDXc/s1600/IMG_6940.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502760222931276754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27RJP309I/AAAAAAAAEYk/77P5XzJtDXc/s400/IMG_6940.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27Qg-robI/AAAAAAAAEYc/Uym-QMf_Uk4/s1600/IMG_6938.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502760212121756082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF27Qg-robI/AAAAAAAAEYc/Uym-QMf_Uk4/s400/IMG_6938.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF2660BA-GI/AAAAAAAAEYU/QgekpChV-H8/s1600/IMG_6946.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502759839274694754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF2660BA-GI/AAAAAAAAEYU/QgekpChV-H8/s400/IMG_6946.jpg" /></a>This is Grace on the left. She has often had her private lesson right before Taylors, so Taylor has had the chance to watch her solos, duets, etc. She is two years older than Taylor and Taylor just thinks the world of her.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF266WU8HbI/AAAAAAAAEYM/2lKefVvqQf8/s1600/IMG_6944.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502759831305199026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF266WU8HbI/AAAAAAAAEYM/2lKefVvqQf8/s400/IMG_6944.JPG" /></a>Everyone thinks the world of this cute one. I just cant remember his name? Geez he is cute though!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26k1tPPFI/AAAAAAAAEYE/195VFtDcZ6A/s1600/IMG_6973.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502759461771492434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26k1tPPFI/AAAAAAAAEYE/195VFtDcZ6A/s400/IMG_6973.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26kLXN40I/AAAAAAAAEX8/YdRBwEwwWb8/s1600/IMG_6979.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502759450404840258" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26kLXN40I/AAAAAAAAEX8/YdRBwEwwWb8/s400/IMG_6979.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26NUJUnCI/AAAAAAAAEX0/6Z8O-o37tTA/s1600/IMG_6992.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502759057625488418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26NUJUnCI/AAAAAAAAEX0/6Z8O-o37tTA/s400/IMG_6992.JPG" /></a><br />Taylor and Miss Megan. She is the blonde and a dancer that also was an assistant teacher in two of Taylor's classes last year. Of course Taylor loves her to death.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26Mwbw8yI/AAAAAAAAEXs/uwdbn_Of0nM/s1600/IMG_6996.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502759048039166754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF26Mwbw8yI/AAAAAAAAEXs/uwdbn_Of0nM/s400/IMG_6996.JPG" /></a>Miss Boni and that cute little boy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF25vweq55I/AAAAAAAAEXk/jW2ooB24i8k/s1600/IMG_7008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502758549835147154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF25vweq55I/AAAAAAAAEXk/jW2ooB24i8k/s400/IMG_7008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF25vWBd3mI/AAAAAAAAEXc/CrU1P6K_kU4/s1600/IMG_7013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502758542733336162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF25vWBd3mI/AAAAAAAAEXc/CrU1P6K_kU4/s400/IMG_7013.JPG" /></a>Taylor and Miss Terry. She is the one responsible for seeing Taylor's ability for dance and getting her the right instruction. We owe much to her.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF240v4EtrI/AAAAAAAAEXU/osSeBYSOzEw/s1600/IMG_7021.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502757536060978866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF240v4EtrI/AAAAAAAAEXU/osSeBYSOzEw/s400/IMG_7021.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>The famous Miss Boni! She taught Taylor's ballet class this summer and of course Taylor loved having her.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF240EUQYpI/AAAAAAAAEXM/M0J8ZwlxIhk/s1600/IMG_7020.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502757524368024210" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF240EUQYpI/AAAAAAAAEXM/M0J8ZwlxIhk/s400/IMG_7020.jpg" /></a>All of the team posing for a group shot. Taylor and Maddi were still out on the boat in case you couldn't find them. Not trying to trick ya or anything.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF24Dr3tInI/AAAAAAAAEXE/CjasQ8M66sc/s1600/IMG_6966.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502756693172101746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/TF24Dr3tInI/AAAAAAAAEXE/CjasQ8M66sc/s400/IMG_6966.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I hope you enjoyed these shots from our lake party. We are no longer using Facebook, so we will be posting things here much more often. So check back often!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" /></a></div>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-48484614839476074492010-04-01T18:23:00.009-05:002010-04-01T21:10:56.560-05:00Special Guest Post Please ReadToday I was given the honor to guest post at <a href="http://carleighmckenna.blogspot.com/">Caring for Carleigh</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="hthttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZTAvLxP5UWs/SevoLicBVCI/AAAAAAAAAbg/1kfJS6QDRC8/S1600-R/carleigh-sb.jpgtp://carleighmckenna.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-OVxhyWNnSQ/Spw21U-QUpI/AAAAAAAAAY0/iPALeWe6DxA/s400/CarleighButton.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br />The author is Holly Haas and she is a very special friend of our family. Please read the story and find out just how she has touched our family. I have no doubt that her story will touch you too.<br /><br />I could write many blog posts about how truly special she is, and the moving story that she has to tell. However I will let her words do the talking to your hearts just as they have ours.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/S7Utbt2_EuI/AAAAAAAAEWs/D4aCVl8Wi-w/s1600/carleigh-sb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/S7Utbt2_EuI/AAAAAAAAEWs/D4aCVl8Wi-w/s400/carleigh-sb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455316477819163362" /></a><br />Please click one of the links to<a href="http://carleighmckenna.blogspot.com/"> Caring for Carliegh</a>. Read our story (my guest post) then learn for yourself more about this wonderful family. Their story touches all who read it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/S7VMovIuXXI/AAAAAAAAEW0/ayvfGcKLj5w/s1600/Padre+Island+Corpus+Christi,+TX+(3)-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/S7VMovIuXXI/AAAAAAAAEW0/ayvfGcKLj5w/s400/Padre+Island+Corpus+Christi,+TX+(3)-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455350786360761714" /></a><br />You can also read more about the Haas family at <a href="http://haasfamilyblessings.blogspot.com/">Haas Family Blessings</a>.<br /><br />This post and my guest post are dedicated to <a href="http://carleighmckenna.blogspot.com/">Carleigh</a> and all the Haas family. Our love to you always.<br /><br />Please visit their blogs and leave them some comment love.<br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427473987022512115.post-89459973564664899222010-03-30T13:16:00.008-05:002010-03-30T14:14:19.031-05:00Run Carey Run!This past weekend Carey traveled to Austin Texas and ran in a Half Marathon with her sister Lindsay. This was her first marathon to run in and I had to post about it especially as to how well she did. You know the proud hubby post.<br /><br />I think she picked this race to run in because it featured "a fabulous post race-party with mini spa treatments, catered brunch, and shopping." Notice the spa treatments and shopping part? Nothing better than an after race massage eh??<br /><br />Out of over 1000 contestants she placed 45th overall, 38th among females, and 6th among her age group. Oops I almost put her age group! Yikes, that would have been a no no for sure. :) Her time was 1:50:49 with a split of 58:57.<br /><br />Most importantly is that she did VERY well for her first race in a strange place on a VERY difficult course with tons of steep hills.<br /><br />In her own words:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">The hills on this course were like no other. I physically felt ill when I got to the top of the worst one. I ran a mile or two with a stray dog and a cow in a pasture ran along side of me for a little bit. Lindsay and I got to high five each other about 7 to 8 miles into the race as we passed going opposite ways. The soles of my feet felt like they were going to burn a hole in the bottom of my shoes. We got complimentary massages, water, Gatorade, fruit, protein bars and more after the race. Lindsay and I walked funny all day on Saturday and Sunday because our legs and feet hurt.<br /><br />I enjoyed it very much and will continue to train for the next one. I am hooked!</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span></span><br />So there you have it! Yaaaaaay Mommy, you did so well and we are so proud of you!<br /><br />Please leave Carey some comment love giving her support. Maybe it will get her to post here more often. :) It is always greatly appreciated!<br /><br />Love and Prayers,<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s1600-h/siggyedit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316603910464858962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 61px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl5xDEXs71M/SchfFoa161I/AAAAAAAAD7Y/77Put9tex7k/s200/siggyedit.jpg" border="0" /></a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407718659973399038noreply@blogger.com18