Taylor's Hip Hop Dance

Taylor 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.

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.

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. :)

She is the blonde in the black shorts and shirt with the red bow in her hair.



Love and Prayers,

Big/Little Sister Party

Today 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.

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.

The following pictures show some of the festivities. We hope you enjoy!

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.

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.

Working on the tap number with Miss Amy!

Taylor, Mackenzie, and Maddi just waiting for their next class.


Girls just being girly.

Maddi gets her big sister, and a gift in the process!

Taylor signs her first autograph.

Taylor meets her big sister Emma! She just loves her and they have much in common.

Filling out a questionairre to learn more about her big.

Emma and Taylor getting some snacks from the food line.





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!

Make sure you leave some comment love for Taylor and wish her well with BET (Bonis En Toure)!


Love and Prayers,

BET Mixer at the lake

For 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 (Boni's En Toure).

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.

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.





Going out on the boat!





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.

Everyone thinks the world of this cute one. I just cant remember his name? Geez he is cute though!






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.

Miss Boni and that cute little boy.



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.

The famous Miss Boni! She taught Taylor's ballet class this summer and of course Taylor loved having her.

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.



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!

Love and Prayers,

Special Guest Post Please Read

Today I was given the honor to guest post at Caring for Carleigh.

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.

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.


Please click one of the links to Caring for Carliegh. Read our story (my guest post) then learn for yourself more about this wonderful family. Their story touches all who read it.


You can also read more about the Haas family at Haas Family Blessings.

This post and my guest post are dedicated to Carleigh and all the Haas family. Our love to you always.

Please visit their blogs and leave them some comment love.

Love and Prayers,

Run 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.

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??

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.

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.

In her own words:

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.

I enjoyed it very much and will continue to train for the next one. I am hooked!

So there you have it! Yaaaaaay Mommy, you did so well and we are so proud of you!

Please leave Carey some comment love giving her support. Maybe it will get her to post here more often. :) It is always greatly appreciated!

Love and Prayers,

The Worst Thing!

Ok here it is. The moment you have all been waiting for. I know the anticipation is killing you right?

This is your chance to break free! Release your burdens and come clean. Tell us what the worst thing you think you ever did was. Or was it something that happened to you? Or was it a lie you told to someone? Maybe you bribed your kids? Ya nice try but we all do that.

Anything that you feel would be fun to share. In most cases Im betting that many of these will be funny.

Just go to the link here and tell us what you did.

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Now come on, what is it? Did you lose your pants in church? Or could it have been some unexpected gas in a really bad place? Please share! I cant wait to laugh along with you.

I will be sharing mine soon don't worry.

Love and Prayers,