March 29 - March 31, 2013

LTC 2013

 

The girls have been working hard since LTC last year getting ready for this year.  LTC 2013 was at the JW Marriott in Tucson this year, so we decided to head down early Friday morning and give the girls a little time to hang out by the pool.

 

 

 

Friday was a busy day, first events were chorus.  Mike spent a lot of time picking out music and working with both groups, but mid year he handed off the 3-5th grade group so he could focus more on the High School Group. 

 

Both groups did wonderful!

 

3-5th grade chorus (Kaitlyn's group)

 

6-12 grade chorus (Kenzie's group)

 

Bible Reading

 

 Kenzie signing (I tried to upload video, but it didn't work)

 

Kaitlyn signing

 

To finish up the evening, we headed down to dinner finally around 9:30, then up to our room with one king size bed...Did I say one bed, yep that is right and no bedding.  We got the girls settled down and put them in the bed.  Mike decided to lay across the top. 

 

 

Around 1:00am we both decided that was not going to work.  Mike grabbed his pillow we headed to the lobby, Mike threatened the front desk he was going to sleep on one of there sofas in the lobby, LOL.  That did the trick about 1:30 am we finally got an air mattress and bedding, moved the girls onto the air mattress and climbed into bed. 

 

Saturday morning started bright and early with Bible Bowl. 

 

Kaitlyn did amazing her first year doing bible bowl.  She got 64/75 questions right.  Kenzie did really well also.  We are so proud of both girls.

 

 While Kenzie and Kailtyn were at bible bowl, Kathryn and I went and had breakfast, Mike was still asleep.  After breakfast Kathryn and I got to see the Easter bunny. 

 

 

3-5th grade Drama

 

6-12 grade Drama. 

 Chatty Patty and Chatty Maddy, who would have ever thought Kenzie would wear a tutu. 

 

 

It was a great weekend, after drama was done Saturday we got to spend a couple more hours by the pool then we had a fun evening eating and visiting with everyone. 

 

Another successful year of LTC complete!

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 14, 2013

FRIENDS

 

Brad, Denise and Audrey came to Arizona for Spring Break.  I was so nice having them here. 

 

 

Thursday, the hottest day of the week, we went to a Ranger Spring training game.  We had a good time.  Always enjoy spending time with Denise.

March 9, 2013

BRAVO Dance Competition

 

After three days of Science Camp it's off to dance competiton. 

Kaitlyn had an amazing day. 

Her solo was beautiful.

 

 

 

Here is a picture of her and Mr. Michael her choregrapher with all her awards from the day.

Most Photogenic

Dynamic Costume

Platinium 1st place

3rd Place Overall

 

March 8, 2013

Snow, Sleet, Rain and Tumble Weeds

As we left Prescott it was sleeting - snowing as we hit the valley it turned into pouring rain and wind.

Did I say wind, yes the wind blew so hard I found our trash can at the end of the street and on my way to dance I saw these JC Penney employees moving the tumbleweeds that had blown in front of the doors.

 

Here is a picture of the girls standing in front of the big pile of tumbleweeds.

March 6, 2013 - March 8, 2013

5th Grade Science Camp

Kaitlyn and I had a great time at science camp up in Prescott, AZ.  We were in a cabin with 7 girls and 3 adults.  It was a fun cold three days!

 

Here we go, no turning back.  Kaitlyn and I are off to Science Camp. 

 

 

One of of our first activities for our group was to go hiking.  The kids had so much fun, hiking around the rock finding hideouts and little caves. 

 

Kaitlyn Rock Climbing

 

Our next family archery hunter??

 

Our cabin, we had such a sweet group of girls, that is why we gave them the award

 "Sweet Savvy Seven" 

 

Emily, Cooper and Kaitlyn

 

Woke up Friday morning to the sound of sleet hitting the window.  Kinda exciting, but I have to say I'm glad it held off until our last day.  They decided to call the district and have the buses come early and head home, so the girls missed out on there last activity.  That's OK, Kaitlyn and I had already planned on leaving early since it's competition weekend.  I need a NAP!

 

As we head the the car, the sleet is starting to change to snow and really come down and Murphy's Law, the car won't start.  Had the car jump started and we are on our way. 

 

 

February 23, 2013

Another weekend, where is time going? 

Mike and Kenzie went to church this morning to go door knocking and hand out flyer's about our upcoming VBS and work on their skit.  Kaitlyn, Kathryn and I slept in or at least I did, hopefully they did too. 

 Kathryn had her first cookie booth sale today at the Chandler Car Show.  She started out a little timid, but got the hang of it and became a good little sales girl.  We got to see the Batmobile which recently sold at a Phoenix auction for $4.6 million. 

 

 

We came home had a little family time, picked some lemons and made lemonade.

 

 

It's been a busy, but fun day!

 

 

February 17, 2013

Starpower Dance Competition Day 2

 

Another early morning, last night we spent the night nearby which meant we didn't have to leave as early, but we still had to be here at 7:00 am.  First dance for Kaitlyn was group dance
Granola Suite/Fosse.
 

 

Granola Suite received 4 3/4 Stars, 2nd place All-Around and Outstanding Choreography. 

 Off to another great start!

 

 

Kaitlyn and Moira dressed and ready for Royal T.

 

Girls did awesome job on Royal T, they received 5 Stars, 1st place in their category and

 1st place All-Around. 

 

 

Kaitlyn and her friends dressed and ready to "Dance With Somebody"

 

Last dance for Kaitlyn today, "Dance With Somebody,"  the did great once again. 

 4 1/2 Stars and 6th place All-Around. 

 

 

Dance Loft had an AMAZING weekend!!

 

 

It's always a long tiring weekend, but so much fun hanging out with everyone and of course Kaitlyn loves dancing!

 

 

 

 



February 16, 2013

Starpower Dance Competition

Today was an early morning, we had to be in North Phoenix at 7:00 which meant we left the house dressed and ready to go around 6:00 am.  Kaitlyn's solo, "I Believe" was at 9:49 am. 
 

 

As you can see she had an amazing start to her weekend.  Kaitlyn got 5 Stars which is the highest score possible, (meaning she scored between 285-300 between 3 judges) 1st place out of lyricals and 3rd place all around in all types of dances in her age group.  She also recieved the Costume Award.

 

 

Next dance of the day is Shwork

 Shwork took 4 3/4 Stars, 1st place is catagory and 1st place All-Around, it also ended up taking Higest Score for the weekend.  We will be watching throughout the season.  If any of our dances finish first at the end of the season we win trip.  Wow, wouldn't that be fun!

 

 

9:00 pm Saturday night last dance for Kaitlyn her trio, Suave. Kaitlyn had a little slip and fell she recovered nice and they scored 4 3/4 Stars and 2nd place All-Around.

 

 

 

First day a success Good Night!!



February 10, 2013

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

 

Chandler Children's Choir performed Sunday in the Chandler Chinese New Year celebration.  Kenzie and Kathryn had so much fun seeing all the different performances.  The choir has been working hard since the first of the year learning their song in Chinese.   

February 9, 2013

YMCA Pink Panther Volleyball

 

Kenzie's Volleyball Team for the Fall and Winter Season.  They had their tournament Saturday, they won one and lost two so we were done in the first round, but these girls have learned and grown so much. 

 

February 1, 2013

February 1, 2013



AZ Music Educators Conference

 

Chandler Children's Choir - Cantus Choir was invited to sing at the AZ Music Educators Conference.  This is quite an honor, the choir did amazing.  Kenzie is on the top row just left of the Mrs. Aimee, sitting on the wrong side to get her in the picture. 

 

 

Kenzie 13th Birthday Party

Natalie(wolf), Meredith, Claire & Kenzie

  Meredith, Natalie, Kenzie & Claire

 

For Kenzie's birthday she invited 3 girls over for dinner and ice skating.  The had some much fun just talking and giggling I could hardly get them out the door.  We went to Oregano's for dinner.  Of course there was a wait so the girls found a way to entertain themselves, by playing duck duck goose.  Yes these are 13 year old.  After dinner we headed to Polar Ice in Gilbert to do a little ice skating.  No one wanted to hold Kenzie's hand, she had a tendency to fall alot.  LOL!  The girls had a good time.  What a way to end the day and celebrate 13.  I think this is a birthday she will remember!

 

January 31, 2013

Kenzie 13th Birthday Surprise

 

For Kenzie's 13th Birthday I came up with this idea to give her a total room makeover.  Should be easy, they do it on those shows all the time.  HAHA!!!  Got the girls off to school, Kenzie had no idea.  Mike stayed home to help.  First job, empty room. 

Room emptied.  Looks pretty big when there is nothing in it.  I started taping and painting, Mike took on the job of removing wallpaper.   After room was painted and all the wallpaper removed,  Of course Thursday's are our busiest days, 3:00 I had to pick up the first round of kids.  I left Mike to work on the new bed which was in pieces and had to be put together.  Checked in after dropping off Kathryn at choir and Kaitlyn at dance.  Kenzie called the house because Youth For Christ Club was canceled and she asked dad to pick her up, he said mom was out running kids around and he couldn't get her.  Wow we dodged that one.  Finished putting bed together and started the clean up process.  I wish I had taken a picture of the rest of the downstairs.  We had stuff every where.  Picked up Kenzie took her to choir, picked up Kathryn  and come home to find the bed almost done.  I started questioning whether we would finish this project.  Mike went to pick up Kenzie from choir, took her to dinner and then picked up Kaitlyn from dance.  Between 7:30 - 9:00 I surprisingly got everything put away and the rest of her stuff in the garage. 

New work area, complete with Aunt Becky's old laptop.  Bulletin board area

 not complete yet (ran out of time).

New wallpaper still to come

 

Turned off the light and was on the couch when they walked in.  Kenzie had gotten balloons and cookies at choir.  During our crazy day I had managed to stop at Albertsons and pick up the cookie cake which I had ordered the day before.  So on the counter was one box (not wrapped - who had time to wrap today) from Glenn and Rita and her cookie cake.  I told Kenzie it was awfully late and Kathryn was already in bed we could celebrate her birthday this weekend.  I could tell she was a little disappointed, but said ok, I'll just celebrate all weekend.  After procrastinating, Kaitlyn headed upstairs and Kenzie finally headed to her room.  Mike snuck around through the office and hid in her room.  As soon as she walked in and turned on the light dad started singing happy birthday, I was in the door behind her.  I wish I had a video camera going to catch her expression.  She just kept jumping up and down saying "Oh my goodness, oh my goodness....I love you!!!!" 

This Birthday Surprise was so worth it to see her expression.

Love you baby girls, can't believe you are a teenager.  Hope you enjoy your new grown up room.