Dancing for the Trophy, Performing for the Love

Thanks to Chat GPT for that cheesy title, but it's true! Our girls love getting trophies, but they love performing more. It seems like just yesterday we were at showcase and here we are at the end of the season. But what a way to end!! Brynnli had her last solo performing "Chapel of Love" and she did amazing!! She hit her double turn perfectly and had so much sass and facials. 

Tyler and the kids went to grab dinner and we didn't realize awards were going to happen so soon. I called Tyler in a panic and told him to try to rush back for awards. They were literally running as fast as they could and they made it just in time for the overall awards and I'm so glad they did because Brynnli 1st place in her division and she got 5th overall in the beginning category!!! We were so excited and proud of her!! This is Brynnli's first time making it into the overall category!! That smile says it all!

Trio did amazing for their last comp and took 1st place in their division! These girls are so fun together and know how to perform. But they are also really weird as demonstrated in the 2nd picture. 

Dance friends are the best friends. All of these girls dance on the same team and are the same age, but their heights tell a different story. 

This was a hard solo competition because Makayla, Harper, and Avery were all competing in the same division against each other. They were so great to cheer each other on, but it is really hard to compete against your best dance friends. Avery took 1st, Makayla took 2nd, and Harper took 3rd, but they all danced so well. 

I love how Haiden gives each girl a pep talk before they compete and knows the girls and what each one needs. 

I will miss seeing Makayla perform this dance. It was by far my favorite dance she has ever done. 

The next day was the last team competition, and Synergy swept the whole thing! All of their dances took 1st place. 

Brynnli's hip hop team was awarded the overall high point of the beginning division!!

This was a great dance season and I am so sad it has come to an end. I love watching our girls perform onstage. In true dance fashion, we will take the weekend off and start the new dance season on Monday... no joke. 

April Adventures Await!

3rd quarter grades came out and guess who got a 4.0? These two!! They are the best students and we are so proud of them... although I am starting to regret my decision to pay them $50 every time they get a 4.0. 

Lagoon with cousins! How many kids fit in the haunted house cart?

You're never too old to ride Puff... Look how much fun Caden is having!!

Bulgy is still one of Brynnli's favorite rides. All of the cousins watched Brynnli go on this ride and every time she would go by us we would all scream and wave. I think Brynnli might have been a little embarrassed. To make Brynnli cringe even more, Tyler ran in at the end of the ride and insisted on helping her out of the ride and carried her out, just like a little kid. 

Makayla's trio made the Hustle Dance competition Instagram page. 

Hey, it's a legit question... Tyler, what's the answer? 

While the girls were at a dance competition, Tyler and Caden got to go mountain biking with the young men in Moab. They said some of the trails were very challenging, but they had a lot of fun. There were lots of flat tires along the way and the boys learned the importance of having the right equipment (aka, not a cheap bike that's 30 years old). 

Looks like Caden was worn out by the end. 

I love spring time. I love the way our house looks when all the leaves on the tree start blossoming. 

I left to run some errands and had to chuckle at Caden and all of his friends over. Caden has such a great group of friends!

My mom turned 76 years old and we celebrated her birthday with dinner at our house. My mom had no idea what was going on, but she had fun. We love being with her and know her time is short. 

Brynnli's team was picked to go to a company convention. They had to attend classes for 2 days and then there was a competition. Brynn was not excited for this event at all. But I stayed close by and brought her lunch both days. The funniest part is when I picked her up at the end of day 2 and she looked at me and said, "Get me out of this place!" 

Poor thing was exhausted after dancing for 2 days. 

The Moffies were visiting from Florida, so Brynnli got to play with Abigail for a few days. They had so much fun together!

This next part is a little vulnerable for me, but here we go... A few years ago we were looking for something to do as a family and we decided to go hiking up Ensign Peak. It's a pretty steep hike, maybe a mile and a half. I was so out of shape that I struggled to climb it. I had to take breaks every couple of minutes, and eventually the kids and Tyler left me behind and ran up the hill. I was so embarrassed and mad at myself that I couldn't climb it with my family. Fast forward to today and I have been on a heath journey to get in better shape and lose weight. I decided I would try to hike Ensign peak again, and this time I was able to climb it without feeling so frustrated with myself. It was a good moment for me! 

 Whelp, that's all for now!