Family Staycation

 Marc's family came in town for a few days, and everyone stayed at our house.  We missed having Tanya, Drew, Madison, and Clay though. The girls had fun with their cousins.

Happy 15th Birthday, Macy!

 We celebrated Macy with her friends. She requested pool and tacos.

She tried to blow out her candles with her mustache on, but she couldn't do it. 

She was so nervous to take her learner's permit test, but she did awesome, and now we have a new driver! So far she's not a fan of driving, but she's doing great.

These two had fun relaxing on their new floats.

Macy, 

It has been such a joy to watch you grow and mature during your first year of high school.  You have made some amazing friends and you worked hard in all of your classes. You are a thinker and a planner, yet only on your own terms. You have a sensitive heart, yet you can laugh and joke with your family. You are hilarious and witty. Your favorite place to be is curled up in your room - your safe place.  While you love being with your people, there is only so much noise and action your introverted self can enjoy. I look forward to what this next year holds for you, and I pray that you would continue to lean into Jesus in your journey.

Love forever and always, 

Mama

Dollywood Videos

Dollywood Clogging Classic

Dollywood Clogging Championships

 Three years after our last Dollywood competition, we were back.  It is one of our favorite competitions of the year. We started off our weekend with dinner at the Apple Barn. So much food!

This was her favorite part of the meal.

We didn't have a lot of time to go on rides Saturday due to a packed competition schedule.  It was supposed to rain all day, but we had some good breaks in the weather.  The park wasn't very crowded at all because of this, so that was nice! Sunday wasn't super crowded either, and the girls got to ride everything they wanted to before heading home.

New uniforms for the Starz team.

My teenage "twins."

Brooke competed in her solo again.  She was up against some really strong competition, but she did great.  She's working on not letting her nerves show, and she's getting much better at that!

A crepe with strawberries and nutella? Yes please!

We can't pass the nest of birds and not take a picture. 

Starz Kids

Line - 2nd

Traditional Formations Line - 2nd

Hoedown - 1st

Juniors

Line - 2nd

Traditional Line - 3rd

Formations Line - 2nd

Traditional Formations Line - 1st

Hoedown - 1st, Grand Champion

Precision - 1st, Grand Champion