Fort Worth and Dallas

 Fort Worth was our next stop.  We enjoyed the stockyards and the cattle drive.

We ended out trip with a visit to the JFK Museum.  It was a well done, fascinating museum. The assasin was hiding at this window behind boxes. 

There is an X on the street marking the spot that JFK was shot in the motorcade. 

It was a quick trip, and it was different with Brooke being on her mission trip, but we enjoyed our time in Texas.

Spring Break in Texas - Waco and Dallas

 For Kayla's last Spring Break of high school, we decided to go to Texas for a few days. We flew into Dallas.

The next day we headed down to Waco to check out Magnolia.

It was a fun morning, and the girls were able to try In and Out for the first time.  They both enjoyed it. 

The Dallas County Courthouse - built of red sandstone in 1892.

We did a scavenger hunt in Dallas, which is always fun.

Lemon lavender, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla with chocolate frosting.  Each one was excellent. 

Brooke's Mission Trip To Clarkston, GA

 Brooke decided to go on a mission trip during Spring Break.  She joined a team headed to Clarkston, GA which is one of the most diverse cities in the United States.

Southern Clogging Invitational

 The Southern Clogging Invitational was held in Columbus, North Carolina. 

Juniors

Moving Traditional - 1st place

Hoedown - 1st place

Traditional Moving Line - 2nd place

Standing Line - 4th place

Elementary Team of the Day (Traditional Moving Line)

Seniors

Moving Traditional - 3rd place

Hoedown - 1st place and Grand Champion

Traditional Moving Line - 1st place and Grand Champion

Standing Line - 3rd place

Formations Line - 1st place and Grand Champion

Precision - 1st place and Grand Champion

Overall Amateur Traditional Team (Precision routine)

Overall Amateur Contemporary Team (Traditional Formations routine)

Kayla and Gracie finally had their duo to put on the stage, and they did great! 

Brooke and Neko also put their duo on stage for the first time today.  Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture. Next time!

Finishing Out February

 Macy hasn't enjoyed driving, especially driving my large SUV. She prefers driving Kayla's smaller car, but it isn't always available to us.  We decided to go ahead and look for Macy a car a little earlier than we had planned so that she would be able to get some more driving time.

Kayla is enjoying her senior year.  She has a morning routine that often includes a cartoon and a nap. 

As soon as there is a warm day this one finds a way to get water involved. 

We ended the month clogging at a senior center. 

Blueridge Winterfest

We traveled to Lincolnton, North Carolina for a clogging competition this weekend. 

Macy continued to work on her blanket. Competitions can be long days, so she enjoys taking something to work on. 

Brooke did a great job with her solo.  She is more confident every time she gets on the stage. 

Juniors

Hoedown - 1st place and Grand Champion Elementary

Traditional Moving Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Elementary

Traditional Standing Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Elementary

Standing Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Elementary

Elementary Team of the Day - highest scoring routine (Standing Line - Popular)

Seniors

Hoedown - 1st place and Grand Champion Junior

Precision - 1st place and Grand Champion Junior

Traditional Moving Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Junior

Traditional Standing Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Junior

Standing Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Junior

Moving Line - 1st place and Grand Champion Junior

Junior Team of the Day - highest scoring routine (Traditional Moving Line - Best Day Ever)

Kicking off February

 Brooke decided that she wanted to try contacts.  It took over a week for her to be able to take them in and out on her own, but she's been excited about them. 

We went bowling, and it is extremely rare that we order food while bowling. The girls loved that their food was delivered by a robot - and a robot cat at that! You can pet the robot and it will pur. 

Battle of the Books - Team Book Jovi

They did a great job, read a lot of books, and had fun!