Happy 18th Birthday, Kayla!

 Wow! Here we are.  Eighteen years old, and officially an adult. You are a kind, thoughtful, introspective, smart, beautiful young lady, and I couldn't be more proud of you.  Your love for the Lord and commitment to staying in the Word is special to see. You are easy to celebrate!

Designing a necklace at Kendra Scott

Dinner at Maggiano's 

Kayla, 

You are a delight and a joy. Watching you grow and blossom this past year has been so special to me. You are becoming more confident in who you are as a child of God, and that confidence shines through. You are a hard worker and a helper. You are always willing to lend a helping hand. Having a front-row seat to the first 18 years of your life has been one of the greatest joys of my life, and I can't wait to watch the next season of your life unfold. 

Love forever and always, 

Mama

Easter 2023

 We had Easter lunch at the Barfield's as well as an egg hunt.  I'm not sure how many more years the older two will look for eggs, but I think they had fun. 

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!