A Love for Dance...

This past weekend Avah had her second dance competition. She dances with a new dance studio in the valley, The Edge. This is their second year in business (Avah's first year competing), this studio is AMAZING! They have had amazing accomplishments only being in their second year, and I am so proud to say that my little girl has been apart of this company. It is breaking my heart that we won't be able to be apart of it after this year. I only hope that when we move, we are able to find a dance studio that is as great as this one!! The owners of The Edge and sisters Jamie and Julie, and honestly they are truly amazing, talented, caring people. The love they have for dance and for these girls is truly incredible. It's been so fun to watch Avah grow as a person and as a dancer. I could not be happier with her first season of competition! I know we will truly miss this company, these coaches, and the other girls that Avah has made friendships with!!

The Edge took overall Grand Champions at this past weekends competition. It is a huge accomplishment!! Avah's team received Celebrity Star Superior in Hip Hop and Jazz, and a Celebrity Star in lyrical, and her Hip Hop received judges choice. The Edge Dance Company also got best Choreography!! It was such a fun day!!

Reagan and Avah

Reagan and Avah

Avah doing a handstand - she is always in a handstand...parking lots, living rooms, stores, anywhere she can she does it!

My pretty girl!

The Edge Dance Company - Grand Champions!

A big SHOUT OUT to my SIS...on her BIRTHDAY!

Today is my sisters birthday!! I hope she doesn't kill me for putting it out there, but I think she should totally embrace this birthday!! She is one of the most TALENTED, CARING, LOVING, FUN, FABULOUS, GORGEOUS, GRACIOUS, SPECTACULAR, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, FANTASTIC (I could go on and on) person I know. I am proud that she is my sister! I love her strength and courage, her loving heart and she is beautiful in and out. Jayme, you are the best sister, friend I could ever hope for. I think the world of you. I hope you have an amazing FABULOUS birthday!! Can't wait to give you the biggest hug every tomorrow!! LOVE YOU!!

40 NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!! 

Blogging, Easter 2014, and NON iPhone Pictures!

It's been to long - I mean really, I can't even get a blog post in once a month, what is that about? I have let the simplicity of Facebook takeover blogging. Before Avah was born I used to blog all of the time, once she was born it was few and far between. Now it's non existent. I am the only thing that stands in my way of blogging about my life experiences, about my adorable family. I love reading my friends blogs, those who keep them updated, and I always think how great it will be for them one day when they can look back and remember all of the great things they did, all the great pictures of their family and adventures. Which brings me to the most important reason for my post today - I don't keep a journal, I take A LOT of pictures, mostly with my iPhone. My kids will be able to see them one day, but I will not always be around to tell them about the adventures behind them. So her I go (again) to try to be consistent with my blog - I am hoping I can find tips on how to keep it going. Blogging consistently is on my life changing list, so here it goes! Wish me luck!

Easter 2014 was a great one, even though Derek had his tonsils out, he was in great spirits!! I am grateful for the family I have, especially my husband, Avah and Derek...

Who doesn't love to fly a kite!

Derek Dominick - (and Mia in the window)