Showtime 2014!

This year the dance recital kind of slipped up on us. I mean, two weeks before the wedding we weren't really thinking about altering costumes or in my case finishing Ally's costume for our duet. It has been so much fun, but it's a huge relief now that it's behind us. 

I was in ten dances, Ally in eleven, and Kate was in four.

Since Ally was a senior this year, we got to do a duet together. During the beginning of the year, I begged Ally to let me choreograph a dance for us and all she would have to do is learn it. In the end, I think she was happy she did. I am going to miss having her in all of my classes, but I know that God has big plans for her in college.

Two other seniors we will miss are Annelise and Eli. They've been a part of Dance Camp longer than I can remember, and it will never be the same without them!

We had a blast performing at halftime basketball games with our funk team. I can't wait till next year!

My favorite dance was our tap dance even though our zootsuits felt like saunas.

Glynne taught three classes and was probably more nervous than we were.

I am going to end this blog with a giant THANK YOU to Mom and Dad. You pay the bills (and things do not come cheap putting soon-to-be five girls through dance), gave us rides when none of us could drive, and listened to us voice the frustrations that came along with learning ten or eleven dances in a limited amount of time.  We are so lucky to have such awesome parents and even when you doubt it, we still love you!

Till next year!

a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

Eccleisiastes 3:4

Bachelorette Party!

Today was the bachelorette party! Ally and I had been planning it for awhile now and it turned out better than we thought, which was a relief. We decided with all the crazy stuff happening next week it would work out better to have the bachelorette party sooner, so we made sandwiches and headed for the lake at noon! 

I made Glynne a daisy headband. It must have made her feel special because she didn't want to take it off!

I also made everyone bleach-pen T-shirts. And in case you're wondering, Ally did help get things ready and lots of other things I can't remember...

We had fancy cream soda bottles with super cool straws!

Glynne opened her gifts, then we played a few games.

To kill time, we took a whole lot of pictures. Annelise was the amazing photographer!

Kate, Katie, Glynne, me, and Ally. We were only missing one bridesmaid, Kaci, Kyle's sister.

We all had a good laugh at Kate in this picture... we think she looks like she's riding a donkey or something. Love you, Kate!

We attempted a pyramid, but Glynne was a chicken and didn't trust us to hold her.

Annelise was also our sunglass holder. I don't now what we would have done without her!

B.L.I.S.S- Can you see it?

We are going to miss you, Glynne, even though you'll still be close. Our house will never be the same without you! We love you and hope all your dreams come true!

You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

Psalm 119:114-116

Ally's Graduation!

Yep, it's that time of year! So much has changed since Glynne's graduation that I probably couldn't list everything if I tried, so I guess I'll start with the most recent change.

Ally graduated from High School last Saturday, and is now, officially, a freshmen in college. We are all so proud of you, Ally! I admit it has been a lot harder than I thought it would be to watch you grow up and become an adult, I even cried, which I hardly ever do in front of other people. 

Alright, I need to leave some sap for the end so I'll put it on pause for now.

Originally, we were going to have a cookout at the campsite, but had to change our plans due to the weather. We still somehow managed to get it all together it time.

It was a lot of fun getting out old pictures of Ally. We decided she looked a whole lot like Jackson.

Glynne was in charge of the desserts. She made triple chocolate cupcakes completely from scratch. They were amazing.

At the end, we showed the slideshow Mom and I made. Mom, Dad, and the grandparents said a few words about Ally and then we closed it out by sharing some of our favorite memories of her. 

Ally is so special to me and pretty much everyone she knows. She loves God with all her heart and I know she will bring glory to Him in whatever she chooses to do! WE LOVE YOU, ALLY!!!

Beyond all question, the mystery of Godliness is great:

 He appeared in a body,

 was vindicated by the Spirit,

 was seen by angels,

 was preached among the nations,

 was believed on in the world,

 was taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 3:16