Adriana's first t-ball game

Adriana's team, the Pink Flamingos, had their first t-ball game this evening and they did awesome! Adriana hit the ball well and scored a run. This group of girls is a force. They got several hits and made outs. They beat (official score is not kept but some of us keep track anyway) an all-boy team. Very impressive. Looking forward to a fun season!

Dance Competition #5

Gabby and her team had another successful competition this weekend. Her solo earned Double Platinum, first in category and first overall. She was award the Elite Starz Petite Dancer of the Year with a crown. Her duet earned Double Platinum and first overall as well. Small group, large group and production were awesome as well. These girls danced their hearts out and it showed with all the awards and recognition. We are so proud of you, Gabby!

CK Talent Show

Gabby and Adriana participated in the school's talent show this afternoon. Gabby performed her small group lyrical piece as a solo and Adriana participated in a cheer routine. Adriana attended a cheer clinic a couple months ago where she cleaned the choreography and then performed in front of the CK school community. They did a great job! We are so proud of them!

Adriana lost her first tooth!

Tonight Adriana lost her first tooth. How excited she was for the Tooth Fairy to visit!

Easter 2016

Happy Easter! He is Risen! Easter weekend was full of activities. On Saturday the girls enjoyed the Club's Children's Easter party with a visit with the Easter Bunny, treats, games, music and an egg hunt. Today included a visit from the EB, Mass and brunch. We are so thankful for this day to celebrate Jesus' love for us and his sacrifice. We may never forget the Crucifixion and the Resurrection.

Spring Break to Chicago and KC!

We spent our Spring Break as road warriors driving from north to south over the course of 9 days! It was a fun, and at times exhausting, but well worth it. We spent the first few days in the Chicago suburbs. We helped to celebrate David's grandmother's, Shirley Hardy, 90th birthday with extended family. Then we headed to the city for a couple days to enjoy the sights.

With Great-Grandma Hardy at her 90th birthday party. It was a very nice celebration.

We stayed in the heart of it all in downtown Chicago. We took a train from the suburbs to the city and spent our first day at the American Girl store. They had so much fun eating at the cafe, shopping and getting their dolls pampered. So much fun!

Our second day included going to the Field Museum of Natural History, Millennium Park with the famous Bean and stops on Michigan Ave. that included Dylan's Candy Bar - yummy! We also enjoyed the green river in honor of St. Patrick's Day!

Our last day included visiting St. Patrick's historic Catholic Church, lunch at Giordano's with deep dish pizza and Garrett's popcorn! We loved our time in Chicago!

On our drive home we stopped in KC. We stayed with the Wertzbergers for a quick visit. It was great to meet Stella for the first time and for our girls to play with Sloan. Such sweet girls!

On Saturday we were in Lawrence for Dominic's baptism. Our family friend, Father Mick Mulvany, performed the ceremony at Corpus Christi Church. Uncle Tommy, Aunt Danielle, Vinny & Dominic move this week to Lexington, Kentucky for Unc's new job with the University of Kentucky Wildcat football team, so it was nice to have everyone together before they head East. It was a lovely ceremony and Dominic was an angel. He is just so adorable!

Dance Competition #4

Gabby competed in her fourth competition last weekend and did exceptionally well. Her solo placed first in category with Platinum and first overall. She also was also given with the judges' award for excellence in technique. Her duet, small groups and production all earned first in category with Platinums and first overalls as well! We are incredibly proud of her and her team! 

Before taking the stage with her solo. 

Receiving the duet's award on stage. 

With all her awards for her solo. She was the petite champion in the highest division! Way to go, Gabby!