Gabby's First Overnight Camp - OLOG

On Sunday, we dropped Gabby off at her first overnight camp - Our Lady of Guadeloupe. It's a Catholic youth camp through the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. She was had a great time and of course we missed her for the five days and nights she was gone -- it wasn't the same around here without her. She made great memories and can't wait to go back next summer!

When we dropped her off. She was so excited and I am proud of how I kept it together for the most part. 

In the car ride on the way home after we picked her up. She was exhausted but so excited to tell us about her adventures and new friends. 

PA & NYC

We spent the last 10 days out East. We flew to Pennsylvania to visit family and then our family along with my parents and Uncle Tommy, Aunt Danielle, Vinny and Dominic went to NYC for a few days. It was a great trip! We saw many sights and below is an array of just some of the moments from our stay. It was David and the girls' first time to the Big Apple and we all had an enjoyable time. It truly is the city that never sleeps!

The beautiful and historic St. Patrick's Cathedral.  

We all loved the M&M Store.

Times Square. So much fun and excitement. The kids loved it!

Our fearless girls on Wall Street.

Charging Bull - Wall Street.

The view of Manhattan from Brooklyn.

The 911 Memorial & Museum. Emotional and humbling.

Aladdin on Broadway. We loved it!

Top of the Rock!

Happy Birthday, USA!

Happy 4th of July from our girls in their Red, White & Blue!

Happy Anniversary to us!

13 years...

Encore National - Dallas

Gabby and I spent this last week in Dallas at Encore Nationals.  (Adriana's group did not go to Nationals this year.) It was a good week! Gabby attended the one-day dance convention and then competed two days. Her solo earned Platinum and placed 9th overall! Way to go, Gabby! Her large group jazz and small group jazz earned Ultra High Gold and placed 7th & 10th overall respectively. 

The hip hop dance was invited to the Grand Slam and won Top Entertainment Award. Way to go, girls!

Meet Milo

Meet our newest family member, Milo. He joined our family last week. He is a Smokey Tabby Persian kitten and absolutely adorable. The girls are thrilled to have a family pet. It's going to be a fun summer with a furry friend around the house.

The End of Another School Year...

It's hard to believe we wrapped up another school year! When I look at these photos side-by-side I am amazed at their growth and maturity. Feeling incredibly blessed to call them mine!

Christina's first & last day of Pre-School.  

Adriana's first & last day of first grade.

Gabriella's first & last day of fourth grade.