Showstoppers

Congratulations Elizabeth!!!!!!

At Showstoppers Regionals, her team won two first place Gold awards! Their tap dance won 10th place overall for all small groups!!!!!

They did a wonderful job and we are so proud!!!

Watch out Myrtle Beach...Here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!

TOUGH

tough adjective, -er, -est, adverb, noun, verb –adjective,

1.
strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
2.
not brittle or tender.
3.
difficult to masticate, as food: a tough steak.
4.
of viscous consistency, as liquid or semiliquid matter: tough molasses.
5.
capable of great endurance; sturdy; hardy: tough troops.
6.
not easily influenced, as a person; unyielding; stubborn: a tough man to work for.
7.
hardened; incorrigible: a tough criminal.
8.
difficult to perform, accomplish, or deal with; hard, trying, or troublesome: a tough problem.
9.
hard to bear or endure (often used ironically): tough luck.
10.
vigorous; severe; violent: a tough struggle.
11.
vicious; rough; rowdyish: a tough character; a tough neighborhood.
12.
practical, realistic, and lacking in sentimentality; tough-minded.
13.
Slang. remarkably excellent; first-rate; great. –adverb
14.
in a tough manner. –noun
15.
a ruffian; rowdy. —Idioms

My definition of tough?

Banastre : Currently has an ear infection, sinus infection, pink eye, and is cutting his pre molars. (I can see one!!!!)

The doctor looked at him and asked... How is he still smiling through all of this?

My answer: He's the best boy in the whole wide world!!

Here's the smiling picture...isn't he cute???
Here's the tough look...ooooohhhhh scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lauren's Blog

My "step-sister" Lauren has started her own blog. She has some great pictures and a video of the kids on hers right now! Check it out!

The link is at the side, but it's also elvisandthewalrus.blogspot.com

Showstoppers Regional Competition

Saturday, April 21, 2007
Room 1
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Concord, NC
8:27 AM Ballet - "My Wish"
8:47 AM Tap - "If They Could See Me Now"

You are invited to come and cheer on Elizabeth as she competes in her first Showstoppers Competition. If they qualify, they will be able to go to Showstoppers Nationals in Myrtle Beach, SC in July! If you can't make it, please wish them well. All of the girls have worked hard and I know they will do wonderful!

Our New House

Ok, here's three pics from our new house in Florida. We signed a contract on it this morning.

It's sitting on a golf course and I am looking forward to watching golf as I cook, eat breakfast, or just sit on the lanai overlooking the pool.

Catching Up

Ok, I am going to try to play catch up today. I may have a lot of posts, or none. I just have to see how this day goes!

March 30 - April 1

We spent the weekend in Raleigh for a Dance Competition for Elizabeth. We had a great time and Elizabeth did wonderful again. This competition was Dance Machine. Her group placed Gold and also 3rd overall in her age division. We are so proud of all of these girls. They are working so hard and it really shows.

On Sunday, Mom and I took the kids to the NC Museum of Natural History. We had so much fun. Not only was it educational, there was something there for all of us to enjoy. Both of my babies petted an alligator. It was very sweet to see since it was only a baby. I then had a long talk to Elizabeth about not petting any wild alligators she may see once we move to Florida.

We came home after spending too many/not enough time in the museum. Hopefully we will get back to it someday. If you ever have the chance to go, TAKE IT!

I came home sick with either Bronchitis or pneumonia. The doctor wasn't sure,since he couldn't do an xray on Monday. I have slowly been getting better, but the cough just won't go away.

Now, a few pics from Raleigh and the Museum:

OK Blogger is being really weird, so I will update with pics when it lets me!

Banastre Walking in Raleigh

Here's Banastre trying out his new walking skills at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.