Basket Case

We have been so busy around here! The temps here have been around 90 every day and are forcasted to be that way for at least the next week. It's almost too hot to go outside and play. Banastre has decided he no longer wants to sleep through the night, hasn't taken a nap during the day in over a week and I am VERY tired. But here's what he looks like!
At least he seems happy and well rested!!!

Also, please keep my Mom and her boyfriend Mike in your prayers. There's a lot going on with Mike medically and the entire family could use your prayers!!!

SO, in other words. Iam a basket case these days!!!!

Starpower Ft. Lauderdale

On Saturday, Elizabeth and Shooting Stars competed at Starpower Dance Competitions. This is our last regional competition until Nationals in July!
The girls and guys did a great job! Bang, Lollipop and Hairspray all received PLATINUM'S!!!! This is what Elizabeth was really hoping for!!!! We are so proud of Elizabeth and all of the other competitors. This is a wonderful accomplishment! It shows how hard she has worked and the dedication that she shows to the sport she loves. The scores and finishes were:
Bang: Platinum, Fist Place Division, 3rd place overall for 8& Under Large Groups
Lollipop: Platinum, 1st Place division, 4th place overall 8&under Large Groups
Hairspray: Platinum, 2nd Place division, 2nd Place 8&Under Lines/Productions


Bang was also selected to receive a Power Pak invitation. They have been invited to train and perform in Orlando with some of the Nation's top choreographers and Dancers. I really hope they will be able to participate and then they will even perform at Walt Disney World!!!!!

Another trip to the Beach

On Friday, the kids and I drove down to Boca Raton again. Elizabeth had another dance competition in Ft. Lauderdale. We chose to stay in Boca Raton because it was only 15 minutes to the competition site and since Matt wasn't with me this time, I was comfortable with the area from the previous weekend.

This car trip was much better and Banastre was a good boy this time!!! As soon as we got checked in at the hotel, we changed into our swim suits and hit the beach. Banastre had been asking all week to go the beach again and I was more than happy to take him.

This time was so much different! Banastre stayed in the sand for the beginning, but then decided that he now likes the water! We had so much fun playing and "swimming" in the waves!!!!!

Daddy Daughter Facials

Elizabeth and Matt decided to give themselves face masks last night!! I couldn't pass up this chance to share a picture of Father/Daughter bonding time!

Boca Raton

Friday morning we loaded up and drove to Boca Raton. I would love to say we had a nice drive, but Banastre managed to ruin the entire thing. He cried, screamed, and even managed to throw in a few "Help Me!!!'s" to the toll booth operator.

Here's Mr. Not too Happy and Mrs. Very Excited. They are very easy to tell apart!

We checked into our hotel room and decided to check out the area. We went for a nice walk on the beach and then found a great Japanese place so Elizabeth and Matt could have sushi. (Banastre and I enjoyed nice cooked Teriyaki Chicken.)

Saturday morning we hit the breakfast buffet at our hotel and then went straight to the beach. It was absolutely beautiful. The water off the coast here is the most amazing blue and when you aer in it, it is so clear that you can see everything. It was actually a yellow flag and purple flag day. This meant it was rough seas with a strong under tow and dangerous marine life/man-of-war. We never let Elizabeth in the water without one of us and none of us went very deep. Banastre was like a seagull and would run up to the water and then run the other way when a wave came crashing towards him. Here's a few pictures of the fun day.

Banastre really enjoyed covering Elizabeth with sand. He decided that after her legs were done, she needed sand on top of her head!

This is the reason for long hair. He makes perfect Surfer Dude.One day I dream of owning a condo somewhere along the Florida Atlantic coastline. I would so love to wake up to this any morning I could!!!

That afternoon, we went back to the hotel and cleaned up. We went to "Cheeburger Cheeburger" for lunch and then we went for a drive down A1A. When we got to Pompano Beach, they were having a seafood festival. So, we got out there and checked things out. Matt gave blood to get in free and I scored a wristband off of some one leaving, so we all got in free! There really wasn't that much going on, so we got back in the car and drove back up the scenic route. It was a beautiful day and each of enjoyed it immensely.

Later that evening we checked out the Boca Raton mall. It's owned by Simon Malls and was a lot like South Park in Charlotte, but it did have a few other stores that made me think more of Carolina Place. We even had a little adventure while there. Elizabeth really wanted to go to Libby Lu. So, in we go. They inform us that with any $10.50 purchase you get a free Webkinz. Elizabeth decided she needs some of their speciality face mask. As her and the sales person are making it, one of the dispensers messes up and coats Elizabeth with a lot of face mask down the front of her shirt. So, not only did she get the free Webkinz, but she also got a free Hannah Montana shirt to wear and keep. Banastre is now infatuated with her Reindeer Webkinz, so we may end up having to get her a different one later!

All in all, it was a great weekend. Now, this weekend we are off to Fort Lauderdale for our last competition until Nationals in July.

Hall of Fame Dance Challenge

On Sunday, Elizabeth competed at Hall of Fame Dance in Boca Raton, FL.

For the first time, the Mini's performed Lollipop. They did a great job!! Lollipop won a First Place High Gold!!!!! This is great for the first time performing it on a stage!!!

With Bang, the girls really rocked it and earned their first Platinum with this piece!!!!! They also placed 5th overall in Large Groups.

Hairspray won First Place Platinum and First Place Overall in Lines.

We are so proud of them all and Elizabeth is especially!!!!

Dance Competition & Mini Vacation

We are off this weekend to sunny Boca Raton. Friday and Saturday are gonig to be relaxing days and then Elizabeth is competing Sunday morning!! We are all looking forward to the trip and I will share lots of pics and details when we return!!!!