DANCING

Bean actually was dancing this year at three different studios.

The one studio did not allow any photography during the show, so I don't have anything for that one.

It was an amazing show though--they did Peter Pan and Bean was a pirate.

A tapping pirate.

She did not do the recital at another studio.

And finally her "home base" had their recital at the end of June and it was Broadway themed.

I'd been having trouble with my phone so unfortunately, I didn't get many pictures and the video I took cut out before the piece was over...but whatdayagonnado?

These pictures are from "Step in Time" from Mary Poppins 

She was also in a jazz number and another tap piece that she choreographed for the class.

She is going back to teach for the 2nd year and from what I gather, loving it.

Tap being the forte.

DRAMA CAMP 26

Drama camp this year was special.

The girls started going to this week-long camp back in 2016! 

This year Missy was one of the teachers and Bean filled in one day as well as her schedule allowed.

So, we had 3 attendees and a teacher and a 1/2.  

The weather held out for the ending program which consists of dinner, some skits, dances etc.

The theme this year centered around the story of Jonah. 

Some of the instructors

Most of the gang.

As usual, the boys had a blast!

A FEW MORE WEDDING SHOTS

A few more shots from Michelle and Rahul's wedding...well reception actually.

 A few words and the MC

photo booth

cake.

Congratulations once again.

TWENTY

In the blink of an eye, here we are.

No longer a teenager.

 

Happy 20 to my firstborn!

SWIM SEASON 26

Swim season began on May 26...thankfully this year has been overall warmer to start than the past few.

We have 4 swimming competitively and 1 in developmental. 

#7 was nervous about making the team, but he has been doing awesome.

Especially as we had our first meet this week and he came in 2nd in his first ever race.

He probably could have at least tied for first, as he pulled up his suit that slipped as he dove in.

Most of the team...its a bit smaller this year.

We had a lot of older kids graduate last year, but lots of potential for future growth.

#8 was actually evaluated for joining the team, which really surprised me, but he did great and *almost* made it.  In order to swim competitively, one has to be able to swim a 25 without stopping.

One of the "drawbacks" of this year is that we have at least one swimmer in all 3 of the practice sessions.

That means LOTS of time at the pool.

4 hours.

Pretty much every morning.

On the flip side, I'm hoping I get make a dent in my tbr pile!

Entertaining themselves.

Meet warm-up.

The past several years, the first meet has always been rescheduled due to thunderstorms and rain.

I'm so glad we could run the meet this year.

All the boys did well; they mostly placed 1, 2 or 3rd in all the races they swam.

Hoping its a great season!

Go Cudas!

WEDDING #2

June 20th was wedding day (#2) for Mike's sister.

The girls were bridesmaids, MJ was the photographer and 2 of the boys were ushers..plus Mike being a groomsman.  It was a busy day with lots of moving parts.

Photographer getting pre-wedding shots 

Beautiful weather

ushering....

groomsmen

snapping pictures..about 6,000, he said.

Lots to go through

flower girls

my girls..

Down the aisle

Mr. & Mrs.

after the ceremony snaps

munchkins.

Congratulations and blessings on your marriage.

PROMS

Prom #1 was the 22nd of May and took place in PA.

The kids have attended this prom for a few years, but this year it was taken over by a new person and unfortunately, it was not the same.  Missy and her bestie actually called and asked if they could leave early.  She was the only attendee from our house.

 

Prom #2 was the 26th of May and was a dinner cruise around Manhattan

They had the best time.

This one was put on by the NJCH graduating class, a Christian organization.  

They drove down together.

Bean was a bit worried about seasickness..

Some pics they sent me throughout the night

They had beautiful weather for it!

I don't know why these pictures are backwards, but prepping to go.

A few quick pictures before hopping into the car

Kudos to those who planned it, everyone I heard from said it was an amazing time!