Sunriver, the Perfect Getaway...

Justin planned our family trip during Spring Break, so it was my turn to plan our Summer Break trip.  I have fond memories of going to Sunriver, OR in the summer with my friend Tiffany that I thought it would be fun to share what I loved as a kid with my family now that I am the adult.  We had so much fun!  The weather was perfect the entire week.  We went on several bike rides, one that was about 15 miles up to Lava Butte from Sunriver(the kids only cried once), swam at the SHARQ every day, ate dinner in the Village, and just had a wonderful time spending time with eachother leaving all our worries back in Portland. I think we may have created a new family tradition!

 

 

 

Elite Recital 2015...

Another year, another recital in the books!  This year I taught 5 classes. Pre-dance, Kinder and 6-7 Ballet and Kinder and 7-8 Jazz.  We changed things up a bit and held a ballet recital separate from the the jazz, tap and hip hop recital. The parents were a little worried at first about the time comittment but it turned out to be the greatest choice, and I dont think we will ever be going back to the old way.  It sure cut down on the 3 hour recital program we were making our audiences sit through. 

Kate loved being involved in the Performing Company this year and was so proud do be dancing in so many dances. This is the first time I did not teach any of her classes, and it has been fun to see her confidence grow.  I love that she loves to dance!

Imagine Dragons...

It had been a while since Justina nd I had gone to a concert, so when I heard Imagine Dragons was coming to Portland on the radio I knew it was time for our next! We talked our good friends, the McCauleys to come to their Smoke+Mirrors show.  It was great, and it would have been better if they only allowed one opener!  We ate dinner with Matt and Angie Bond before(they went to the concert as well) and we all felt a little rushed to get to the concert so we didn't miss much.  Had we known there would be two opening acts we could have stayed and enjoyed dinner a lot longer.  Imagine Dragons did not take the stage until 9:30pm! But they were great! 

Dental Wives Do Vegas!

Sometimes, as a mom, you just need a little getaway to take your mind off the day to day worries. It wouldn't matter what we did or where we stayed, just as long as I got to hang out with these great friends of mine. We all agreed that there is no one who knows us better than each other!  Vegas was good to us, and our great host Lindsey, who was days away from saying good-bye to her hometown, showed us a great time! A littel Pitch Perfect 2, some sushi fever, pancakes the size of a platter, pooltime, Michael Jackson One, oh the list goes on!  I love these girls with all my heart and love any chance I get to see and catch up on all the great things that are happning in their lives.  Heaven is going to be FUN!