VHHS 10 Year Reunion (#21)

I cannot believe it has been 10 years!!! It took place at the Matt Jones Gallery Downtown. There was Heavy hors d'oeuvres catered by La Paz, a full open bar, and the Ryan Kinder Band. The band was actually VERY good even though no one really danced.

We arrived around 7:30 and didn't leave until it was over at 11. It was very strange having all of those people in the same place again. It took a little bit to get over the shock of it but it seemed like everyone really let loose after a while.

I unfortunately only took this one picture at the reunion, but I am glad I have it! Love you Adrian!

#28 FINALLY!

Taylor turns 4 this November! I know....really she does! The time has flown by and she is quite the little lady! However, for the better part of her life I have been carrying an extra few pounds (10 to be exact) from her! I lost my baby weight from Mac really quickly and decided I had to get to work on this Taylor weight! January 27th I started going to Rock Your Body Studio for Dance Trance. It is a unique dance experience that gives you an awesome workout. I also started watching my calories....Mainly cutting out calories through beverages.

On June 28th I saw this for the first time since I got preggo....

I am officially less than my pre-preggo weight!!! If you have ever had to lose weight...especially baby weight...you know how I feel! If you are trying to lose it right now....Keep trying! You CAN do it!

Memorial Day Weekend

Every Memorial Weekend we join my parents and Aunt and Uncle in TN (#9).

This year we left late on May 26 and drove most of the night, to let the kids sleep during the drive. I think we finally got in around 2 AM, but were not in bed until 3! Unfortunately the kids were up at 7 and so were we! The Boys minus Mac headed out to Cade's Cove for their yearly tour. This year was the best year so far for Animal spotting.

They saw 10 bears!!!

While Mom and I got ready...Taylor got her toes and nails done.

While the boys enjoyed the great outdoors, the girls plus Mac enjoyed the Great outlets! I spent most of my time in the LOFT Outlet. *Love*

Around 3:30 we all met up at the Applebarn for Fritters!

Check out the look on Mac's Face!!! Hilarious!

 

Saturday we took our time getting ready and made a big breakfast.

Then we went to the flea market for some good finds and Bass Pro Shops.

This is what Mac while we were at BPS:

This is what Taylor did at BPS:

This is what WE did:

We celebrated The E's Anniversary at Smokey's BBQ.

Dad and Taylor went to play at the park while the rest of us did a little grocery shopping.

When we all met back at home we decided to watch Movies. For some insane reason Dad brought the Borne Trilogy and decided that we needed to watch the whole thing over the weekend. Well instead of spreading it out, we watched 2 in one night and one the next night! *sleep deprived*

Sunday started off lazy and we had a nice bible study around 11. After Morris, Mom and I went to cooking. We made Pork tenderloin, Roasted potatoes and Green Beans. It was so yummy!

As usual we went into Gatlinburg after taking a Nap!

This was Taylor's "office" (in the Thomas Kincaid Gallery!)

Sorry this picture is so blurry! It was with my mom's camera and the settings were messed up.

There is a lot going on in this picture....

I have no idea why I am making that face at Morris but I am sure it is the same reason Mac is making his face. Uncle Matt is watching us...

Dad and Taylor seem to be looking in the same direction with a similar sentiment.

We are sitting on the bench in front of the Ripley's haunted house thing. Taylor and Dad are watching the talking zombie that is hanging on the wall. That little guy was pretty funny!

"I remember the last thing I said right before I died. WATCH THIS!" I thought it was funny!

Anyhoo....

What person can resist the big marble covered in water...really....

Even I had to touch it! (and I have touched it for the past 7 years!)

Mac was obsessed with it!

We continue to eat work our way down the strip until we get here:

This year Morris picked up his polish dog and ate it at the fountain. He actually let me try a bite.

*Heaven!*

Mom, Taylor and I left everyone to save our seat while we picked up Karamel Korn and Funnel Cakes.

Yes we eat a lot! It's Tradition!

Monday we had captains galley for lunch. Then packed up and headed home!

Vacation, from ALL

Sorry friends! It's been a while.

We took a Vacation from the evening of May 26th through June 5th!

It has taken a few days to recover and get back in the swing of things.

So get ready!

The Big Show

It has been 9 long months of anticipation!

The Big Show! Starring Taylor and friends

On Saturday (5/21) We arrived at the BJCC at 3:30pm, the show was to start at 4:29pm, only to find that the 1:01 show was running long. I took Taylor back to the dressing room around 4:00 and changed her.

Her costume was very fragile so I wanted to wait till the last minute to ensure it didn't get ripped before the show. There was also a dreadful flower for her hair. I had no idea what to do with it so I ripped it off the clip and went to work on it. I finally was able to get Taylor's hair in a side ponny tail and used 4 bobby pins to pin that flower down. (I just threw the clip away)

After getting her dressed, I had a surprise for Taylor. I asked her if she wanted to wear makeup for her dance. She lit up like a christmas tree! I dabbed a little blush on her cheeks and some pink diamonds lip gloss on her lips. She beamed!

We were able to link up with Gracie (one of Taylor's many BFFs).

Aren't they precious!!!

It seems like we were in the dressing room forever!

Finally we were called to Back Stage

Ms. Laura, her dance teacher. Taylor loves her!!

The show began and this is the only picture I took! I wanted to watch her with out the lens between us!

I was in tears by the time it was over! I am so proud of her! She did her absolute best and was awesome! (I hope to figure out how to upload the video from our camera and put it on here)

I picked Taylor up back stage and we waited in the lobby for Daddy! She was so surprised when he handed her flowers!

While we waited for the rest of the family to come out we took pictures and Taylor danced.

MamaZan was the first one out and brought more flowers! Taylor was very excited!

The best we could do on a family photo

Taylor was told she could choose where we all went to dinner, she chose Mexicalli. She wanted to chip and dip!

The waiter brought out Flan  for Taylor and the big hat...she wouldn't have anything to do with it! LOL!

Several of us ended up with hat on...some not by choice!

Mac thought the hat was pretty funny....

Until Alex tried to put it on him.... He was not a fan!

Recital day was exciting, awesome and extremely exhausting!

We are still working on getting the video off of the little tape and onto the computer. If you know how to do this contact me please!