Amelia Turns 20!

 TWENTY years ago, at 9:11 pm, I was blessed with the most beautiful, caring, talented, loving, smart, funny, determined, and kind-hearted, 8 lb. 6 oz. girl I know. And everyone else who meets her agrees with me. :-)

I know I've said it before, but Amelia is such a sweetheart. She is SO happy, optimistic, cheerful and hard working. She has single-handedly saved all the money for her Europe trip this summer. She might be small, but she's mighty. I'm so impressed with what she's accomplished in life, and I'm excited to see her navigate adulthood. She is a mature beyond her years but still loves to be silly and laugh. She's rarely without a smile.

 Happy birthday Amelia! Enjoy your special day.  WE LOVE YOU!!!

Cooper Did It Again!

  Last weekend was another ballroom competition--it was a doozy, held over 3 days. COOPER AND CLAIRE PLACED 2nd AGAIN!! They changed up a few things in their cabaret, and nailed their routine. It is so much fun (as well as nerve-racking) to watch them perform. I'm pretty sure I don't breathe the whole 2:45 of their dance. I'm so, so, SO proud of Cooper. He's worked so hard and is seeing the results. Here's  few (like a ton) of pictures. I'll try to post the video.

Video link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jJxy9ixyp828e41s5

In team routines, he also placed 1st, 2nd, and two 4ths. Here's a few of those pictures:

The last day was syllabus, which is a looooong day. Cooper was tired, and when it came time to dance the swing he and his partner (also his friend) Sarah decided to just have fun. This video makes me laugh every time I watch it--especially the shoulder shimmy and head throw. I love that Cooper loves dancing. He's number 420 (yes, I know.) I'm attaching the link, because the video it too big:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3VmpzBHnoDGBuabz8