Iron tamer - $16
Hair straighter - $34.99
Session 7 Tuition - $251.50
Jazz costume balance - $12
Acro costume balance - $12.50
Recital ad - $170
Comp recital ad - $27
Hair clip - $8
Nude briefs - $12
Day 1 Comp - $352.01
Day 2 Comp - $48.26
Day 3 Comp - 32.40
Total for March 2016 - $976.66
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
March 20
Last Dance Day!
Again we were up early, had breakfast downstairs, got ready and we're at the theater by 10 AM.
Production, Tap and Acro were up today and all were pretty much back to back. My dad and step mom stayed to watch the dances, but left before awards started. She was starting a round of chemo in Pittsburgh the next morning, so they needed to leave early.
Award Time...
Production - 4.75 Stars; 2nd Overall; Golden Ticket to Worlds
Tap - 4.75 Stars; 1st in Category (Small Group Tap 11); 3rd Overall
Acro - 4.75 Stars; 3rd Overall
Tap really surprised me! It had been one of those hot mess dances, but I guess worked itself out.
Again, so proud of these girls and all their hard work!
My kids wanted to do a little shopping at the mall before we left. They both had their allowance burning a hole in their pocket. We stopped for a late lunch at the food court before heading home.
We were home by 7 PM and it was early bed time for everyone!
I'd say our first comp of the season was certainly a successful one!
China Max (Lunch) - $7.86
Taco Bell (Lunch) - $14.54
Gas - $10
Total Spending Day 3 - $32.40
Again we were up early, had breakfast downstairs, got ready and we're at the theater by 10 AM.
Production, Tap and Acro were up today and all were pretty much back to back. My dad and step mom stayed to watch the dances, but left before awards started. She was starting a round of chemo in Pittsburgh the next morning, so they needed to leave early.
Award Time...
Production - 4.75 Stars; 2nd Overall; Golden Ticket to Worlds
Tap - 4.75 Stars; 1st in Category (Small Group Tap 11); 3rd Overall
Acro - 4.75 Stars; 3rd Overall
Tap really surprised me! It had been one of those hot mess dances, but I guess worked itself out.
Again, so proud of these girls and all their hard work!
My kids wanted to do a little shopping at the mall before we left. They both had their allowance burning a hole in their pocket. We stopped for a late lunch at the food court before heading home.
We were home by 7 PM and it was early bed time for everyone!
I'd say our first comp of the season was certainly a successful one!
China Max (Lunch) - $7.86
Taco Bell (Lunch) - $14.54
Gas - $10
Total Spending Day 3 - $32.40
Saturday, March 19, 2016
March 19
When sleeping in is 8 AM, that is pretty sad. But, we slept in until 8, went down for our free breakfast, then came back and got ready for dance day!
Lindsey had Lyrical and Jazz in the morning and then her Solo after Awards in the afternoon.
We met my dad and step mom at the theater and when my son got bored, they took him across the street to the mall to eat.
We had a big break between jazz, awards and when her solo started, so they went back to the hotel as well and took my son with them. It was nice not having to listen to whining for awhile.
Award time...
Lyrical - 4.75 Stars; 1st Place in Category (Large Group Lyrical 13); 2nd Overall in Large Group; Golden Ticket to Worlds
Jazz - 4.74 Stars; 1st Place in Category (Large Group Jazz 13); 4th Overall in Large Group
So proud of these girls (and boys)!
After awards, Linds had to get ready for solo. This is her first year competing a solo, so she was nervous and even I was nervous.
She was in the beginning of the pack, but she nailed it! So proud of my baby girl!
After she danced we ran over to the mall to pick up dinner and Starbuck's and then wait for awards.
Award Time...
Solo - 4.5 Stars; 1st in Category (Solo Jazz 13)
So, so, so proud of my girl!!!
I can't remember if more dances were going on after us, I think there were, but at 7:30 we were done for the night. Phew!
We had dinner in the hotel restaurant that night. My kids swam, while my dad, step mom and I waited for the food. Thanks to my dad I didn't have to pay for dinner. WooHoo! I like when he comes. LOL
Program Book - $12
Chic-Fil-A (Lunch) - $13.28
Starbuck's - $10.38
Holiday Inn (Bed time snack) - $12.50
Total Spent Day 2 - $48.26
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| This is how a dance brother gets ready for a dance comp... |
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| And this is his sister... |
Lindsey had Lyrical and Jazz in the morning and then her Solo after Awards in the afternoon.
We met my dad and step mom at the theater and when my son got bored, they took him across the street to the mall to eat.
We had a big break between jazz, awards and when her solo started, so they went back to the hotel as well and took my son with them. It was nice not having to listen to whining for awhile.
Award time...
Lyrical - 4.75 Stars; 1st Place in Category (Large Group Lyrical 13); 2nd Overall in Large Group; Golden Ticket to Worlds
Jazz - 4.74 Stars; 1st Place in Category (Large Group Jazz 13); 4th Overall in Large Group
So proud of these girls (and boys)!
After awards, Linds had to get ready for solo. This is her first year competing a solo, so she was nervous and even I was nervous.
She was in the beginning of the pack, but she nailed it! So proud of my baby girl!
After she danced we ran over to the mall to pick up dinner and Starbuck's and then wait for awards.
Award Time...
Solo - 4.5 Stars; 1st in Category (Solo Jazz 13)
So, so, so proud of my girl!!!
I can't remember if more dances were going on after us, I think there were, but at 7:30 we were done for the night. Phew!
We had dinner in the hotel restaurant that night. My kids swam, while my dad, step mom and I waited for the food. Thanks to my dad I didn't have to pay for dinner. WooHoo! I like when he comes. LOL
Program Book - $12
Chic-Fil-A (Lunch) - $13.28
Starbuck's - $10.38
Holiday Inn (Bed time snack) - $12.50
Total Spent Day 2 - $48.26
Friday, March 18, 2016
March 18
Since we compete in another comp starting this afternoon, why not update from the last one.
My kids skipped school Friday afternoon. They had a 2 hour delay to begin with, so there was no point in sending them to school late and then take them out early. It was nice to sleep on and take our time getting things ready to go for the weekend.
I made breakfast before we left. Of course Lindsey automatically thinks a road trip needs to be started off with Starbucks. Well, hers came from the Keurig at home because we don't exactly have a Starbucks on every corner in our little town.
We stopped for gas and we werethen on our way. Yay!
Our first comp was Star Power in Charleston, WV. Our dances didn't start until Saturday, but we went down a day early to relax and let the girls have fun in the hotel pool.
We made it to the hotel, checked in with no problems, headed to our room and my kids automatically changed into swim suits. The pool over looked the lobby so we could slowly see people we knew trickle in to the hotel. Eventually there was a big group of us hanging out in the pool area.
I posted on FB where we were and a friend I graduated high school with commented that she lived around the corner. I asked her for dinner recommendations and the kids and I settled on Chinese. My daughter isn't a big fan and almost ALWAYS gets sweet and sour chicken because it's like chicken nuggests, but she loved this one! It was good, but basic Chinese food. LOL
After dinner, more swimming, and showers, it was an early bed time for dance comps in the morning!
Gas - $20 (Full tank)
McDonald's - $15.41
Hotel - $276.63 (2 nights)
Taste of Asia - $32.07 (dinner) + $7.90 (2 drinks)
Total Day 1 - $352.01
My kids skipped school Friday afternoon. They had a 2 hour delay to begin with, so there was no point in sending them to school late and then take them out early. It was nice to sleep on and take our time getting things ready to go for the weekend.
I made breakfast before we left. Of course Lindsey automatically thinks a road trip needs to be started off with Starbucks. Well, hers came from the Keurig at home because we don't exactly have a Starbucks on every corner in our little town.
We stopped for gas and we werethen on our way. Yay!
Our first comp was Star Power in Charleston, WV. Our dances didn't start until Saturday, but we went down a day early to relax and let the girls have fun in the hotel pool.
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| Beautiful Day! Somewhere in West, By God, Virginia |
We were about 30 minutes from our hotel when we stopped at McDonald's. How do you know your in the south? The sweet tea tastes better and you can't get Egg McMuffins, only biscuits. LOL My son was totally baffled by this.
We made it to the hotel, checked in with no problems, headed to our room and my kids automatically changed into swim suits. The pool over looked the lobby so we could slowly see people we knew trickle in to the hotel. Eventually there was a big group of us hanging out in the pool area.
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| You'd think my kids have never been in a pool before! |
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| Enjoying the beautiful weather! The next day it was freezing with snow... |
I posted on FB where we were and a friend I graduated high school with commented that she lived around the corner. I asked her for dinner recommendations and the kids and I settled on Chinese. My daughter isn't a big fan and almost ALWAYS gets sweet and sour chicken because it's like chicken nuggests, but she loved this one! It was good, but basic Chinese food. LOL
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| Pool Time! My poor son is pretty much outnumbered. |
Gas - $20 (Full tank)
McDonald's - $15.41
Hotel - $276.63 (2 nights)
Taste of Asia - $32.07 (dinner) + $7.90 (2 drinks)
Total Day 1 - $352.01
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 17
Ahhhhh! It's the night before our first dance competition and I'm going a little crazy trying to make sure everything is packed and ready to go.
My daughter doesn't dance until Saturday afternoon, but we are leaving tomorrow afternoon. It'll be nice to sleep in a little before we hit the road.
We are all so excited, though! Lots of messages with other dance mom friends this evening making sure we are all ready.
I wanted to add a picture update of our competition shirts and dance bag. I love them so much better than last years! It has GLITTER! Everything is better with glitter! LOL
My daughter doesn't dance until Saturday afternoon, but we are leaving tomorrow afternoon. It'll be nice to sleep in a little before we hit the road.
We are all so excited, though! Lots of messages with other dance mom friends this evening making sure we are all ready.
I wanted to add a picture update of our competition shirts and dance bag. I love them so much better than last years! It has GLITTER! Everything is better with glitter! LOL
Monday, March 14, 2016
March 14
Recital Program Ad
Full Page (1 Picture) - $170
Competition Page - $27
Nude briefs - $12
Total - $217
Full Page (1 Picture) - $170
Competition Page - $27
Hair clip for tap - $8
Total - $217
Sunday, March 6, 2016
March 6
Session 7 Tuition - $251.50
Due to the older girls practicing their solos/group dances during Lindsey's extra jump/turn and stretch class, they credited the account.
Jazz costume balance - $12
Acro costume balance - $12.50
Total - $276
Due to the older girls practicing their solos/group dances during Lindsey's extra jump/turn and stretch class, they credited the account.
Jazz costume balance - $12
Acro costume balance - $12.50
Total - $276
Saturday, March 5, 2016
March 5
Dress Rehearsal Day!
We were up at 7:30 to get ready. Had to be at the local high school by 9. After a quick trip home made by me to pick up forgotten shoes and ear rings, they were dancing their first dance by 9:45.
Phew! This day is just exhausting and a lot of work, but we do have a lot of fun!
First dance competition in 2 weeks!
We were up at 7:30 to get ready. Had to be at the local high school by 9. After a quick trip home made by me to pick up forgotten shoes and ear rings, they were dancing their first dance by 9:45.
Phew! This day is just exhausting and a lot of work, but we do have a lot of fun!
First dance competition in 2 weeks!
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| Lyrical |
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| Always listening and learning to their jazz teacher |
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| Tap Instructions |
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| Acro |
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| Production 2 |
Friday, March 4, 2016
Thursday, March 3, 2016
March 3
My son had to get his hair cut, so I picked this up for Lindsey. Of course after I paid $16 for this stuff, I find one by a cheaper brand for like $4 at Target. Of course!
We have a new hairstyle this year, and hair has to be as straight as can be, so not only do I have to buy a straightner, this is to help protect the ends.
Total for Iron Tamer - $16
(I will say this was buy one, get one 50% off, so I did get 2 for $16).
We have a new hairstyle this year, and hair has to be as straight as can be, so not only do I have to buy a straightner, this is to help protect the ends.
Total for Iron Tamer - $16
(I will say this was buy one, get one 50% off, so I did get 2 for $16).
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