Started off Thanksgiving trying out hot rollers.

 The day we put the tree up, it's tradition to sleep under the tree.

Denali is the only one that decided it was worth it.  Buttercup joined her too.

 Another day of dancing.

 Another visit with Santa.

 Writing letters to Santa.

 Eating way to many candy canes.

 Denali's list:  dork diaries, doll stuff, shoes, clothes.

 Quinn's list:  Dance stuff, shoes, trip, music and movies.

Isaiah's list:  A Penguin and penguin supplies.

 Oh I love giggles.

 DBL danced and BOYS danced.

 Another day to be thankful for!

Me too, Isaiah, me too!  I am thankful for family!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Saturday we had our first dance recital.

 We even had a costume change!

 Every year, I still tear up watching, and am so grateful for all the buddies, teachers, parents, dancers, it is a beautiful site and I'm so thankful to be part of it.

 Quinn will not smile for just anyone but she will smile with Chrissy!

 Denali was Addison's partner this time.

 Santa even showed up to see the girls.

Wow, that was an exhausting weekend!  So wonderful but we are pooped!

Times:

If you want to join us for dance fun...

Saturday November 25 Starry Nights Christmas Tree Festival

at Pinnacle Bank Arena We dance around 4:30, both the girls and Isaiah's boys troup.

Then Dec 3rd both the afternoon and the evening with the symphony at the Lied Center.

We have a couple fun weekends coming up and would love for you to join us.

This was our first year to take part in the Miss Amazing pageant.

We were going to in the past, but this time of year is not always the best for Quinn.

This year we already did the antibiotics and all, and she is doing good.

We got there, and the girls got checked in.

They got their Miss Amazing shirts.

They met their buddies.

Quinn's buddies were Ylani (Ms. Cheyenne County) , and Phoenix (Miss Omaha)

They were so sweet and so interesting.

It's so fun to see who is willing to give of their time to 

help others.  

 It's also wonderful when you can go to things like this with friends.  

Oh it was fun to hang out with Carrie today. 

As the girls were both with their buddies and we got to hang out and relax part of the time.

 The day started for some of the girls practicing their talent.  Lili did great, Quinn did not do a talent this year.  We were just getting our feet wet this time.  Quinn started with interviews, she was not excited about that.  Then practicing getting up on the stage.  Honestly Quinn was not sure of this for the first part of the day.  She was very interested in watching everything but not doing much talking.

 Then it was on to getting her hair and makeup done.  She started getting more interested now.

How fun that one of my old students was there to help.  That was fun!

 Quinn's buddies helped with her makeup.

 Quinn in the program.

 Finally we started getting smiles.

 Lots of merchandise to get, crowns, clothing, this is a big deal!

 The buddies made sure to get pictures of me in there.

 We had the honor of hanging out with Lili, who won her devision!  She is amazing!

 Another shot with her buddies.

 One of her stage moments.

 Lots of great buddies there.

 I sure have fun taking pictures at these things.  

 Here is Quinn's group.  Finally she decided she liked the day and when she got her tiara, she busted out the belly laugh on stage.  It was wonderful to hear.

 and the night was over, and we headed out with great memories and a fancy tiara!

Thank you Miss Amazing!  Thanks for getting us to go Carrie and Lili!  Congratulations on your big win Lili.  Thank you to our buddies.  Thanks to all the participants, watching the girls in such a supportive environment was fun!  We are grateful for a wonderful day!