Showbiz Dance competition

 Last Friday, January 16th, Diverse Elements Dance Studio took part in their first dance competition of the year. It was held in Gilbert. Caeli left school and got ready to compete.

 Her first dance was The Chain. The girls were all so excited to compete.

 Some of the dancers on stage for awards. Caeli's dances earned two High Golds and a Gold.

 We were back early Saturday morning. Her first dance was She Always Takes It Black. It earned Best Choreography.

 Getting ready to go on stage. These girls are so close and I love the way they support each other.

 Her hip-hop number was next. Bonniez and Clyde was fast and fun.

 Lat was her musical theater number. He Vaus My Boyfriend was so cute.

The girls take turns go up to get the award. When it was Caeli's turn  She Always Takes It Black  won 1st place!

This was an amazing start to the 2015 competition season.

Happy New Year 2015

 The weather in Phoenix has been really cold. (The nights are in the 30's). We like to stay home for New Years Eve and celebrate.

 We went out for dinner and then the girls each invited a friend over. Caeli and Samantha started dancing together at 4.

 Kianna invited a friend from her class, Sophia.

We welcomed in the new year with Champagne (the adults) and sparkling cider (the kids), sparklers and a fireworks show from a neighbor.

Happy New Year from our family to all of you!

Christmas 2014

 Christmas Eve started with a dinner at home.

 We always open stockings after dinner.

 Kianna still enjoys sprinkling reindeer food on the lawn.

 Then it was time to put out cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeers.

 Christmas  morning and the tree was ready.

 Ready to start opening gifts.

 The girls get a nutcracker each year.

 Caeli and Mickey Mouse pajamas.

 Kianna got the Lego Friends shopping mall.