Canyon Rim Dance Competition

This weekend Rachel & I got a chance to have a little girls getaway!!  Her competitive dance team had a competition in Twin Falls, which is about 2 hrs away from where we live.  Since we had to be there so early Saturday morning, we decided to spend the night on Friday.  We were going to make it a family trip, but Ethan ended up having to have a baseball game that day, so Josh stayed home with the boys :).

We stopped by to see the Snake River Canyon....so beautiful!!

It was really nice just spending some time with my favorite little girl!  We relaxed at the hotel, enjoyed the pool, went shopping at Target, and had girl talk.  I really do love being around her!  I tell Josh all the time that God knew I needed a girly girl to stay sane with all these boys.....and He sure gave us a girly girl!  It really makes me look forward to seeing how our relationship will continue to grow as she gets older.

When we arrived we decided to rest a little before going out....Rachel laid down on the bed and said "Mom, I am in paradise!"

She was tired after the trip.....so sweet!

After a little rest and dinner, she was ready for the pool :)

The next day, we woke up early, ate breakfast, and headed to the competition.  She competed in 2 dances and they did an outstanding job!  They won 3rd highest score overall, a Superior rating for both routines, & Overall Most Creative Dance Routine....I was very proud of her!

Rolled and ready to go!

Rachel and her friends getting ready to perform

Here they GO!

"Waking Up is Hard to Do"

Waiting to perform " Think Pink"

Award Time!!!

Rachel & the MOM Dance Company

All the dance teams that were competing in the Novice & Intermediate Groups

Rachel's dance teachers gave the girls a pink flamingo with a note saying "Thanks for all your hard work!"  Rachel said it was the best gift ever!!!