Palm Springs Cheer Competition.

This weekend we went to Palm Springs for a cheer competition.  They were against 11 other teams.  They did great and they finished in the middle of the pack.  They did not fall and they looked wonderful.  There was a lot of great teams in this division.  They did beat all the teams from Arizona so we told them they were the Arizona champions.

On the first day Lauren and I walked down to the big Marilyn Monroe statute.  It was fun.  After the competition was over Lauren and I decided to go on the Palm Springs tram.  It was fun and the view was beautiful.  There was even a bit of snow on the ground.  It was a great way to end our Palm Springs trip.

First Band Concert

Lauren started to play the clarinet this year.  Tuesday night was her first concert.  We had to rush from cheer practice to school but we made it in time.  Lauren had fun and the band did a wonderful job.  It is amazing how much they have learn this year in school.  A concert would not be complete without the flowers to celebrate.  Great job Lauren.

Cheer Competition #3

Lauren had her 3rd cheer competition this weekend.  This was the first one of the new year and it was after a long winter break.  I was a concerned how they would do but as always they pulled it out.  There was a total of 6 youth 2 teams and they came in second.  They are doing so good this year.  It is fun to watch.

Haircut

Lauren has been bugging me to get her haircut for years.  I love her long hair and so I always resisted.  However, as Lauren is getting older I decided that if she really wants it cut I would let her.  She did it.  I think she looks beautiful but I do miss her long hair.

Mountain Climbing

Lauren and I have started mountain climbing on the weekend.  We have gone a few times and it is so fun to get some exercise and look at the beauty of Arizona.  It is always fun to spend time with just Lauren and I.

Happy New Year.  We spent the New Year with Brian and Sammie.  (Diane was home with a sick little boy.)  We had a nice dinner and then fireworks, silly string, and lots of fun and laughs.  It was a great way to welcome in 2013!!!

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