In10sity dance competition

Delaney breaks her arm 4 weeks ago. She watches as her friends practice their solos and team dances. She sits out most of the time, walking through as much as she can. She gets it off Tuesday. She works hard to gain strength back in the arm. Delaney rocks her first competition of the season! She rocks it so hard, that in10sity dance posts her solo in their Instagram! I always joke and say “we are her parents, but we are literally along for the ride” with this girl. I really wish I had a sprinkle of the passion and drive she has. You never really know where your child’s journey will lead them, but she has full confidence she will get there...all the way to the top. We do, too. :) *Awards are Wednesday on live stream, so no one received them today. 

In10sitydance Instagram post! The squeals after we both saw this was such a special moment for both of us! After the works she puts in, she absolutely deserved this recognition so much. This is awesome! 

Lyrical solo “Where We Start”

Lyrical team “Brave”

Hip Hop team “Lose Control”

Jazz Solo “Awoo”

Jazz team “Greatest Showman”

Celebrating Stella!

Delaney was able to surprise Stella during her special birthday fun day! Stella’s mom picked up Delaney from dance during a school-skip day for Stella. So fun! 

Thoughtfulness

I’m not sure what we did to deserve the amazing kids we have, but this boy is another level of thoughtfulness. On the weekend days, this is typical Sam Nolan. No hints needed. He bring me a cup of coffee, made exactly how I like it, and wakes me up sweetly (I’m already awake, but I wouldn’t dare spoil his surprise). I just knew I had to document this special, thoughtful, absolute perfect part of him...really so that one day his wife would know it started with his Momma. :)  

Random Shep and CeCe pictures from school and home

All About Sam Nolan!!

This month has pretty much been amazing for this boy! He is so easy going, he just went with it when we decided to try this modeling thing. We got his comp cards created, portfolio made, and sent out submissions to a few modeling agencies. Within days, we had heard back from some of them! We decided to “sign” with two! One in NY and one in Alabama!

A few phone images I had to send to an agent. Serious face.

Laughing face :)

Instagram post made by modeling company who helped us tremendously throughout the process! 

Finally, birthday time!!! This two week celebration has been fun! 

Birthday boy on his big morning!



For his present from Eric and I, we gave him an experience. He took 4 friends with him to Eplex to “game” all day! He knew exactly which friends would enjoy this day, so he carefully chose this group. They were all in heaven! Huge hit! Eric took them, so pics are few!





That night, his choice for birthday dinner...Mizu! Picture with sis! From this...
To this! We’ve come a long way! 😂

For his birthday party, he invited friends for laser tag and arcade time! 

Baseball buddies, school friends, and “Fortnite” pals! A mix of it all! Love! 




I love this picture. He’s so happy! 


And a little throwback picture of a happy one year old Sam Nolan just because...