Take me to the Ranger's game

What's a visit to Texas without professional sports?!

The Rangers won the World Series you know, they are kinda a big deal! 

So fun to have cousins in town

A guy caught a ball and gave it to Knox! 

#souvenir!

Set Sisters Fan Club

Go #13! We love you Addie!!

Spring Show

Well, this was tough.

 I have watched this beautiful girl dance on stage since she was 5 years old. She wanted to go right back out on the stage after her first performance. I have really tried to enjoy all of it. Dance practices, competitions, auditions, etc. etc. While I sat and watched, perhaps her last performance, I imagined myself whispering into my younger self's ear that first time I watched her dance, "It's going to go faster than you can imagine," 

It's so cliche and everyone says it because it's true.

She absolutely shines on stage. 

All the years came rushing back as if I was watching.a movie on fast forward. I just let the tears roll down my cheeks. It felt surreal and it killed me. Senior year is an emotional beating but this night was the hardest. I love you Kaitlyn. I feel so lucky to be your mom. The dance journey was a beautiful one. I'll be grateful for this time we had together forever. 

Taking down the banner for the last time was tough

I thought I was going to be ok but then I wasn't and neither was Kaitlyn. 

And then we cried.

Goodness, sometimes you just can't hold the tears, nor should you. 

It was a beautiful season.

Lots and lots of flowers...

Dinner at Valentino's!! 

Always a must when Grandma and Grandpa come to visit. 

This is 47

I worked on my birthday which I was originally bummed out about, but it ended up being pretty great!  Markham brought me a Starbucks first thing. He came walking up to my morning duty post like the prince charming he is. My friends were very impressed and confirmed I had a good one. I know this.

❤️❤️❤️

I received birthday wishes all day from the students. I felt celebrated all day! 

I even got a few gifts. So sweet.

My bestie send me this beautiful wine chiller. What a brilliant idea! Love it at night by the fire. 

Thanks Mariann!

I didn't realize this at the time, but this is my last birthday with all my kids living at home. 

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Markham surprised me with pearls for my birthday and I'm in love with them. 

It was an awesome birthday. 

Contest Season

 A few of the highlights...

It was a magical year with no injuries! YAY!!!!