Allie's First Gymnastics Meet

Saturday Allie had her first gymnastics meet.

She did a great job performing for the judge.

The judge told her what to do and then scored

her based on how well she did. I was afraid that

she would be to shy to do her routine by herself in

front of so many people, but she did amazing. I was

so proud of her! And as we always do after each

gymnastics class, we had lunch at McAlisters.

Allie starting her routine.

Allie doing her scale.

Receiving her medal.

Izzie receiving her metal.

All smiles after doing such a good job.

Happy Halloween!!!!!

Riding The Elephants At Silver Dollar City

Costume Night At Gymnastics

Carving Pumpkins

The finished product.

Roller Skating

Allie got to go to a skating party to celebrate Izzie's 4th

birthday. It was Allie's first time skating. She did

a great job and did not fall a single time. She took

it slow and had a blast.

Allie and the birthday girl.

Ready to try out the skates.

She was a little unsure at first, but
picked it up quick.

Mimi helping Allie around the rink.

Addison had a rough time in the beginning,

but she did much better after a little practice.

Goofballs!!!

Ears Pierced

About 3 1/2 weeks ago I pick Allie up

from daycare as always. Except on this day

she asks if we can get her ears pierced. I say sure

and proceed to stall for the next hour assuming

that she will change her mind. I remind her

that it is going to hurt and that she doesn"t have

to do it if she isn't sure. I go home get my camera

and we head to the mall. She picks out her earrings

and climbs up onto the chair all by herself. Allie did

such a good job and sat really still. After the

girl marked her ears with the marker Allie asked if

she had earrings now. I had to regretfully inform her

not yet. Two girls then pierced her ears simultaneously and

being the big girl that she is, Allie did not cry or make

a peep. My little girl looks so grown-up with her new

earrings. I am so proud of her. She amazes me.

Anxiously awaiting.

The big moment. Allie had a good grip on

the arms of the chair.

The after picture with a big smile and new earrings

A Few Pics From Florida

Bumper Boats and Go Karts

We took Allie and Addison to Branson to ride

the bumper boats and we ended up riding the

go karts as well. I am not sure who had more

fun, the girls or the adults! I am certain

that the guys had more fun on the boats

soaking each other.