Today...

...was long and now I'm tired, But boy was it an Awesome day!!!
Today, we got the much wanted pointe shoes!! Kyra still has to learn to sew the ribbons and elastic on, they will do that during their next class!

And Today, we went to Lagoon!!!! Fun! Just the two of us, I haven't been in a decade. We ate lots of junk, and I have always wanted to do one of those old time photos.... So we did!! Pretty silly stuff!!!

Funnel Cakes are soooooooooooo yummy!!!!

We will miss you Summer.....

School started a month ago, so we have only gotten to go swimming once! This was our favorite summer in a long time. Kyra and I went swimming atleast once a week, but sometimes 2 or 3!! We got the swimming bug this year!! We went to lots of different pools. We went with lots of different people. But it was a blast, and we got some great tans out of it!!

We also had a BBQ/Waterfight for the 24th!! Was lots of fun!!!!

Poor Amy got soaked!!

My cute nephew Michael

Nicole getting more water...

I have to be sneaky about getting pictures of Lee, so that's why it is at that angle!! haha But I love it!!!

3 Generations

There were also some sleepovers....

And good times, and good friends at the Murray Pool!!!

Dancing Queen

Kyra had her Dance Recital a few months ago... We just got the pictures!! It was such a fun show! She has become such a good dancer. She started Ballet again this last Monday, and she is also starting Pre-pointe this year. She is SuPeR ExCiTeD!!!! We get to go buy her first pair of pointe shoes in 2 weeks!!

Ballet 2008

Jazz 2008

Kyra amazes me everyday. She has 3 ballet technic classes, pre-pointe, and a jazz class every week. For a total of 6 1/2 hours!! Girl loves to dance, and she is still doing well in school at the same time!!! I can't wait to see how much she has improved at the end of the season!!

My girl...

A bit late.... And we have had a very busy summer, so I know there are a few of you who haven't seen Kyra lately. But this summer we cut her hair pretty short. She loves her new cut!! Once ballet starts though... I have no idea how I will do her hair!!! LOL

Update

For those of you who haven't seen me in awhile.... Here I am. I've lost a total of 79 pounds this year. I'm a much healthier, happier me!!

Kyra Birthday Party....

OKay so this was even longer ago, but still worth mentioning! Kyra turned 11 this year, ugh, and she had a swim party!!! It was lots of fun!

Kyra and Ashley

Tiffany and Marty got her this yummy yummy cookie!!

Kyra and her cousins. Victoria, Elizabeth and Nicole! Lee said no more stuffed animals, SO they got her 3 Webkinz!! hahahaha Lee was thrilled, but Kyra's Aunt Amy was thrilled!! lol

Kyra and her bff Alyssa

Kyra and Marissa

Kyra and Izzy
And yes she is also 11!!

Erin and Kyra

Kyra and her bff Lorilie

The whole gang!!

Going Back In Time...

Bout a month ago, my Uncle Brion passed away due to brain cancer. His family lives in Grass Valley. CA. We lived there from when I was 11 to 16 so I still have some friends there. Some of my very best friends! And my BFF Clara was in town visiting from London! So it was a sad reason to have to go out, but I was thankful that I would get to spend some much needed time with my girls!

This was Kyra the morning of. She was super excited to go. She has been to Grass Valley a few times. She loves it, and loves my friends!!

The car ride was fun, even as packed sardines!! I love the area, beautiful trees!!

Haylee, Me, Corvus, Clara, Kyra and Eric & Lavinia (not in the water)
The first day there, Kyra was in the pool, at our favorite hotel! We invited the gang over!!


The River

Kyra playin...

My bff Clara's newest little one... Lavinia!! Such a sweet baby!

Her oldest Corvus, who didn't want his picture taken!! haha

Another day swimming. Kyra and Haylee became quick friends. Haylee is my bff Daphne's little sister. Well little 14. ha! :)

We were rushed trying to get a pic... But here are Clara, Daphne and I!

Last night there we hung out at a little coffee house called Cafe Mecca! Yummy stuff!!

We had a blast!! We can't wait to go back! Thanks to all my friends for dropping everything last minute to hangout with me!! I love you!