Caitlynn's 1st Recital

Today, was Caitlynn's first dance recital... and what a fun, exciting and wonderful day it was! She started dance classes in about July of last year, and after 9 months of practice put on her first show!

The dance that her and her classmates did was a tribute to the NYC Rockettes... from the costumes to the kick-line they did so well! Her auntie Nelly and uncle John were able to join us for the show, and after the show we all showered her with bouquets of flowers (tradition for the performers after a show). Also, the show was done at the Times Union Center in downtown Jacksonville... a real theater!

I've attached pictures from before and after the show, unfortunately cameras weren't allowed in the theater. Needless to say, she is in love with dancing... and I can't wait to watch her grow with this over the years - SO FUN!

Hope all enjoy the pics :)

Love to friends and family...

So, usually I'll blog about family happenings and post pictures to help tell the fun stories about what we've been up to... As I sit down to blog today two special women come to mind that I wanted to "blog about". Very opposite sentiments, and both weighing very heavy on my heart and mind!

To my sister Vycci and family - without going into detail on this post, we want you to know how much we love you and how much we are saddened about what you are going through right now. I am very blessed to have you in my life now, and have been since very early on in mine and Chad's relationship! You are a strong, smart, loving wife, mother, sister and daughter, and are a model for spirituality - one that inspires my testimony more than you probably know. I will pray for your, Danny and the kids healing and want you to know we love you!

To one of my best girlfriend Monica - I am so happy for you and your engagement to Dave! Knowing you for almost 10 years now, I feel like we've been thorough just about everything two friends can go through! Through the ups and downs in our life, to changing jobs (both of us), to moving away (and back again) to watching my kiddos grow up, to the birth of my little bug, it really has been quite exciting :)!! I am so lucky to have had you come into my life just about as soon as we moved to Jacksonville. My very best to you and Dave, and I can't wait to see what the next 10 years holds!!