Weekend Recap

Our weekend was exhausting, but everyone had a good time. We headed out for Des Moines, IA around 4:00p.m. on Friday. Before checking into the hotel we went to Justin's cousin's house for dinner. I think we finally got checked in and in bed around 11:00 p.m. Saturday was the big day. Madison and I were on the go basically from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. She had dance workshops in the morning and then competition at night. The girls had to stay for the awards ceremony that was held at the end of the night. Her two groups did very well. And her hip hop group won an additional prize for the most entertaining routine in their age bracket. They were VERY excited. Justin and Brady hung out all day going swimming, to a science museum, coffee shop etc... They were quite relaxed compared to Madison and me! So sparing you all the details, Madison had a great time. She was not too impressed with the stage make-up and putting on the obnoxious eye liner. We figured out the trick though... let another mother do it. As long as I wasn't the one trying to apply the eyeliner then it seemed to go on just fine!

Madison's tap routine costume. She just hates getting her picture taken. Can't you tell?!?!?

Madison and her friend Emily after their hip hop routine.

On Sunday we went to church and then the Cheesecake Factory with Justin's cousins and their families. It was great to see them and catch up on everything. We usually only see them once a year. Needless to say, I am still worn out from all of the excitement!