The Quilt that Judy Built

      Grandma Judy made this quilt out of all the t-shirts Kaitlyn saved from the last four years hoping to have a quilt made out of them.  She also used Kaitlyn's Senior T-shirt to make the matching throw pillow.  I think almost everything Kaitlyn was involved in throughout high school is represented here in some way.   What an awesome memory keeper this is!  Thank you, Grandma Judy!

Throw Pillow

Senior T-shirt side of the pillow

Kaitlyn receiving her quilt from Grandma Judy

THE PROJECT

1972 GMC Pickup

CAUSE OF SAID PROJECT....

I'm calling it "Old Blue"

FBLA National Leadership Conference 2014

In June, Kaitlyn and Aaron Bachura flew to Nashville, TN to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference with their FBLA sponsor, Marita (also Aaron's mom).  Aaron competed in Agribusiness and Kaitlyn competed in Networking Concepts after placing in those events at the state level.  They were so fortunate that the conference was held in Nashville this year as Marita's brother, Mark Selby and, his wife, Tia, are singer/song-writers there.  Mark and Tia arranged a backstage tour of the Grand Ole' Opry for them and took them to the recording studio Mark has used.   They also went to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, American Pickers store.  Of course, Kaitlyn came back with many new friends -- some from Wisconsin and New Jersey.

Kaitlyn and Aaron Bachura

Landing in Nashville, TN

Aaron, Kaitlyn and Mitchell (Rossville)

after Opening Session

Country Music Hall of Fame

Recording a hit song, I'm sure...

Nola Miller (Rossville Sponsor), Aaron, Marita Bachura (CG Sponsor and Aaron's mom), Mitchell (Rossville) and Kaitlyn

 Marita, Aaron and Kaitlyn outside Antique Archaeology, 

the "American Pickers" store in Nashville.

Tuckered out at Antique Archaeology 

Kaitlyn  line dancing at the Wildhorse Saloon

Getting their backstage tour with Mark and Tia Selby

Mitchell and Kaitlyn

Aaron and Kaitlyn ready for the Closing Awards Ceremony

Nap Time!

One morning this week, Shaggy decided to chill in his kennel.  Aubrey laid down on the floor to pet him.... and fell asleep.  She didn't even wake up when I snapped the photo.

WASHUNGA PARADE 2014

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER FLOAT

They won 1st prize in the youth division -- $200

COUNCIL GROVE AQUATIC CENTER

Lifeguard Float

See Miss Kaitlyn with the whistle and green floatie?

 

Kaitlyn throwing a water balloon at her dad.... which he caught and threw back.... 

and on her it went SPLAT!

My dad's clever float -- that's a manure spreader, people.

It holds a bunch of B.S., just like a politician's speech. 

Mom and Brenda Kahle pulled it with the truck....

My dad and Jim Kahle driving his '46 army jeep.

Dancing on Tiptoz

The first night of dance recital, some of Kaitlyn's friends came over to get ready.  It made me sad to think this was probably the last time these girls would be taking over the upstairs with loud music and hairspray fumes.  I love them all.

Kaitlyn and Sarah

Sarah is co-owner of Tiptoz Dance Studio and Kaitlyn's solo teacher

Kaitlyn's Crew

Hailey, Kaitlyn, Matyson and Jodi

BIGS & LITTLES

Maty, Kaitlyn, Shaylee, Brier

Mallory Wells, Amanda Talley, Macelyn Taylor

Sophie, Hailey and Kaitlyn

 TAP

Lauren Reddick, Hailey Hower, Hannah Konen and Aubrey

Aubrey's Jazz 

Kaitlyn's Solo

Super blurry, but I tried....

BEHIND THE SCENES

Teachers Alexis LeMay and Dani Siegle and Dancers 

Recognition of Seniors and Assistant Dance Instructors

Brier, Kelsey, Nikki, Shaylee, Kaitlyn, Jodi and Maty

And the award goes to.....

Kaitlyn

Opening/Closing Number 

BIG BROADWAY JAZZ

Proud Mama Moments!

Found this collage Kaitlyn posted on her Facebook page, 

along with these words she wrote: 

"The true reason I love recital week. Being on stage and dancing is an unbelievable feeling, but having these little girls around is what I love most. They are my inspiration to be the best that I can be and to lead by example. I hope these girls know that they are all loved and they strive to be better everyday. I also hope that they don't blink because it truly goes fast. Bittersweet" 

Certified Lifeguards!

Larisa and Kaitlyn