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

In the Blink of an Eye...

This....

became THIS

AWARDS ASSEMBLY AND BACCALAUREATE

BEST BUDS

Matyson and Kaitlyn

CGHS CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION

  Kaitlyn and Cortney Miller

 School Board VP Terry Powell (aka Dad) and Graduation Speaker Jay Doornbos (aka D-Bo)

 Kaitlyn receiving her diploma from Terry

 

The chest bump and hug

 CELEBRATING!

Jodi Johnson and Kaitlyn

Senior Bravettes and Sponsor 

Kaitlyn, Shaylee, Jodi, Brier, Kelsey and Mrs. Gant

CG Rec Department decorated for the Seniors' Reception

Kaitlyn's Reception Table

THE THREE AMIGOS

Hailey Konen, Kaitlyn and Matyson 

THE GRADUATE

The House of Usher

Graduation Ushers

Four ushers are chosen from the 7th grade class each year by the 8th graders to perform various duties during Awards Day and Graduation.  It's considered a pretty big honor to be chosen.  These four were chosen out of a class of over 50.  They must be well-liked!

Brett Birzer, Dedric Frese, RaeLynn Scott and Aubrey Powell

 Brett and Aubrey handing out programs

Dedric and RaeLyn handing out programs

Brett and Aubrey ushering the 8th graders in

Assisting Bailey Lewis onto the stage.

Ushering the 8th graders out

8th Grade Buds

 Beau Peterson and Aubrey 

 Payton Cunningham, Madison Bolen and Aubrey

Aubrey and Bailey