Competition Update

All went well with Autumn's competition after the initial chaos. We were getting ready on Saturday morning with plenty of time for hair and make-up. I had finished getting myself ready and had just called Autumn into my room when the phone rang. It was one of the dance moms letting us know that the competition was running two hours EARLY!!!!!!!! What kind of show runs two hours early? Of course this is the first competition that Dennis and Ryan are going to, since baseball is over, and we have to rush. I guess rush is not the correct term....we had to drive past Sacramento out to Citrus Heights, it is about an hour away. So at this point I am thinking, "we are an hour away, the competition was supposed to start in 2 1/2 hours and they are running 2 hours ahead.....hhmmmmm". I don't know about you, but when I did the math all I came up with was, "holy cow, we have to go". So there we are in the truck, Autumn is dressed but without any make-up and her hair isn't done. Thankfully they wear a hat so as far as the hair goes I only needed a ponytail. Dennis is driving as fast as he can with Ryan sitting up front, and I am trying to put Autumn's make-up on. As we are getting ready to get on the interstate, Autumn proceeds to tell me that she forgot her earrings. So, of course we had to stop at Claire's and get her earrings that I had just paid for 2 days before and had to repurchase since she forgot hers. (I was secretly ok with stopping because I was in such a rush I forgot my belt and with us having to stop I was able to pick up a cheap belt, but I didn't tell her that ;-}.) Once we were back on the road things went a little smoother. I was able to get just about all of her make-up on, except her false eyelashes and lipstick. As we got closer to the auditorium I began to put on her eyelashes. She is pleading with me not to glue her eyes shut.....Now as funny as it would be for me to say that I did indeed glue her eyes shut (evil mom thought), thankfully for both of our sakes that didn't happen. I was actually impressed that I was able to get her make-up done and have her completely ready by the time we arrived.
They did well, they finished second and didn't rank in the overalls, but I was proud nonetheless.

Ryan and Dennis were not as impressed with the whole thing. I could tell they were both bored out of their minds. Dennis, as a good dad, didn't say anything; however, when Autumn wasn't around Ryan expressed his dismay. When she was around Ryan did a great job of showing his support for her.

Father's day was uneventful. We just lounged around for the day watching the US Open. (We are really excited that Tiger was able to pull it out today in the play-off.) Dennis pretty much got waited on hand and foot, so as any man would be, he was happy.

We are preparing for a long week of dance and then once this week is over it will be calm for at least a week. Autumn has two practices tomorrow, one in the morning for 2 hours and a dress rehearsal in the evening for 5 hours. She has another dress rehearsal on Thursday for 5 hours, then her shows begin for the weekend on Friday.

I am really excited that next weekend (27th-29th) my babysister, Joanie, will be coming for a short visit. She is staying in San Diego for a 6 week school and since she is close, she is coming up for Ryan's birthday weekend. Since she lives in Virginia Beach we haven't seen her in about 3 years and Dennis hasn't seen her in close to 4. So, we are really excited to be able to spend this time with her.

I will continue keeping you all posted on our crazy, hectic lives.....I am glad we get to share our lives with such wonderful family and friends.