Florida!!

We took our 'Pinnacle Bubble' to Florida!  And boy was it great for the soul.  We were still very COVID conscience, only making 2 quick stops for bathroom and fuel (helps when you leave at 4:45am and Trevor brought along his X-Box!).  In Florida we picked up groceries and had takeout once.  Our rental house was on a pretty private beach and never had to worry about other people around (except for July 3rd but even then it wasn't too crowded).  Our house had a private pool that some kids preferred over the beach but all in all we had a most wonderful time soaking up the rays, the sand, the turquoise ocean, lots of food and drink and wonderful friends.  We have a full Shutterfly album of the fun but here are some pics!

June Happenings

Another busy month at the Hillins household!  Rollerblading with Mama while sister is at tutoring, cupcake and popsicle making, Lego building, tumble practice, reading (with a nuk?!?!), super Dad, peeling hands, Dad's tennis match, Sophia's golf match, failed stroller selling and celebrating Jason's birthday!

 

Branson Dance Nationals

After a lot of talking, All That Dance determined that the studio would go to the planned National competition in Branson with whomever felt comfortable going.  The competition itself made major changes so that we felt comfortable with Ashley dancing - only our studio would be in the exhibit hall, masks, we could drive up and back the same day, etc.  Ashley took the competition very serious and practiced daily so that she was sure she knew all 5 of her dances very well!  She even watched the solo/duo/trio competition the day before it was her turn to take the stage!  

It was definitely a different experience with masks and Mama was running back and forth like a crazy lady with all of Ashley's dances but it was so worth it watching our girl do her thing on stage!

She loved seeing her big sis Madalyn, who spoiled her with all the zebra fun!

Girl was ready to Slay!

BFFs forever!

Baby Chicks ready to hip hop!

Her CPE teacher intern and honorary ATD big sis Kayla!

What a wonderful experience!   Slay placed 2nd and made the shootout, Here on Who took 1st, Baby Chicks took 2nd, and All the Kings Horses took 3rd.  

Our tiny dancer was tired!!!!!

Basketball

 Our friends recently installed a sports court in their backyard so they graciously agreed to hosting basketball lessons for our bubble group.  It's hot out there but the kids are having fun!  As well as the Mom's watching them and chatting away!

Doggie Rescue

Our neighbor Tom's dog sitter failed for the 2nd time leaving the front door open.  Luckily we saw it in time to track down his puppies and get them back home safe!!!  Howie!!!!  Lulu!!!!!

Mommy - Son Date!

 

Hockey

Trevor was able to go back on the ice with skating lessons with 4 of his hockey buddies and boy was he a happy camper!!  He did decide that this year he would only focus only on hockey which we were happy with.  Feels safer than soccer given this darn virus.  Just happy the rink is open and the boys understand social distancing and masks :)