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The Whirlwinds of May

 May has been an incredibly busy month. I feel like it has just begun and here we are looking at Memorial Day weekend. I have felt so many blessings this month. Once again, I am astounded by how big of a support team I have. I am blessed with several close friends who cheer me on every step of the way with meaningful messages, phone calls at just the right moment, shopping days and coming and supporting me at my performances.
My Mom and I after
Tekoa;s show
My graduating class (plus photobomber)
 May started with my Senior Dance recital. Pirouette Dance Academy performed Peter Pan and it was a huge success. I worked through some personal challenges (hurt feet, nothing serious) and I had friends at family at both shows. St. Maries was the first one and both my parents game along with my Grandmother, her friend and two very sweet friends from band and co-op. Tekoa's show went amazingly well and it was bittersweet as I danced with Pirouette for the last time. My Aunt and Uncle came over from Vancouver for the show, our close family friends from Priest River drove down, the two people I am graduating with came, along with their families, many people from the community, of course, my mom, dad and brother, my amazing grandma came to this show as well. I am sure I am missing people, but I can't thank people enough for the extra mile they went to support me. I truly feel blessed.
Brandon and I after Tekoa's Show
My incredible dance
Teacher and I. 
 Along with the support from friends and family, my fellow dancers are a joy to dance with. This year especially it has been exciting to see the next group of young girls, take on new challenges, learn harder choreography and become the next group of leaders. My heart is so happy for their amazing accomplishments this year.
 Of course, none of this would be possible without my instructor Heidi. She puts so much work, time and energy into these shows. She has encouraged me every step of the way on my dancing journey. As well as given me opportunities to learn and practice teaching skills. Pirouette has been a huge part of my life these past six years and I will miss it. However, I am sure I will come back and visit.
The Seniors
   The following weekend, last Friday, was my senior band concert. I had a few stumbling blocks, however, it was an incredible concert. We played some group band pieces and some younger players got showcased in solos. I have been blessed to be a part of an amazing band program. My director started the band with only a few students in her house. Now Lilac City Homeschool Band has grown to three main levels beginning, intermediate and advanced. With additional groups such as Jazz, Honors, That Saxophone Thing, and Trumpet and Taps Core. We have three incredible directors and are able to gain special music experiences such as Musicfest competitions, Festival, and playing at graduations, nursing homes and more.
 I will be the first to admit that I have not always been a willing student when it comes to band practice. However, I have a tremendous amount of respect for the program, a deep love of all the people involved and am blessed to have made so many close friendships through the program. It was fun to play my last concert with them and be recognized as a Senior Friday night along with my fellow graduate Claire. Getting to proudly announce that I am going to Central Washington University next year was exhilarating and terrifying making graduation feel just that more real. However, I am starting to get pretty excited for what the future holds.
My dear friend Elly and I 
Ellin and I in our twirling
dresses.
 Along with these huge events, we have also been preparing for graduation and attending a few smaller social engagements. We had Mother Daughter Tea at our church where we celebrated not only mother's, but handmade items, with a fashion show, a potluck, live music and we made 12 baby blankets for a women's crisis shelter. It was so special to be working together on a project that we knew would help others. Again, I am continually blessed by the women in our church and the role models that they have been to me.
 If you haven't figured it out yet, blessings have been on my mind this month and when I hear that word, I immediately think of the special people in my life. So enjoy the rest of May everyone and the whirlwind that it is.




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