Go SF Dons!

Halley tried out for cheer a couple weeks ago. I said all along, no matter what the outcome, the experience is priceless. I had a friend several years ago that would not let her kids failures be their failures. When this happens, I think it takes their achievements from being their achievements, as well. There were always excuses and blame on others when her children didn't achieve what she thought they should achieve. It really opened my eyes and made me aware that I wanted my children to have their own achievements and failures, otherwise they would not have any growth from their experiences. Halley struggled a little in deciding whether to continue dancing at the studio she is at or tryout for cheer. Once she decided, she worked hard at achieving the goal she had set. She had a big setback...surgery on a broken hand due to a back handspring. After recovery she worked hard to get and perfect her tumbling again. I am so proud of her hard work and determination! I am so proud that she did this on her own, it is definitely her accomplishment!

Halley and her friend Ashlyn after finding out they made the squad. (I wish you could see her outfit, my friend is an amazing seamstress and made exactly what Halley designed.)

Everyone was so supportive and sweet to her. Her friend Zack decorated her room; we made a cookie bouquet and had friends and family write good luck notes (Bridger's and his friend, Braden's, were her favorites); flowers from sweet friends; candy bar bouquet, necklace and note from Grandma Shelly. Grandma Kathy gave her the cutest monogram bracelet, but I didn't get a picture. Thanks everyone for supporting her and making her feel so special!