2020-21

I’m just going to sum up 2020-21 in this post since I’ve fallen short on blog posts. 

We moved to The Woodlands on May 23, 2020.

Phoebe started 9th grade in a new school district. At the beginning of the year, everyone did remote learning due to COVID-19. When they did return to school, they had to wear face masks. This made it hard for new friendships to develop, but Phoebe had Maya (her soon to be stepsister at the time). Then Maya had to leave TX and move to UT for the rest of the school year. Phoebe was on Strykers at Woodlands Elite, All Star Level 2. We traveled to Oklahoma, Georgia and Florida for competitions. In OK there was ice covering roadways, making it difficult for people to get an Uber to the airport. We called a taxi and we’re able to make it thankfully! Then the next weekend we flew to Atlanta, GA and we got stuck due to a bad freeze. We ended up flying to New Orleans and staying with Angel for a couple of days. 

For 9th grade, Phoebe’s grades weren’t top notch. She took 4 honors classes and one of them being Human Geography AP, which is a difficult course. She almost didn’t pass Geometry, but she pulled through at the last minute and got an 85 on her final exam. She wants to take on level classes in 10th grade and honors English. She is also attending workouts at cheer to try out for Majors, a level 4 team, per her coach’s recommendations. 

One Proud Momma 💕

Strykers didn’t hit today but they’ll come back and kill it tomorrow. This girl still wears a big smile on her face. She was finding the positive and I couldn’t be more proud. Be the light Phoebe! ✨

Watch the video of the girls running through the tunnel that we made after their performance and look at Phoebe’s face when she comes out. ❤️

Hanging with her cheer squad

My girl having fun with her friends before their competition. 💕 They went home with first place in Tulsa, now let’s do the same this weekend in Atlanta!! 👌

Video of some of the fun!

Cheer Competitions

So far the Strykers have only competed in one competition this season. BUT they did get a Summit Bid, so we're going to Disney World at the end of April! (subject to change due to COVID of course) The New Orleans competition had switched to virtual, so we had to cancel our flights and hotel. NCA in Dallas (the big comp) was changed to virtual, so we cancelled that hotel reservation (which was going to be the day after we get married in Austin). Woodlands Elite decided to attend CheerSport in Atlanta Feb 12th-14th after finding out about NCA, so the girls have a chance to compete in person (fingers crossed). I just booked our hotel room and flights for that one. So far we have a virtual competition this Sunday and Monday evening. And the competition in Tulsa, OK is still in person, which is Feb 5th-7th. So that flight and hotel are still good to go! Whew, COVID is giving me another full time job with these reservations! And one that I don't get paid for! :) No, but in all seriousness, I must give a shout out to everyone at Woodlands Elite. I know that it can't be an easy job to manage all of this and break the news each time. :-/ And another shout out to the parents, coaches, athletes and team moms for being understanding and support with everything.

Encore Championships 2020

Please join me in wishing the #Strykers luck tomorrow! You’ve got this girls! #EncoreChampionships2020 

Sneak peek of their routine:

https://youtu.be/SLRIIJwyWtQ

*If you view the video full screen, you should be able to see Phoebe. She starts on the left (of the screen) and she’s a base in the 2nd to left stunt group. She does a tumbling pass in front with Jenna. 

They aren’t allowing spectators but there’s a place nearby that we’ll all hang out at and watch them on the televisions there. Strykers compete at 11:10am. 

Let’s go girls!! 👏🏻💯🎉🙏🏻🙌🏻

Wedding date is set! But...

After reserving the little chapel in Austin, it came to our attention that Phoebe has a cheer competition the next day in Dallas! So we'll be driving a lot! :) But the date that we chose marks 2 years since our first date. We'll just have to suck it up! Here are some pictures of the place we chose. Pictures were taken by Peary Photography, which is the photographer we are hoping to use! Our plan is for it to just be me, Damian, Phoebe, Maya & Eliana. A small and intimate ceremony at this beautiful place. We feel like this is more meaningful for us, and especially for the girls.

Ready for All-Stars!

Each year that Phoebe was in an activity, except last year, we had a statuette made. Out of all the activities, her heart and spirit have always been in Cheer and Gymnastics. She’s going to try out for a higher level All-Star team this coming season. We received a call today that the gym will reopen soon and she was so happy to hear it! 💕 They’re not certain about the competition schedule yet since everything is still a bit chaotic, but she’s still happy. This momma is a bit nervous about the competition schedule since I have a demanding full time job, but I’m confident that we’ll find a way to make it work since it means so much to her. 

All is right again...

Phoebe is on the All Star competitive prep team this year, so she’s happy doing what she loves most, cheering.

Me and Mikey are back on track after my reckless posts a few months back.

Damian and his girls got back from Hawaii yesterday, after a 7 day trip. He brought a sea turtle picture back for Phoebe. 💕

He brought a waterfall pendant necklace back for me. Waterfalls are our thing since we saw a few in California. It is part of the Na Hoku Waterfall Collection. The 8 diamonds symbolize the 8 islands in Hawaii. He said they tried to show him an opal one that had different colors but he chose to stick with turquoise since it is closer to my birthstone. It is perfect. 🥰

We have a Woodlands Elite Soldier in the house!

Phoebe made the Soldiers All Star Prep Team at Woodlands Elite!! She would’ve liked a higher level but this is the only one they’re offering this season. So she’s excited to be part of a team and get a taste of competitive cheer. Show ‘em what you got baby girl! Mom & Dad are so proud of you! Love you stinker!!

Back in Cheer!

She started cheer again, but this time we are trying out Dynamic Cheer. She is starting in Level 1 since she hasn't learned backbend kickovers. During her 1st class they told her she was definitely more advanced and they'd help her with the things she needed to move up a level. She really enjoyed it. :)

Phoebe's Cheer Showcase 2014

Phoebe's Cheer Showcase 5-29-14: http://youtu.be/LRPkMz3_EG8