Morgan's first clogging competition!

Morgan had her first clogging competition this weekend in Lenoir, NC.  She decided to be on the competitive team back in the winter and they have been practicing ever since.  She had camp this summer and learned a whole routine in one week!  She absolutely loves clogging.  As a mom it makes me so happy to see my child happy.  She has finally found something she is passionate about.  We tried all kinds of dance, gymnastics, sports...nothing was just wonderful for her.  Then she decided to try clogging in August 2010 and she fell in love with it.  Her teacher, Ms. Paulette, is fabulous!  She said Morgan really has a natural ability to clog.  She has a "bounce in her step" and you can honestly see it when she dances.  She was nervous about the competition since it was her first one but once she got up on stage....she shined!  Her team did two dances and they got second place in both!  Her next competition is Sept. 10 in Fletcher, NC.  I am so proud of my sweet girl!

Taylor Swift Concert!

This is a little late....we went to the Taylor Swift concert on July 1st!  We had 4th row tickets and were so excited about being that close to the stage.  We all four went as a family.  Jackson wasn't too keen on that but once Taylor Swift came out he was a little bit happier.  We got there at 6pm....it started at 7pm but that was two warm up groups.  Taylor finally came out around 8:30 and it was spectacular!  She is even prettier in person and just genuinely seems like a good, sweet person.  She is a great entertainer and so talented.  She played the guitar, banjo, electric guitar, on and on.  I can't even remember how many instruments she played.  She also played the piano for one song and wore a beautiful blue dress.  She came out into the crowd and Morgan got to touch her as she walked by.  She was grinning from ear to ear.  One of her band members also threw out a Taylor Swift guitar pick and Morgan caught it.  It was a special night and an amazing concert!