We enjoyed a lazy start to the day before we packed up and drove north toward St Augustine. We stopped at several beaches along the way, to check out the really cool orange sand at Ormond Beach and the pier at Flagler Beach. Once we got to St Augustine and settled in, we met Cahl's cousin Jason and his family for dinner.
This year for spring break we flew to Florida, and spent a week driving all around the state. We landed in Orlando, and spent the first day driving up to Blue Springs, having a picnic and walking around the spring.
After we ate and explored, we drove on to Daytona Beach, where we spent the first night. The weather was pretty chilly, but we still had fun wading in the ocean and checking out the history of the beach.
My birthday was pretty great this year. I have been working part time at the elementary school, and Brinley and I wore matching outfits for St Patrick's day, then after dinner Tristan made me an epic German chocolate and Reese's cake! It was a great day, and I appreciate my family making it special for me every year.
Brinley's second competition of this season was last night, and they did so well! It was a much bigger competition, but both of Brinley's team dances scored blue (which is the second level, under red) and the younger team also earned a Showmanship award. Overall, the girls had a great time, and watching them grow together this year has been awesome!
Tonight was Brinley's first dance competition of this season. It was up in the air whether an audience would be allowed in the performing center, but we got word yesterday that 1 guest could come with each girl to watch. It was so wonderful to get to be inside with the girls, and they did such an amazing job! Both of our teams got first place High Gold for all of their dances, and the studio also earned the Overall Studio Award! It was an awesome experience, and I can't wait for the next competition!
