Give me an A..."A"

It was a big weekend for little Ali! She had her first Cheer Competition in Tunica, MS. We were up very, very early doing piggytails and curling hair! (neither of which mommy is good at) She was so excited that waking up at 5am was not even an issue. Ali's squad was the 3rd in line to perform and I was SOOO nervous. I felt silly..but I was nervous for Ali..and she later told me.."Mommy, I was sooo nervous but I just kept smiling!" That's my girl!! Her squad placed 2nd out of three squads..that meant nothing to Ali really..she was just thrilled with "bear bear"..the bear Coach Stephanie gave her for doing a "beary" good job! It was a great day, and Ali's love of cheerleading was fueled even more. All we heard the rest of the weekend was..."5..6..7..8.." ohhh boy..she'll be doing arm motions in her sleep!

 The excitement continues this weekend because 1.) she gets to perform again at Arlington High School, and friends and family will be there AND 2.) we leave Sunday morning for our Disney Cruise!!! I am beside myself with excitement..mainly for Jack and Ali. No matter how old we get, it is not hard to remember that giddy feeling we got as kids when we realized we were going somewhere fabulous. I think I have done them a favor by not telling them though...they wouldn't sleep a wink and I imagine they would have gotten in serious trouble at school this week!

These are the times being a mom is so much fun, and I think back to when I thought I may never have this chance...I am so thankful. But like everyone, there are times I take it for granted and let the little things drive me crazy. I pray I will do that less and less..I have close friends that would do anything to be driven crazy by whining, fighting and endless "why's?". I love you Jack and Ali. I cannot wait to share this family memory with you!

I am going to try this....AGAIN!

So here I go..I was inspired to give this another whirl by my "old" young friend Julie Stem. I am working for her parents and they told me about Julie's blog and how neat it was. (it's great!)It really is the best way to journal your life. I tried it a few years ago and was not very disciplined about posting! I am hoping one day Jack and Ali can read this and get an idea of what their childhood was like on a simple day..not just remembering the big events...but speaking of big events..in ELEVEN days, we will board the ship..The DISNEY DREAM!

Jack and Ali have no idea. We have managed to keep it a secret for almost 2 months.We have a 6 am flight and plan to wake the kids up around 4 am, get them dressed, and grab a pop-tart for the road! They are going to have a fit when they realize we are not just taking daddy to the airport..we are ALL getting on the airplane! But the freaking out will really ensue when they see this ship!!!! Stay tuned..for the first EVER Hibbard family vacation!