Hello 2014

Another year has gone by.  

2013 year in review.  
January -  started new job
March -  went to Boston to watch Ryan compete in the Irish Dance World Championships
July -  competed on a team at the North American Irish Dance Championships
August -  Mikey got kicked out of the summer program and Dani learned how to ride a bike
September -  bought a couple bikes
October -  was knee deep in iep stuff
November -  danced on a team at the Western Region Oireachtas
December -  got the Lexus of my dreams.  
Pretty good year overall :)

Another year of Irish Dance...

And where are we now? 

After a solid year of competing,  the princess is about where she was a year ago.   It is what it is and what can you do.   I can hope she will someday be a champ but in my heart I know it's probably beyond her grasp.

Our ladies team got third at oireachtas.   That is a huge move up from last year where we got last and Nationals where we tied for last.   That is the result of lots and lots of hard work.

Ryan is about to become the Western Region U18 champion.   It's what happens when you are the only dancer in your age group.   While a bigger competition would be nice,  we will accept the first place and be happy and start planning for worlds in London :)

save save save

Ryan qualified to go dance at the Irish Dance world championships in Belfast this year.  Granted, he qualified by placing 2/2 and the top 5 get to go, but it's still an amazing opportunity.  So how do I make this work?  I'm saving everything I can.  Making coffee at home.  Bringing my lunch.  Feeding the damn pig.

But I feel guilty because I am pushing aside everything that Dani wants to do.  How do I keep things fair? 

I need a money tree!