Mini Nationals 09

So we are back from our VERY long trip to Mini Nationals in Cleveland, TN. We left on Friday about 5:30am and returned last night at about 8pm. It is to only take 12 hours by bus, but unfortunately we hit really bad ice and a tractor trailor accident about 33 miles from Bristol, so we sat on the bus for 6 hours at a stand still. It was a very long trip home (18hours) but we made it safely and that is what is most important. I had lots of sleep to catch up on so I did that at home today. Back to work tomorrow. As for the weekend it was a very good weekend, we had 7 winners so that is great! Makayla did the best she has ever done this year so far. Enjoy our pictures from the trip.

This is Anna and Makayla on Friday before we pulled out from the studio. Anna and Makayla enjoying a movie together.

Together as friends!

When they got bored, they would look out the window watching for tractor-trailers to honk at them. Unfortunately they didn't understand that the drivers couldn't really see them, but hey it kept them entertained for at least a little while.

Awards night after a long competition day.

Here is my little winner. She placed 4th in her twirling, 2nd in her fancy strut, 1st in basic marching, and runner-up to Mini National Starlet age 4 to 6. She competed against 6 girls and did very well. Especially because she is the youngest!

Her "biggest" trophy yet!

During the long ride home!