Last Friday we went to Panama City Beach, Florida for the last cheer competition of the season. Matt and I didn't have high expectations just because we didn't have a clue what to expect...but...we were so surprised...it ended up being a super fun weekend and such a fun experience for Anna Lauren!
Cooper stayed home with Nanna...we missed having them there with us, but honestly, they were probably much happier at home. We are going to take him to Gulfport this summer for a long weekend and let him do the "beach" thing...
It was Anna Lauren's week at school to take Buzz the bee on an adventure...we got lucky because we had a fun adventure planned!
Ava and her mom, Katherine, went with us...I think having a "friend" go/stay with us was a good idea because they had so much fun just being together. And we couldn't have asked for better traveling partners...we all got along great and had the best time!
When we got to Panama City Friday, it was pretty cool...but...these girls were determined to put their feet in the water. We started with you can put your feet in the water...
We ended with soaking wet kids who went swimming in their clothes...
And then they got in the hot tub to warm up...
This was the view from our balcony when we got up Saturday morning...now if you know the Calverts, you know we LOVE the beach. So...actually performing on the beach was pretty cool to us! Too bad it was only 40 degrees and WINDY!
I must say...the water was gorgeous!
Since it was too cold to swim Saturday, we took the girls to Pier Park and let them enjoy the rides along Miracle Strip...they had a great time and rode almost every ride there...
They were a little scared to ride the pirate ship alone so of course, Matt rode with them...
Just took Matt riding with them one time and they were off on their own...
Although it was cold, they were determined to swim Saturday...I think they swam 3 minutes maybe?
I had a "weak" moment...Anna Lauren doesn't own a bikini, but she has started asking for one and that is all Ava has so I gave in and let her wear one of Ava's. The funny thing is the next day, she didn't even ask to wear a bikini...she put her one piece on...
Anna Lauren took Buzz to his first cheer competition...
With Coach Alyce...competition day 1...
Ava, Anna Lauren, and Rylee...waiting to perform...
Love these happy faces...so fun to watch her do something she loves!
Sweet friends...they did so good together the entire weekend!
Finally...on the stage ready to go!
Coach Alyce made them all matching "Outlaw" flip flops...
Thankfully Sunday was a little warmer...we talked them into playing in the sand rather than swimming so they wouldn't be so cold. Anna Lauren could hardly play for watching the other squads perform.
Trying to swim a few minutes in the freezing cold water...Sydney, Anna Lauren, and Ava
Ava, Lilly, Anna Lauren, and Sydney all ready for their 2nd performance...
Anna Lauren with Coach Alyce and that silly skull...those skulls...I think I'm the only one that doesn't like them.
I always watch her perform through my camera...so...I tried not to do that Sunday. I took a few pictures and put the camera down and watched.
Group picture...
Highlight of the trip...after Sunday's performance, Coach Alyce told them to jump in the ocean in their uniforms. They all jumped in...even Alyce!
My cheer friends...Katherine and Terann. Would not have made it through the year without them...we all learned as we went and had a great time together!
This picture pretty much sums up the year / last competition. Would never in a million years thought I would be a "cheer mom", but I am and a proud one to say the least!
We enjoyed dinner at The Back Porch on Sunday night then packed up to head home Monday. Fun trip and many memories made...
As Katherine said, we are going to be in trouble with these girls...they are too pretty!
As Matt said, Katherine is just a hoot and so much fun...she was trying to get us to take a "romantic" picture on the beach. This was as romantic as we got!
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