Universal Studios

Being recent hug Harry Potter fans after reading the first 4 books in the series...the kids were looking forward to visiting Hogwarts and Hogsmeade at Universal Studios.  I was so thankful to be in the hot Florida sun...and even walking around in a hot and humid mask all day didn't even put a damper on our fun.

  

 

Harry Potter was AMAZING!!  Everything looked so real.  We were right there in the wizarding world.  Ayden was just tall enough to ride some of the bigger rides...although now he is wishing he wasn't just quite yet.  Hagrid's Motorbike and the Forbidden Journey a the castle may have put him over the edge just a bit.  After only our second ride, Ayden was done with Harry Potter rides for the day.  Our plans altered a bit and off we went to purchase our very own magical wands from Olivander's.  My little witch and wizard walked around casting spells in Diagon Alley throughout the afternoon.  We ate at he Three Broomsticks and Leaky Cauldron, enjoying butterbeer and pumpkin juice.  The strawberry and peanut butter ice cream at Florean's was delish.

 

  

 

 

Other Universal favorites were the Woody Woodpecker, Spiderman, and ET rides...and of course unlimited slurpees ALL DAY LONG!

  

All Star Worlds

All Star Worlds was an amazing experience.  The production was fabulous.  The girls loved the back stage paparazzi camera.  Lots of friends and family watched the live stream feed from home which made it even more special.  Rubies advanced to Day 2 and HIT their routine.  They looked amazing on stage and placed 8th in their division against some very talented teams.  This was the first time all season they were allowed to compete mask-free...and it was phenomenal to watch.  We loved everything about our experience at All Star Worlds and look forward to many many, more end of year comps!

 

 

 

Fun in Florida!

Although cheer may have brought us here...WE ARE ON VACATION!!!  It's been far too long since this family has had some travel times together.  It's hot, humid, and oh so lovely!  Spent our first day at the resorts pool getting some vitamin D.

 

 

Allie was stoked to be practicing at TOP GUN while in Orlando and this practice wear is adorable!  

Commemorating these moments with a team photo shoot.  They clean up pretty well after being all hot and sweaty from a practice!  Look at these lovely ladies!  What a beautiful group of gals.  Time with cheer families...so much fun!

 

 

We Bought a House...Sort Of!

This little beauty is all ours!!  For about another month until we tear it down!!  Looking forward to the next chapter in the Hammerick book of adventures...on Cooley Lake!

 

Ch-ERIE-ing in PA

Another cheer COMP-CATION with cheer besties!  Lots of fun at photo shoots around town and on the lake.  Rubies and Topaz both competed, but on separate days...and they both HIT!  Way to go, girls!

 

 

 

Easter

 

St. Patty's Day

Lucky visited and left us some goodies...he dodged Allie's trap!  ...and we sipped a delicious Shamrock Shake as we always do on St. Patty's Day.