"3" used to be a Favorite Number...

Humility is not one of my strong suits, So when you are taught this concept by your teenage daughters, it really hits home. Tonight was RHS Dance Company try-outs, - So after major coaxing from Chris, Myself, Alissa, friends & Zoey, We convinced Jocelyn to try out with Zoey for the team. Jocelyn has had her fair share of disappointment this past month and we all were in agreement that there was no way she wouldn't make it. Well - Shame on Us - 3 Strikes and you're out... Jocelyn made it through 1st cuts and was cut from the company at final cuts and needless to say for 1 small moment in time "I was speechless". I know it sounds unbelievable, but I had NO words of comfort only a shoulder to cry on and she lent me hers- I was in Shock.... Then the waters parted and Zoey came out 30 minutes later, Jocelyn ran to her and gave her a huge hug to Congratulate her - And these are the words of Wisdom that Zoey gave to Jocelyn
" Do not ever Doubt yourself, you are amazing!"
The impact of this statement was not only felt by Jocelyn but everyone around the 2 of them, Especially their Mom! I am a proud Mom Of a Dance Company Member and another Girl who never gives up! {Jocelyn's Next venture: The Bowling Team - She says} Life is going to be interesting next year at the Gibbons House!

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Watch Out RHS, The Gibbons Girls are trying to take over...

So another day or week in life of 3 teenage girls and 2 little guys and we are trying to survive the Roller Coaster!

After putting together a Portfolio of 22 pages containing, letters of recommendation, past experience, photographic experience, and ideas to improve Riverton High School, Alissa was voted in as the SBO Historian for 2010-2011 School year (Her Senior year). Very emotional experience, as she was facing some great candidates and she feels extremely honored to represent the School.

On we go, This week Zoey made the final 8 candidates for Jr. Class Officer and had to come up with a 30 second Speech (well something like that) and answer a bunch of Random, I mean random, questions in front of the Juniors and Seniors at her high school. She made up a Rap to the beat of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", which was quite creative and, Although she felt as though she failed in every aspect of the question answer panel - Zoey was nominated with 3 other Sophomores as next years Jr. Class officers - As she was vegetated in her room, Alissa & I thought it would be fun to Text her from downstairs and wait for her response. She was so excited she ran down the stairs and jumped on her Mom and plowed her to the ground...Bruises are yet to surface - Just another day in the life!

I'm just glad they are still willing to share their Heartaches and Triumphs with their ever embarrassing Mom.

RHS Dance Company Try-outs are Tomorrow for Jocelyn and Zoey - Hope we have good news to share...