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Allison looked so pretty in red! A big thank you to Jenna for helping with hair and makeup!

The big group of friends couldn't make any concrete plans, so these three made their own plan and all looked stunning!

They met for pictures at Temecula Creek Inn along the golf course. 

 Their sweet friend Nate put on his stepdad's tux and took some pictures with them, even though he wasn't going to the dance.

Then the 3 girls drove down to dinner at Wood Ranch Grill in SD and then took and Uber to and from the dance at the Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park.  They loved the venue and thought it was really cool to stand on the balcony while planes landing in SD flew overhead.  They also loved the silent DJ and the churros!  So glad they had a great night!

You Can Call Him Lieutenant!

After taking the test in February and waiting months for the decisions to be announced, Matt got promoted to Lieutenant today!!  He received a call from the Sheriff asking if he would accept the position and of course he said yes! 

No one deserves this more than he does!  He is a natural-born leader, the hardest worker I know, cares  about everyone who he works for and who works for him and is a great role model for the department.  Congratulations Matt!

Officially a Coyote!!

'After months of consideration, Allison made the decision that she wants to continue her academic and athletic career at Kansas Wesleyan University!  

She is so excited to play soccer and work towards a degree in Criminal Justice and just felt like everything felt right to do that here.  

She set up an evening call with Coach Kat and Coach Heinrich on Thursday night and they were so thrilled!  I think Kat even screamed a little bit and made Allison feel so valued.  Matt and I listened in on speaker phone and loved sharing in the excitement.  Her hard work is paying off!

We took her out to a celebratory dinner at Lucille's and we could sense the relief she feels by finally having made the decision!  

KWU posted this on their Instagram and Facebook Easter Sunday and we will now wait for her to sign a letter of intent.  She will get to attend both academic and athletic signings at her high school since is getting scholarship money for both.  So proud of this kid!

Chi Omega Mom's Weekend

I had the best weekend with Taylor in Lawrence for the annual Mom's Weekend!  I picked her up after she finished studying on Thursday night and she picked this awesome Thai restaurant for dinner.

On Friday, I worked at McClain's in the morning while Taylor had class.  Then she gave me a tour of the Engineering buildings and I loved seeing how proud she is of all she does there!  Later that night we met her roommates and their moms at John Brown Underground before the dinner.

The drink menu has traditional drinks with their own personal spin!

Then we walked a few blocks down to the dinner venue.

We got there just in time to watch the fraternity boys serenade the moms.  Such a cute tradition!

The decorations were really pretty and we had a really good family style dinner.

We continued the night at The Bull with her friends/moms

and got a special treat when the KU Bar Band arrived and played for the crowd!

On Saturday, we went out to breakfast with the McLiney ladies at Milton's and then went for massages at Salon DiMarco on Mass St.  I knew it would be the perfect treat for Taylor mid semester and she really enjoyed!  Unfortunately, my masseuse talked the entire time, but it still felt nice.

We showered up and then stopped by the Chi Omega fountain...tulips in bloom all over campus!

We had dinner with Taylor's friends Megan and Chessa at Johnny's Tavern and watched the Final Four games.

We ended with a fun night at The Wheel with some of her sorority sisters.

Sunday morning we celebrated Hallie's birthday at Wake The Dead with her family and a few friends.

 We shared the best acai bowl and breakfast scramble!

We shopped along Mass. St a bit and went back to Chi O to pack up some of Taylor's winter clothes for me to bring home.  She had a study session for the afternoon so we said our goodbyes and I made my way to the airport.  

Only 6 weeks until she is home for summer!