So last weekend we went to St. George for Emalee's first competition of the year. I had volunteered to drive the back drop and the stage for the girls production number down in the back of the truck. Well as things normally go in my life this didn't go exactly smooth. We got everything loaded up and everyone was happy and then disaster hit. The backdrop went flying off the truck and into the middle of I15. The straps we had strapped it down with completely disappeared and we have no idea how or why this happened. So after stopping, turning around, and heading back to collect the remains off the road. ( Which meant Rich was running in and out of traffic while the cars were going 80 MPH ) We were able to get to a Big K buy some new straps, some power tools ( Happy Fathers Day Rich ) and continue on our way. We finally got to St. George ( Zach counted the straps through the window the whole way down after this-- Mom there's still 5 straps- kind of cute) So Rich spent Friday night building new frames for the backdrop and I sat in the hotel room and sewed the rip canvas. Overall it turned out much better then I thought it would. So the good news is the team took 1st place in their production number. They did such a great job and personally I think the backdrop looked pretty good too. Emalee's individual team took 2nd place in their team dance. So a 1st and a 2nd place and everyone was happy. I didn't get any pictures of Emalee in her costumes ( I guess I was distracted by the backdrop disaster- didn't even think of pictures until everything was over) But I will get some next week at her competition. Way to Go Emalee!! We are so proud of you!!
