I was able to attend as a chaperone again this year while Phil graciously took some time off work to hang out with the other kiddos. Thanks also to my friend Lizz for watching Tim and Savannah for an entire day so Phil didn’t get too far behind with work.
April 15 started VERY early. I set 3 alarms to make sure I didn’t oversleep the 2:00 a.m. wakeup time. The buses pulled away from the curb in Casper at 3:00 a.m. The rule on the bus: No talking, eating or moving until daylight! I was amazed that 2 buses packed with 102 children and chaperones followed this rule without exception.
The luggage...oh the luggage.
My group of 3 kids did great getting through security.
Olivia and Allie waited patiently and killed the time with a game of card on the floor of DIA.
More waiting.
The warm, humid air in Orlando felt wonderful and while the 1st plane waited for the 2nd plane to arrive, out came the shorts and flip flops.
After arriving at our hotel, we broke off in small groups to eat at nearby restaurants. After an early morning and a long travel day, it didn't take long for the girls to collapse in bed.
We were blessed with a over-sized handicap room. I took advantage of the living area in the suite to have some coffee and devotion time before the busy activities of the first full day on Florida.
The competition was first thing Friday morning. All girls with their freshly ironed shirts and slightly frizzy hair.
Yep---she has officially passed me in the height department.
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