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Amanda is doing great. No baby name yet. I went to see them again today. She was so appreciative of all the comments and support. I gave her updated printouts today.

Pictured is Miss Emily, Miss Jessica (Aunt Jessica), Miss Miranda in black and I think Miss Morgan and Miss Tyler at Nationals 2006! (click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

Papa Web Master *

Yes, yes, you thought "who's Brian?" Well, now you get to see me. Gosh I look good! Go ahead, you can say it out loud. Anyone around you listening and pokes their head to see will say the same. ;) he he Ok, ok, focus, on, the, baby. Her hair is so soft! Her skin is so soft! (click pic for larger image. photo by I have no idea.)

Miss Jessica was out of school and dance today because her sister Amanda had her baby at 4:44am today! She went straight from dance practice at 9:30pm to the hospital as Shawn called and she never left until the baby was born! (click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

Brand New

Amanda is in labor

Dr. said she won't go home until she has her baby! Her water has broke at 8pm.

Miss Courtney and Miss Charlee spending time with Corbyn at Western

The girls had a rough night last night!! They were really missing there big brother!!! We had spagetti for dinner because we could never eat it when Corbyn was home, as Courtney was fixing her plate she started to tear up, then Charlee started , we even had Chase in tears!!!! I got to work this morning and I had an email with this photo, I thought it was cute and that it might brighten my girls day!!!

LOOK OUT KINDERGARTEN! Here she comes

Bailey's first day of school is today at Notre Dame Academy! Good Luck Bailey. And good luck to her teacher.. she will have her hands full with Miss Bailey:)

Wanna dance?

I remember a few years back we were getting ready for some kind of Nationals in the summer. Connie or Carrie both weren't available or busy the week before so I remember Dee Anna teaching the girls! I was still new, well I've been there about five years or six, and just thought that was so neat. She was good as I recall. I kinda thought Dee and I could do a duet of something. ;) lol j/k I was just impressed that she did that.

Miss Miranda with Miss Jessica at her Birthday Party

(click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

Here she is again next to the perfect State Fair display!

(click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

This is for you Ms. Carrie!

Whilst former Connie's dancer and future mom Mrs. Amanda and I (and family, well, Jessica was doing her own thing with her bf and bf, that's boyfriend Josh and best-friend Paige) were strolling through the State Fair. We came upon this fish tank and instantly thought of you! Love, Brian (click pic for larger image. photo by Brian Ginn. Somebody put this credit on my tombstone.; )

MOre yOng Dancers

I can't recall if I've posted these from Ms. Becky Scott. Here they are!

TAP SHOES NEEDED

Miranda needs tap shoes ( not necessarily toe taps ) for school. Probably a size 81/2 or 9, any color, any style. Anyone that has a pair available please call or e-mail ( we are in the book)
I picked out this picture for this post. I thought it was pretty cool. We didn't understand how anyone could dance on these! Well have fun at school buddies!
-Charisse+ Miranda-Jean-

A Mothers MOMENT

Something you never prepare for!!! This weekend the Martin Family shipped out our oldest son for College!! Those of you that have known me over the years know how close I am with my son Corbyn! He is my PRIDE AND JOY! He has been a wonderful big brother pitching in rides for the girls to dance and even serving SPAGETTI DINNER AT OUR 1st NUTCRACKER!!! The Martin House is very sad!!!! Its funny how fast time goes by!!!
Brian, That nervous break down I scheduled was well needed!!! Im ready for that dinner now!!!!
Becky, keep the phone close!!! Carrie, it was harder than I had ever imagined!!!Laura do you have the margarittias ready yet?
Amanda, as you bring one home Im sending one off!!! Just wait, from the moment you hold that perfect little bundle your heart will melt, it is a feeling that never goes away!!!
Cherish every moment!!!

A Mothers MOMENT

Something you never prepare for!!! This weekend the Martin Family shipped out our oldest son for College!! Those of you that have known me over the years know how close I am with my son Corbyn! He is my PRIDE AND JOY! He has been a wonderful big brother pitching in rides for the girls to dance and even serving SPAGETTI DINNER AT OUR 1st NUTCRACKER!!! The Martin House is very sad!!!! Its funny how fast time goes by!!!
Brian, That nervous break down I scheduled was well needed!!! Im ready for that dinner now!!!!
Becky, keep the phone close!!! Carrie, it was harder than I had ever imagined!!!Laura do you have the margarittias ready yet?
Amanda, as you bring one home Im sending one off!!! Just wait, from the moment you hold that perfect little bundle your heart will melt, it is a feeling that never goes away!!!
Cherish every moment!!!

Seen at the Fair this Weekend was...

Miss Danielle, Kelsey, Jessica and her sister Amanda with her husband Shawn with their Uncle Vince!
(click pic for larger image. Photos by Brian Ginn.)

See you in Two Weeks!!

Haleigh and Cassidy after the duet practice today.

The Last Day of Summer Dance Classes!!

Emily and Haleigh in front of the studio sharing some fries........

State Fair Time! Remember last year?

With Miss Molly being attended to by Miss Ashley. And Miss Courtney and Miss Rachel and I see Courtney's mom Dee Anna in blue. (Click pic for larger image. photo by Brian Ginn.)

I think is might be the only stage pic with Mrs. Connie and Ms. Carrie!

Come on dancer families! Post some pics with me :) We wanna see.
(Click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

DancerCam! That's what I should call it!

You know, the camera I give the dancers to take, well, pictures ;) . Well, here's another one! Enjoy.

So YOU Think YOU Can DANCE!!!! Who will be your pick?

Who is your pick? Im dying to see who all the dancers like!!! There is a toss up at my house between Travis (MY PICK) and Benji!!! We dont think the girls hold a candle to our own girls!!! Wouldnt it be cool to have some guys like this to dance with!!! BRIAN WHERE ARE YOU????

This is Emilee on her very first day of Kindergarten at Bate's Elementary. As you can see she is all ready and thrilled to be off to school. Hugs to all. Becky/digr (posted for Becky by Brian)

"This is a BIG day for most or all of the "Red Boot Girls!" I think most of them are starting school today for the first time?? Emilee will be starting school today at Bates Traditional. She is going to be in Kindergarten, as will most of the girls. She is so thrilled and can't wait to get to school. I hope that all of the "Boots" girls have a great first day of school!! Be sure and think of them today! Have a great first year of school, Bailey, Cassidy, Emilee, Kaylynn, Kayla, Natalie, Sophia" - Ms. Becky Scott

(Posted for Ms. Becky Scott at her request by Brian!)

Miss Tyler has something to say

(click pic for larger image. Photo bY Brian Ginn. Photo from Nationals Miss Jessica, Emily, Morgan and Tyler.)

Thank You!!!

THANKS!!! thank u all for coming to my birthday party, i really enjoyed everyone being there!! thank u all for my gitfs i love em all!!! and thank u DeeAnna for explaining y u guys couldnt make it i would have loved you all to have been there but thats ok!! i still love you guys!! and emily im really sorry that u couldnt get a hold of me on saturday i really wish u could have been there too!!!
l0v3 y@,
~Jessica Ginn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy 5th Birthday, Bailey!

Kayden Allen 1 year, With Madison
Kayden Birthday cake!

Hi All!

I just wanted to share Kayden's Birthday pictures! Some of you may remember that Lauren went into labor during Jessica's Bday party last year. This is him this weekend, we had a going away party for Britt, and a Birthday for Kayden!

'Summer's over'

I hope all the moms and dancers get off to a good start at school. I know it is stressful time Jessica looked at me yesterday on her birthday as I was taking her to dance and she exclaimed 'summer's over' in a quiet voice. She said it passed so fast.

This photo is also from her birthday party Saturday. Left to right is Miss Jessica(Alumni of Connie's) the birthday girl, Mrs. Laura (Miss Danielle's mom) standing admiring a ring of Jessica's that her boyfriend gave her (ah, High School) and in the red top is Miss Ashley (Alumni), then in white is Miss Kelsey (Alumni) and also in white is Miss Danielle (Alumni). Far right is Miss Steph, a high school friend of Jess. In green is Miss Miranda. I remember at Nationals this year, Jessica looked over at Miranda, hugged her and said 'we should do a duet!'.



I wish everyone the very best. I hope the new dance families enjoy this blog. I see that Ms. Tammy has joined. Good for you. Post some pics, tell some stories. This is a nice place. - Love, Brian

At the request of Miss Ashley...

from Jessica's birthday party is a self-portrait photo by Ashley and her dance mate Miss Kelsey. Both alumni of Connie's! (Ash said to me 'I want this picture!' then quickly she said 'put it on the blog'.) Kids.

The "Birthday Girl" Jessica and Friends

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!
[Hum... I can't post with a photo! Blogger error!)
Well, I know you're all interested so here is a photo from the party. From the party yesterday is Mr. Austin, Mr Josh, Miss April, Ryann whose Birthday was Thursday and Cheryl made her a cake too! Miss Laura, Ashley, Danielle. Front row is Miss Steph, Paige, the Birthday Girl herself Miss Jessica, Miss Kelsey and Miss Miranda holding Scamp. (click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

Happy Birthday Jessica! - "The birthday girl"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!
Well, I know you're all interested so here is a photo from the party. From the party yesterday is Mr. Austin, Mr Josh, Miss April, Ryann whose Birthday was Thursday and Cheryl made her a cake too! Miss Laura, Ashley, Danielle. Front row is Miss Steph, Paige, the Birthday Girl herself Miss Jessica, Miss Kelsey and Miss Miranda holding Scamp. (click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

Happy Birthday Jessica! - "The birthday girl"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!
Well, I know you're all interested so here is a photo from the party. From the party yesterday is Mr. Austin, Mr Josh, Miss April, Ryann whose Birthday was Thursday and Cheryl made her a cake too! Miss Laura, Ashley, Danielle. Front row is Miss Steph, Paige, the Birthday Girl herself Miss Jessica, Miss Kelsey and Miss Miranda holding Scamp. (click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

Another one from that camera. Can you name them by their feet alone?

My guess is Miss Holly is in the stripes (saw that on-stage after recital/Annie) and she is also holding the camera! Am I right?

I could say it's dancers from Phantom in black and the 'green group' (yea, that wasn't a hard answer I know... ) and well. you tell me rather us. And who took this? Very cool photo!

Remember the little camera I give the dancers...

to take pics at events? Well, this was one of them! Hi Mrs. Sheri (in photo)! Who took this?

ATTT 'As the Tutu Turns' vol 1 no 3

Ah, Last Years Group Photo At Jessica's Birthday Party

Yes, Ashley on the floor (it fits her), Casey and Charlee-Lyn I'm told just loved those dogs. Oh and Jessica's best friend for life, Paige (pink top), dyed her hair. I walked up to her and introduced myself! Oh and I think they all did a sleep-over.
(click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)

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Jessica's Birthday Party is Saturday 5pm!

Pictured here from February is Miss Jessica (center top) with Miss Tori to her left, Mariah (lower left pink, Little Kel ('Dance Princess'), Shayla, Caitlynn (far right pink shirt, hum, lots of pink!) and two more. And don't you love the dance pictures on the wall and the famous ladder too? :) (Click pic for larger image. Photo bY Brian Ginn.)

as the tutu turns

(vol 1 number 2 by Brian Ginn.)

Ms. Tammy might join us here and I think her young one might be in this photo.

The Future. I took this back in Feb. You've seen it before yet this is a slightly different pose of the same group with Mrs. Connie herself. I just hope Tammy's little one is in this picture. She said her dancer was in the Red Boot Group (Love that they're known as that) and I recognize some of them in this pic. So this is for you Tammy! I love the little one holding on to the wall and chin up high in the back. How cute. All the best, Brian (click pic for larger image. Photo by Brian Ginn.)