The Brown Brick Road

Dinner and Dancing

September 23, 2026

Spencer had his final night of Dinner & Dancing just like his big brother did two years ago. They have had a few classes learning etiquette, the art of small talk and introductions, and some dances. Sunday night they did their presentation and Spencer nailed it!

Looking sharp…

They all had dinner before the parents arrived…

and then we got to see him walk out with his lucky partner!

He did great on the dancing and did an excellent job introducing his partner and speaking to her parents! No surprise at all!

It was a nice group of kids…

and I’m especially proud of these goofballs!

It was a fun night!

Good job Spencer!

Concert

September 22, 2026

Thanks to some very last minute plans, we had a fun girl’s night out on Friday! The boys were at the football game so Samantha and I tagged along with a cute crew to see the Need to Breathe concert at the Coca-Cola amphitheater. The girls fits were on point…

We stuck around to the very end so we could see Ellie Holcombe come out for the encore. It was really hot – but was a boot-scootin’ good time!

Ballroom

September 21, 2026

Samantha’s first ballroom was a success! My pretty girl was all dolled up and looking as pretty as ever!

There was a big get together before for all the Thursday night girls…

We then dropped them at Ballroom and came back an hour later – at 9:15, yawn! – for pickup. Samantha had said she just didn’t want to have to walk out with two girls and one boy…oh well! ha! But it was ok because she was with her best buddy Jane.

We even had a special guest for pickup!

They then headed to Sugar for a late night candy fix…this will not be happening most weeks!

Proud of my pretty girl!

Big Birthday!

September 18, 2026

It’s a BIG day celebrating a BIG birthday for someone we love BIG!! Happy 75th birthday to GJ!!!!

GJ makes 75 look good!

I can only hope to be as active and energetic and strong as she is at 75. She exercises daily and gets her steps in religiously (obsessively?! ha!) She’ll try any workout class and has even taken up line dancing. GJ is the living example of it’s never too late to learn something new! She’s an expert mahjong player (long before it was trendy!) and a master at her daily word games online. Keeping that brain sharp at 75!

Nothing slows GJ down and she’s always there when we need her. She’s the ultimate do-er! She shows up for all the things and is always willing to do the hard work – packing boxes, shoveling dirt, pulling weeds, planting planters, moving furniture – you name it, she’ll do it. She’s the best example of “where there’s a will, there’s a way!” Her hard work is an inspiration and a motivation and I’m so thankful I’ve had her to look up to my entire life. She’s the OG “best momma ever” and what I’m striving to be every day.

How lucky are these kiddos to get to have her as their GJ?! She shows up for the games and big events, she spoils them on their birthdays, and she’s always up for making cookies!

I’m so proud of how she takes on adventures and says “yes!” She’s seen a lot of the world in the past few years and I think that is so wonderful. I know Daddo would love all the trips and fun she has had!

GJ is always happy to just be along for the ride and we’re glad to have her. That said, when she says “would you like to hear my thoughts?” you better listen because she’s usually right! ha!