Nothing Will Stop Her Nine

This sweet girl turned 9 at the end of Sept. She did a matinee performance of The Sound of Music, came home to celebrate her big day, then ran back to the school for her final evening performance. Haley is our positive go getter who will without a doubt conquer the world, or at least the portion she is responsible for. We are so grateful for her determination and kind heart. Happy 9th Haley J.

The Sound of Music

At the end of the school year we received an email saying they were in search of a very young looking 8th grade and 3rd grade girl to play the roles of Brigitta and Gretl in the high school's upcoming musical The Sound of Music. Kadyn and Haley went to the audition with high hopes and walked away with the roles they had desired. They worked hard for seven weeks with some of the most amazing high school students we have ever met, and I have worked a great deal with amazing youth. These Juniors and Sophomores were kind, respectful, and always positive and uplifting to Kadyn, Haley, and the rest of the younger cast members. The show went up at the end of Sept. and was a complete hit. It sold out for three nights in a row, turning away 60 plus individuals each night. Maria (Meg) and Captain von Trapp (Michael) were two of the cast members that truly took the girls under their wings. They even come down to the middle and elementary school now each week just to visit them. It was such a fantastic experience and has been an answer to our prayers in helping the girls feel a solid bond to their new school and surroundings.

Bleeding Blue

Well, the season is not going good to say the least, but the Ballard family will always bleed blue and cheer on our Cougars no matter what the outcome may be.  At least the parties bring a little happiness to those many Saturdays that have ended on a glum note this year. Go Cougs!

Back To School '17

This will be our first full year at DCC and the kids have a feeling it's going to be great. Everyone got the classes and/or teachers they were hoping for so we are off to a great start. This year we have a 10th, 8th, 6th, 3rd, and 1st grader. Here's to a great school year!

A Trip To The 505

The weekend before school started we head down to Albuquerque for a visit with Grandma Darden. We experienced Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, ate at Gardunos and Blakes, played at my old Elementary school (John Baker), and had a crazy good time at Hinkle Family Fun Center. We enjoyed Sunday dinner with Mrs. Way, one of my favorite Math teachers from high school, and spent the evening going through scrap books and remembering all of our wonderful memories from Eldorado HS. It was a fantastic weekend visit and a wonderful way to wrap up summer.