Saturday, June 8, 2024

Spruce Pine Alien Festival

 We drove over to Spruce Pine to check out the Alien Festival.  It sounded weird and didn't disappoint.  Totally strange......



Spruce Pine is a cute, small town



Of course, Emma won't turn down the opportunity to wear a costume.



Face painting




We are the three amigos these days



Sunday, June 2, 2024

Special Olympics- Raleigh

 Emma has been doing gymnastics for about a year now and was asked to join the Buncombe County Special Olympics team for the state games in Raleigh.  



It was a big deal!  We had no idea how busy it would be


It was a bit overwhelming for her


Opening Ceremony 







Lighting the torch


When we got to our Airbnb, they had made a cute basket for Emma.  It was full of treats, snacks and a sweet note.  She said she felt famous!



It was a great house


The event begins.





The boys left a lakehouse party to be there.  We are still hearing about that.....



Bars





Beam






Getting her medals











Emma and Shay


The Buncombe County crew







After the games, they had a party, dance and food




She had a blast and was very proud of herself.  I think this was the first and last Olympics for Emma.  Although she had fun, she said it was too overwhelming and stressful.  I'm glad she gave it a shot.