A Florida Lemonade Stand- "Sweet Tea and Treats"

Taylor showing off our signs!
Maci saying Thanks to the Golfers!
The girls having fun stunting with Maci!
Being Silly!
Our Florida "Sweet Tea" Stand!
On Saturday, my friend Yvonne and I got together to help our girls raise money for the Edge All-Star Competition team. We had a stand set up on one of the Sun' N Lake golf course holes and the girls passed out "Sweet Tea and Treats" (of course for a donation). It was fun watching the girls show the golfers their tricks. Madi and Taylor with their running back handsprings and Maci with her handstand to back bend. It was fun but really hot~ The girls raised $165.00. We are very blessed of the out pouring of support from the golfers. I will be involved with many more fundraisers since Maci will be joining the "Mini-AllStar" team.

Oh, What a night! (Bye SNLE!!)

Last night there were about 15 people or more that celebrated our new adventures next year especially leaving SNLE. We met at Paul's Harbourside Tiki Hut and had a great time. Even our favorite principal of all Mr. Pipon joined us. We love him!

Donna McGlinchey who has been the principal's secretary for at least 11 years has found a new job in Transportation and today is her last day. She is completely thrilled to have a new job awaiting her. Also, there are at least 7 teachers moving on to teach at Memorial Elementary (Go Patriots!). I am one of them and I am so excitied! I will miss several friends on the SNLE staff but I know we are only an e-mail away. I have met so many close friends but I know we will all keep in touch and Darla-you said you will be planning our "Chicago Trip "(can't wait)!

I love you guys!

Sisters Enjoying a la Fiesta!!!

To Celbrate Cinco de Mayo a group of my best buds from our Bible group decided to celebrate it on Wed., not Mon. Just joking, we just love Don Jose so we met, ate and had their tasty Margaritas (sorry Barbie and Courtney-just to let you know they were delicious). You have to keep those babies safe. Enjoy a few pictures. I am starting to get sad about Tracy and her family moving after school lets out. But, I know we will continue to remain best of friends even though she will be living in South Carolina (she has promised us it will only be 2-3 years then they will be back). We can be best of friends no matter where life leads you. We love you Tracy!

Congrats on your Engagement!

My little bro' got engaged a few weeks ago. He is engaged to a very nice girl, her name is Joy! Eddie took her to Don' Cesars (sp?) Restaurant in St. Pete. They had a lovely dinner. During dinner Eddie told Joy he had to go to the restroom, but really wasn't. The story will tell the reason. After dinner, Eddie had a beach bag with a blanket, etc. He asked Joy if they could go sit out on the beach and watch the sunset! So, they laid down there blanket and enjoyed the sunset. While sitting on the blanket, there was a bottle with a cork sticking out of the sand. I am not sure who noticed it first but they pulled the bottle out of the sand and inside, Eddie had a poem with the last words saying-Will You Marry Me! Very cute and romantic (Eddie you did a good job, and your lil' sister too, HA!). They are planning on getting married in the spring of 09'. I am looking forward to being in the wedding and apart of their lives. We love you guys!

A little bit about them both: Joy just graduated from Stetson Law School. She will be practicing law in Greenville, South Carolina. Eddie will be a firefighter in Greenville. Looking forward to a place to visit!!

Blog Spot Rewind...Enjoy Belated Easter Photos!

Daddy with his girls!
Sisters and Best Buds!

Ready for Church!

Maci not so sure she has all her eggs.

What a great picture-all the girls!

Madison posing while hunting eggs.

At Grandma's house for the egg hunt~

Peyton, Maci, and Madi at Grace Bible's Egg Hunt!

I began blogging too late to post my Easter Pictures. My goal of blogging is to write about my family, friends and any memories I want to treasure. So, my plan is to blog and print out the pages so that I can put them in a binder to remember all the fun times we have together. So, sorry I am late but here are some Easter pictures from The Leaphart Family.

My Cheerleader!

Madison has been on the competiton cheer team at The Edge Cheer Center for two years. She has loved the competitons and performing. This year she competed in various competions in Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando and Daytona Beach. She had a great year especially progressing in her tumbling skills. She reached the bronze level with her round off back handspring. In her routine she had to do 3 round off back handsprings. Very exciting, for a second grader! Looking forward to private lessons for Maci and Madi this summer. Maci will join her sister next year but she will be on the Mini Team. Madi is on the Youth Team. It should be fun, especially seeing Maci perform. She has a strong desire to learn tumbling and man she gets mad if she can't get do something. Good Luck-Madi and Maci! Go Edge!!

Sunday's Best!

The last day of the weekend but the best! We did attend Church on Sat. evening so Maci and I slept in AGAIN today!! But, daddy had to go to all the services because he had deacon duty. He is so dedicated and loves to serve.
As for me and Maci, we woke up to waffles and coffee. Then, it was playtime. Maci made me lunch (pretend food out of her fake kitchen). The BEST food in town. She came up with the creative menu of pizza and drumsticks~
After playing Kitchen Cafe, Maci did one of her favorite things-play dress up. She made me close my eyes as she appeared as a character. We had a Snowwhite, TinkerBell and a Ballerina. I treasure these times because as my girls get older, they won't be dressing up for Mom. Just the expensive way, at the Orlando Mall-HA!! Enjoy (once again) some of Maci's dress ups. I love you Maci~~
Last but not least, Maci joined me in one of my lastest excercise DVD's. It is the 8 minute core exercise DVD (a great one-8 minutes each of the core areas-abs,arms,legs, etc. We had a hard workout~

"Girls Day Out"

Then Saturday morning came...The house was so quiet. Madison left to go with a friend to Adventure Island for her friend's B-day (we were a little nervous about Madi going to a water park, but all turned out great). Maci spent the night with Grandma Becky and I slept in and woke up to a nice cup of coffee. I relaxed, read a book and enjoyed some alone time. Then I met two of my best of friends at the Lakeside Tea Room for lunch. We like always have so much to talk about. It was a nice relaxing lunch. Then, on we went to see the movie "Baby Mamma". It was hilarious. We enjoyed laughing at the SNL girls. It was a great chic flic. After the movie, I did a little shopping at the mall. A nice day with friends, food and a movie!! Thanks Cristy and Courtney! LOL

"A Busy But Blessed Weekend"

Well, our weekend began very busy~ On, Friday night we attended Matt and Julie Christian's Wedding. Matt is the head of our Worship team and I just started getting to know Julie. It was a fun night with the reception outside under the tents. We had fun hanging out with our friends in Christ.
After the wedding, we headed to Joe and Karen Endsley's house. They had a few couples over for a grill out and fellowship time by the pool. We had fun getting to hang out with Joe and Karen, Clint and Ashley, and Terry and Jenna. Terry was a crazy man, he decided to get in the pool, then get the rest of us wet so we would join him. He did get Jenna so wet that she did just get right in. It was great getting to know so new faces. Looking forward to more times together!

"I Can Only Imagine"

I left work yesterday to attend a very sad but inspiring funeral. It was for Travis O'Bannon JR. I have known Travis since he started attending Grace Bible (back when we had only 50 or so members). He also taught my daughter Madison at the Edge Cheer Center (the first two years she joined). What an amazing person! He was one of the happiest persons that I have ever known. I sat down and explained to Madison what happened and she had so many questions. One thing she said that just filled my heart, she said to me, "Mommy don't cry, he now sees Jesus". What inspiration from a 7 year old that she knows what is awaiting for all of us. I debated to take her with me to the funeral but decided to focus on all the positive moments she had with Travis. Including a sleepover she had at the Edge Gym, and her and Travis were stunting together. I am still looking for the picture of this moment. My heart hurts but at the same time, I know Travis is now in the place where we all desire to meet our Lord. One of the last conversations Travis had was with a close friend of his. He told his friend that he really is happy in his life and is filled with contentment. This is so touching that he left a time in his life that he felt he was content. What a powerful lesson for us all! Two of my favorite songs were song yesterday at the service "I Can Only Imagine" and "I Am A Friend of God". These songs will remain in my heart to remember Travis. One very important thing that I strive to do as a Christian is love people and love God.
GOD BLESS YOU TRAVIS!!!