Ally's Benefit, School and Dance....Oh My!

Summer is finally over, Thank God! I am more of a winter, spring and fall guy because I am light complected and burn easy, plus I don't like to sweat. So what has the Schrock family been up to the last month or so? Well, the girls started dance and school, Dylanne started kindergarten and Micheala started preschool. Last weekend the gals all went to Illinois for Ally's "Rock and Rally" benefit and Addison's first birthday. I stayed home, worked and cried when the Hawkeyes lost.Here's Ally at her benefit this past weekend. I'm told that it was a lot of fun and lots of money was raised, WAY TO GO! It breaks my heart to not be able to attend these functions, but I know that Ally knows that I think about her all the time and love her very much. Doesn't she look great? I wish that I had half the courage that she does.
Ally's grandma, Jan, with the kids doing activities during the benefit. Noticed the T-shirts, if I must toot my own horn for a bit. Ally's shirt is cute, as she has found a way to make light of a tough situation. I am proud of everyone who wears the "Rally For Ally" t-shirts, as it is a physical reminder to Ally that people are thinking and praying for her.
Dylanne's first day of school. She is doing really well, although some mornings she just doesn't want to wake up. I am already seeing improvement in her education as she shares what she learns in school with me everyday. She feels the need to pose all of the time. Yes, she is a diva in training and Yes, I am in trouble when she gets older.
A head and shoulder shot. She was very excited on her first day, which is music to my ears because I was never into school much and I'm hoping that she really tries to get the most out of her educational opportunities. My wife thinks I'm crazy for thinking this way this soon, but I want Dylanne to build a solid foundation in education and I think it starts now.
Micheala's first day of preschool and she loves it! I apologize for the shadows in the picture, but I'm not Wilson Photography. Micheala has been doing great. No head trauma as of yet and the teacher, Mrs. Bark, has been keeping an eye on her and reports that everything is going well.
Once again, the girls strike a pose. Micheala really looks up to Dylanne, but at the same time is her own person.
Dance has started for the gals. They head to Troy Mills for class and so far, LOVE IT! Even though Micheala is more into shaking her ass, she is fine with tap for now. I am hanging on to the notion that dance class will improve their coordination for sports later in life. My wife tells me I need to get over it and come to the realization that the girls may not be interested in sports. I just tell Heather that she is talking crazy and that she should stay away from the booze, ha ha.

As I stated in my last post, busy, busy, busy!