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So You Think you can Dance - It's a Success!

First, I want to thank those who donated money to Ashley's Liver Transplant Fund with the American Liver Foundation in honor of Ashley's birthday. We received four checks totaling $115 that I will be mailing to Ashley's liver transplant fund on Tuesday. Thanks to the Johnson family, the Koehne Family, the Stuart Family and the Blume family, your generous donation is very much appreciated.

Not only did Ashley receive money for her liver transplant fund but she received so many gift cards and cash that she needs a bigger wallet to put it all in. Ashley is so excited about using her gift cards from the Limited Too, Justice, and Target to go shopping for school clothes. Not to mention the gift cards from Tijuana Flats and Dance Unique. Ashley also received some cool shirts and homemade jewelry too. In other words, Miss Ashley was spoiled.

Using the theme "So You Think You Can Dance" to create Ashley's party was fun but a lot of work. Even though we had some issues with our CD players, decorations, not having enough room for all the groups to work on their choreography, running out of food, etc., I believe the girls had a fun. I know I certainly enjoyed watching them dance.

The success of the party was mainly due to our choreographers/judges from Studio 5D in Winter Springs, Florida. The party would not have been possible without the amazing talent of Bethany J, Caroline and Katherine D, and Ariel S. Thanks girls for making Ashley's party not only successful but memorable. I love you all!

I will share a slide show of the party as soon I finish putting it together. Thanks to all of you who came out to celebrate Ashley's 10th year of living a miracle. To the parents who sat and watched your children participant in this party, thank you for your friendship and your love for my daughter.

Special note: if your child attended Ashley's party and you don't want their picture on the internet, please email me at loveashley@loveforashley.com
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