Monday, April 20, 2026

Germantown Charity Horse Show Princess

For as long as she's been riding horses, Helen Grace has looked up to the princesses at the Germantown Charity Horse Show. It's always been such a tradition in the horse world for the junior and senior girls in high school. Well, whether mama likes it or not, Helen Grace's junior year is here, and she was nominated by her barn to represent them in the horse show this year. That honor comes with a year of service and social events, including working the show in June and being presented to the horse show membership in March. We spent the Christmas break fretting over finding a white dress with not a single embellishment on it and no train that was her size and could be here by March. Whew! We found this one she loved and were so thankful. On March 27th, the princess court was announced and presented at a very fancy and formal ball. Helen Grace was presented by John, and Chace was her 'escort.' It was so fun to see them in tuxes! Spiffer, Granddaddy, and several very sweet fans came to cheer her on and dance the night away! We are so proud that she finally gets to relish in this honor and accomplishment. (We've got some professional pics coming. Will add to the post when I get them)






She had to stand up on this small stage while they read her bio. I'm sure it felt like hours to her while it was read!




John walked her in while Chace walked her out



Father Daughter dance


Princess and Escort dance









Spiffer and I had the best time dancing- the band was great!


Loved this pile of shoes





SAA girls

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Toohig Tidbits: March


"Dress like your favorite book character" day at school. Of course, she was a cat from Cat Warriors


Founders Day


The girls put together this stack of notes as a thank you, and I've never felt more seen lol!



Grizz game for Catholic schools night


Cressey was Miss Pennsylvania for the fourth grade State Pageant, and she dressed as Betsy Ross. She was a little nervous the morning of, but once she got into the classroom, she ROCKED IT. 














HG was selected to be a peer mentor for her senior year, and we couldn't be more proud!









Documenting the first time this cat has ever crawled up into my lap and had a sit!


Penny girl is always interested in what you're eating, especially if it's with a spoon




She's finally grown up enough to fit Peggy's violin!! She's so proud!