The O'Neals - Bryan, Rhonda, Keeleigh and Olivia

Keeleigh - Benton High School Homecoming 2009

2009-10-02T16:19:00.002-05:00

Keeleigh made Sophomore Maid for Homecoming...WOW! What an amazing night we had...Especially her dad who enjoyed every moment walking her on the football field...Kee had a wonderful time and it was a week she will never forget...None of us will ever forget...We are blessed in so many ways...

Salt Bowl 2009

2009-09-09T09:16:00.003-05:00

WOW! This was an AMAZING experience for Keeleigh and us! Tailgating before the game with Ned Perme and Channel 7 News, all the Benton/Bryant fans and the opportunity to cheer at War Memorial Stadium! I think they said there were over 25,000 people there!Keeleigh had the BEST time, and said it was the greatest night! She couldn't believe she was actually going to cheer where the Arkansas Razorback Cheerleaders stand and cheer! She was on cloud 9 the entire night...

Benton/Bryant Pep Rally 2009

2009-09-09T08:55:00.004-05:00

This was our first Benton/Bryant Pep Rally! It was SO much fun, and our High School Cheerleaders were AMAZING!!!

First Day of School - 2009

2009-08-25T13:46:00.003-05:00

It's so hard to believe we are starting another year...Bryan and I still can't believe we have one going to High School - DRIVING! Keeleigh was SO excited! She thought it was pretty amazing to be able to drive the first day - me on the other hand - worried sick until she came home. Olivia was excited about 7th grade, too. She's still in Middle School so it wasn't as exciting since she didn't change schools, but she was still ready to go. : )She's already gearing up for Jr.High Cheer Tryouts in March...She said she can't wait!

Olivia being silly in our backyard....

2009-07-29T09:21:00.005-05:00

Last night I was walking around our backyard and couldn't stop laughing while watching Olivia (being her silly self) swim in the pool...I ran inside and grabbed my camera so I could take a few pics of her being so goofy..Needless to say, she immediately stopped and started acting normal...Here are a few pics of her, but not any in her goofy mode...She is such a neat kid! We are so blessed to have 2 beautiful girls!

A Gorgeous Wedding....

2009-07-29T09:07:00.004-05:00

We attended Aaron Hilborn and Amanda Langley's wedding Friday night. It was absoultely stunning! When I walked into the church I felt like I was in the movie "The Wedding Planner". I didn't realize I had left my camera in the car until the wedding started. As soon as the bride and groom were about to leave I had Bryan run and get it in hopes of catching them...They drove off before I could snap their picture, but I did get a few snap shots of Keeleigh, Jenny, Ashley and Taylor...They were all so beautiful!

2009-2010 BHS Cheerleaders

2009-07-22T09:09:00.002-05:00

I posted this in March, but for some reason it remained in my "edit" file vs. my "publish" file...Oh, well - It's on here now! : )We officially have a "Benton High School" Cheerleader in our home! This has been a dream of Keeleigh's since she was a little girl! We are so excited and looking forward to a wonderful year...They won ALL "TOP Awards" at SMU (Dallas) in June and are getting geared up for Nationals in Dallas over Christmas! We can't wait! We're so proud of you Keeleigh!

Destin 2009

2009-06-22T10:30:00.005-05:00

Destin was so much fun this year! We spent one day on a pontoon boat and enjoyed the dolphins and snorkeling, we bungee jumped, did the sky coaster, enjoyed the beach and so much seafood we ended up at Cracker Barrel our last night... : )

Olivia - Kanakuk 2009

2009-06-22T10:21:00.003-05:00

This was Olivia's 2nd year to attend Kanakuk Kamps in Branson, Mo. She had a blast and was so excited about going! She was in Teepee 6 last year and this year she moved up to Teepee 10! She is now considered a Sr. Camper and boy was she elated! It was a great year!

Olivia's Awards Banquet 2009

2009-05-21T11:52:00.004-05:00

Olivia had her Awards Banquet Monday night. She had a great time with all her friends, but was a little nervous when they called her name to walk up on stage...It was a great night!

Spring Break - 2009 "Walt Disney World and Destin"

2009-03-31T08:45:00.004-05:00

This year Bryan and I decided to take the girls to Disney World and Destin. They were so excited! In Disney World their favorite rides were "Tower of Terror","Test Track", "Mission Space", "Space Mountain", and "Big Thunder Mountain". They loved Downtown Disney and The Boardwalk. After 3 days in Disney World we headed to Destin to stay at the Condo. It was absolutely beautiful and there's nothing like having a cup of coffee early in the morning with the beach as your backyard. We had a great week!

Keeleigh's Birthday Surprise....

2009-03-10T11:28:00.003-05:00

Saturday morning Bryan and I surprised Keeleigh with tickets to the Razorback Baseball Game in Fayetteville! She was SO excited! We were able to watch one of our good friends, Ashley perform as a Diamond Doll and then she took us by the Tri Delt house so Keeleigh could see it! Needless to say, Kee is ready to skip high school and go straight to college! She loved her birthday surprise, and we had an awesome day! Happy Birthday, Keeleigh! We love you bunches! : )

Father Daughter Banquet 2009

2009-02-27T08:22:00.003-06:00

The girls and Bryan had their annual Father Daughter Banquet Monday night. He always looks so forward to his date night with the girls...Keeleigh and Olivia love it! Each year Bryan will go to the florist and order their corsages then surprises them with it right before they walk out the door...It's so sweet!I am so blessed to have such a loving and caring husband and two wonderful daughters!

Keeleigh's BJH Cheer Christmas Party

2009-01-22T14:08:00.003-06:00

Keeleigh's Jr.High Cheer Squad had their "Re-scheduled" Christmas party last night. It was canceled in December due to an ice storm. They dressed up for the occasion, performed a skit for the 8th graders, exchanged gifts with their little sis, and posed for pictures. It was so much fun! We are really going to miss Jr. High next year.

CCU - Cheersport in Little Rock

2009-01-12T08:15:00.003-06:00

Keeleigh and Olivia did an awesome job at their cheer competition yesterday. Kee's squad won first and Best Overall in her division and Olivia's squad won first as well. We leave for Oklahoma City in 2 weeks, and they are SO ready! It's been a great year so far and we are hoping to win Oklahoma and then Dallas! :)

Christmas in Park City, Utah

2009-01-02T10:47:00.009-06:00

Christmas morning we surprised the girls with a ski trip to Park City, Utah. They were so excited and in complete shock! Especially when we told them we were leaving Christmas night. The next morning(Olivia's B-day) we met our sweet and dear friends,The Carrigans at The Canyon's. They were so sweet and even taught the girls how to ski, and James taught Kee how to Snow board. (they loved it!)That evening we went to Cafe Rio for Olivia's B-day dinner and then night tubing! Nick gave Olivia an awesome ski hat that she absolutely loved! We are so blessed to have such sweet friends and family...

Thanksgiving in Maui 2008

2008-12-01T12:57:00.007-06:00

Thanksgiving in Maui was WONDERFUL! We loved our house, the location was great(on Baby Beach and able to ride bikes to Front Street each day), Grilled every night, rode kayaks, snorkeled everyday, went scuba diving, rented private boats and went to Molokini and turtle town, went swimming with at least 20 HUGE turtles, admired a Monk Seal right off our beach, attended a Luau, shopped til we dropped, soaked in the jacuzzi, but most of all....enjoyed spending quality time with my entire family....We are truly blessed!

Last Panther Football game 2008

2008-11-10T10:56:00.001-06:00

Halloween 2008

2008-11-03T07:50:00.004-06:00

We had SO much fun Halloween night. We took the girls, Connor, and all their friends on a hayride to trick or treat, and then back to Deana's for an outdoor party with a movie! She had a projector outside and played the movie "IT"! It was such a neat idea and the kids loved it! We counted over 50 kids! So much fun!!

First BJH Peprally Outside....

2008-10-13T10:51:00.003-05:00

Last Thursday Keeleigh had her first "Outdoor Peprally"...It was SO much fun, and we loved having a lot of space so we could take lots of pics! :)

Game Day!

2008-09-11T08:05:00.002-05:00

I love Game Day's! All the football players are required to wear a shirt and tie to school. Connor and the girls looked so handsome/pretty this morning I just had to snap a picture. :)

Labor Day Weekend at my parents Lake House in Hot Springs....

2008-09-02T09:25:00.007-05:00

We had sooo much fun at my parents house this weekend. The girls and Connor always love to take a ride to the Dam. The water is ICE cold, but for some reason it's always a BIG competition to see who will jump in first..This time they all decided to jump at the exact same time...Kee was soooo cold when she climbed back on the boat...I was afraid she was going to toss me in with the camera! heehee

Cheerleading, Cheerleading, and MORE Cheerleading...

2008-08-29T09:11:00.003-05:00

Here are a a few shots of Kee from last nights game...It was so hot, but they did such a great job!

Football, Football, and MORE Football....

2008-08-29T08:59:00.004-05:00

We love to go to football games and watch Kee cheer...This year is extra special because she is getting to cheer for Connor! We were so proud of both of them....I've attached several pictures of Connor(#70)....It's going to be a fun year! :)

Back to School Party at Deana's....

2008-08-26T09:10:00.003-05:00

Last Saturday night Deana hosted a back to school party for Connor, Kee, Olivia and several friends...They had so much fun! We are so blessed to have such sweet families in our lives.

First Day of School

2008-08-26T08:53:00.004-05:00

Keeleigh and Olivia took a quick picture before we left the house. I took my camera to take pics of Olivia walking in her first day of Middle School, but she wouldn't let me...SOOOOO...I decided to grab a shot when she wasn't looking...It's difficult to see her, but she's the one with the blue backpack. :)

Maroon and Gray Game

2008-08-21T09:55:00.003-05:00

BJH Cheerleaders " Earning Merits"

2008-08-13T09:37:00.005-05:00

Saturday the BJH Cheerleaders painted 11 run through signs for all the Football games! It was a VERY long day, but a lot of fun...

BJH Cheer Clinic 2008

2008-08-13T09:23:00.004-05:00

The BJH Cheerleaders organized a "Future Panther Cheer Clinic" to raise money. The girls had a great time, and we were so proud of Keeleigh for showing such incredible leadership skills and doing an awesome job!

Destin 2008 (Take 2)

2008-07-30T07:17:00.005-05:00

While we were in Destin the girls and their friends wanted to parasail! They took us up 800 Feet and we had SO much fun! I can't wait to do it again!

Destin 2008 (Take 2)

2008-07-30T07:02:00.004-05:00

We just got back from Destin last week. We were so fortunate to be able to go back for a second time this summer...The girls had so much fun! I think the pictures will tell it all...

Kanakuk Kamp in Missouri 08

2008-06-20T09:16:00.003-05:00

Olivia and Connor were SO excited to go to Kanakuk this week. It's an awesome Christian Camp!

Keeleigh at NCA camp 2008 Benton won Top Team

2008-06-20T08:59:00.001-05:00

Destin 2008

2008-06-10T14:38:00.005-05:00

We just got back from Destin, and it was SO wonderful! The weather was perfect! Olivia took her best friend Carly and Kee decided to fly solo and hang out with Bryan and I. We loved her company, but not so sure she enjoyed us as much as we did her. Each trip we pick a day to rent a pontoon boat and cruise around the bay. We saw dolphins,caught a "blow fish", found tons of sanddollars, slid down a giant slide in the middle of the bay, and ate lot's and lot's of ice cream from the ice cream boat that comes by, then to top the day off we docked at Baytowne Village Marina and had lunch at Hammerheads. It was awesome!

Olivia - Cheersport in Atlanta (Love those silly faces:)

2008-05-08T12:36:00.000-05:00

Keeleigh - Cheerleading Banquet

2008-05-08T12:15:00.005-05:00

Keeleigh had her Cheerleading Banquet a few weeks ago. She won 3 awards:

* Best Cheerleader 8th Grade

* Best 2007/2008 All Around Cheerleader

* ACCA Grand Champions 6A-7A

Way to go, Keeleigh! We are SO proud of you!

Olivia and Carly - School Program

2008-05-08T12:07:00.003-05:00

Olivia and her best friend Carly recently performed in their 5th grade program. They were the "Pink Ladies". The entire family came to cheer her on! She did an awesome job!

Keeleigh made "Captain" of her Jr.High Squad!

2008-04-10T11:25:00.003-05:00

Keeleigh made "Captain" Her best friend Jenny made "Co-Captain", and Carley made Co-Captain!

Yeah, Keeleigh!!! We are SO proud of you!!!!

Cotton Bowl - New Years Day 2008

2008-01-04T09:56:00.000-06:00

Bryan and I took the girls to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Years Day. We were exhausted and frozen, but it was a lot of fun. We had awesome seats! We were on the 50 yard line row 3! The girls could yell the players names and they would turn around and wave! So much fun!

"Happy New Year"

2008-01-04T09:50:00.000-06:00

Deana had several families over for a New Years Eve 2007 celebration. The kido's had a great time watching movies and playing Guitar Hero. The parents had their go at Guitar Hero as well, but we didn't do very well! It was a great night!

Olivia's "11th" Birthday!!!

2008-01-04T09:37:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday, Olivia! Having a birthday the day after Christmas is not a lot of fun, but we always try to make it special. We went to Kobe's and then to Krispy Kream Donuts for dessert. She had a great time.

She received a very special teddy bear from her friend, Nicholas - we met him and his sweet family on our cruise Thanksgiving. She named him FAO.

Keeleigh and Olivia - Christmas 2007

2008-01-04T09:30:00.000-06:00

Thanksgiving trip 2007

2007-11-29T11:10:00.000-06:00

We had a great time on our Thanksgiving trip this year. We visited San Juan, St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Marrten. The girls and Connor had SO much fun! They met new friends and had an awesome time at the dances. We are so blessed to be able to spend that special time with our family.