Yesterday was a special day for our little ballerina. Her class performed on the 'big stage' in the 3-6 year old dance recital at the Eisemann Center last night. It was an amazing but exhausting day that began at 8:30am with a rehearsal. Yes, two trips to Richardson in one day! Here's our early riser right before we left that morning. I'm trying to limit myself to 20 photos for this post but it may not happen!
A little love from brother before rehearsal.....
I was a backstage dance mom so myself and another mom had the girls in their dressing room until the company dancers (big girl dancers) came to line them up and take them to the stage. They had a lot of fun. We played games and watched movies and there was a TV in our room showing the recital live.
The theme this year was "Dancing through the Seasons" and our group danced to "Little April Showers" from Bambi. They were all so great! Ava's little personality came to life on that stage. I truly didn't know what she was going to think but she loved it. She smiled and giggled and danced her moves the entire time. Jeff and I couldn't get over how much she enjoyed it. I wish I had a picture of our expressions while watching. They were all just giddy up there and as Ms. Crystal says 'brought their very best!'
The girls were surprised with trophies before they all joined together on stage to end the show.
All the dads greeted their dancers with roses in the lobby. Ava was so surprised and so happy to see her Daddy!
And her Grandparents!
(And Aunt Kara who somehow was not photographed with my camera!)
I like to think that I don't brag on my kids too much or fabricate what isn't real. I try to tell it like it really is and I can't say with words what my heart felt on yesterday. I am amazed. I am proud. I am thankful. And I think this girl is absolutely stunning, talented and full of incredible personality. But best of all--She is mine!
I love you sweet Ava and I love watching you grow!
