Leia's Recital 2009

This Mamma just cannot seem to express how proud I was of my daughter today. Not only did Leia Rose smile and perform to perfection, but more importantly, she had FUN with her most special (and only) extracurricular activity! What a joy for a Mamma to see! (And certainly worth the two days of me turning into what I call "Hitler Show Mamma" when there was more practicing than any kid would ever want.) The tap number (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah) was first, followed by another trip to the potty and dressing for the ballet number (Once Upon a Dream). Both performances were superb! (And I just couldn't help noticing that the other class her age REALLY didn't practice as much as our girls did at home.) And, just like in dress rehearsal, Annie got into it as well. What's really funny, though, is that Annie's song type of choice was Hip-Hop! HA! Whenever a hip-hop song would come on, Annie would be twirling in the aisles! : ) So I had to dedicate a few motion shots to my dear Annie, . . . who now wants to be in dance next year! : ) And the most spectacular surprise? Leia Rose got an award (the only child in the whole dance school) for being the child that was "most dedicated to dance." Leia Rose was SO proud of that medal! . . . but perhaps even more excited about her gift of a Jasmine costume and the bluebird that she could FINALLY play with! : ) You can see her snuggling her bluebird at a new Irish restaurant downtown where Grandma and Grandpa took us all to celebrate. I thought I would end with the "professional" photo that I shot a while ago. I followed that up with the true professional photos (which are blurry until I can procure a scanner) that feature Leia Rose, Katie, Lilly, and Ava up front. What a sweet class of dedicated girls! Then I included the special 2009 shot of Leia and the special photo of both of the girls. Congratulations, Leia Rose! We love you!!!