Summer Dance Recital

We survived another dance recital! I will admit, this one was a little more hectic than the others. At least for mom it was. The girls did SO good! My heart was just bursting, partly from being proud of them and the other was from speed walking my pregnant self back and forth between numbers to help Mya with multiple costume changes.

Dress rehearsal and picture day went well. This mama decided that we were just going to snap a few pictures with their classes over the pro's shoulder instead of shelling out a bunch of extra money for group pictures. Lesson learned, use your nice camera and not the phone to get better lighting. But, it was all good. There is something fun about seeing my little ladies all dressed up and fancy in their costumes. Mascara continues to be the bane of our existence... we will leave it at that.

 I was so proud of Mya this year. She decided that she was going to take a ballet and a combo class. This meant she learned 3 different dances for this recital. I admit to having doubts about whether or not she was going to be able to remember all of them. But she blew those doubts right out of the water when she got up there on stage and rocked all of them. 

 You have to giggle a little when one of the tiniest dancers is directing the bigger ones where to go. 

 Each year the studio has their classes learn one dance of their choice and then another that is incorporated into a show of some sort. This year it was the Wizard of Oz. It was really cute to see each different part interpreted through dance. Sadie was a little munchkin and Mya was part of the crows that danced with the scarecrow. She said that was her favorite dance, and you could tell.

 Sweet Sadie, my little perfectionist had herself worked into all sorts of stress when performance time came. Her little face was all concentration up on the stage. And bless her heart once all of it was over and we loaded into the car all her nerves came up and out, if you get my drift. Looking back on these pictures we took afterward I can see in her face that she's not feeling so hot.

 Also, lets talk about how Mya's little white body has tan lines!? Cute little red head lady. She loved this hat of hers and kept pulling it down like 'Michael Jackson'.

 Grams and Grandpa and Nana were awesome as always and came to support these girls. We are really so blessed that we have such amazing family!

Winter Recital

The girls had their first dance recital together this month. They were both lovely and I was so proud of them! The few weeks before the recital Sadie was pretty nervous. It was kind of sad actually. She asked me one day if she would have to go to jail if she forgot the steps. I felt so bad that she was so worried about it. Knowing her, she probably let herself worry about it for quite a while before she asked me. Sweet little miss had nothing to worry about, she did absolutely great!

Miss Mya was able to perform in 2 different dances this time. I missed a picture of her first cute little tap dance. This is her ballet class, they performed a selection from the Nutcracker. Little miss stole the show as she tried to direct the two girls closest to her, making sure they were in their correct spots.

We had a little bit of stress that morning. We were getting ready and getting things gathered when we realized that Mya's dance bag was no where to be found. This wouldn't have been so bad except that her ballet slippers and tap shoes were inside. We searched high and low, everywhere we could think of with no luck. Thankfully we had a pair of each shoe that she had recently grown out of so she had to make due with some squished little tootsies. 

Grams and Grandpa were so sweet and came to watch. 

I love this sweet little miss and her crazy eyes.

Silly little ladies. Mya was quite concerned about the face makeup. She just kept talking about it, wondering if she looked silly and asking how soon she could take it off. Don't worry she had it picked of her face before she had herself buckled in her seat.

Summer Dance Recital

Mya had her big dance recital on June 7th. Sweet little Miss was so cute! She was so excited to get all dressed up in her costume. She was not excited that she had to wear mascara, but we managed to get some on her long little lashes. The day before she had a dress rehearsal and as we were walking out to the car after she seemed a little sad. I asked her what was wrong and she said, "I'm just nervous because sometimes I forget some of the steps." We chatted, and we decided to say prayers that night to help her remember the steps and not be nervous. Every prayer included this request.

Her performance was the best I had seen her!

I went to get her after she finished her second dance because she had told me she wanted to come and watch the rest of the dancers. When I turned the corner and she saw me she ran right to me, threw her arms around me and hugged me more tightly than she has in a while. She looked at me and said proudly, 'I remembered the steps!' My mommy cup was overflowing and my heart was so full at that moment. I love this little darling girl with all my heart. I am thankful for the opportunity for her to see the power of prayer work in her life.

I am so proud of her!

The newly engaged Uncle McKay and Megan came to support her. Pretty sweet of them to give up their Saturday to come.

I love this picture of Mya kissing Hayze.

Grams and Grandpa are fantastic! They brought her flowers which was thrilling for her. Grandpa was on Hayze duty which was a lifesaver! Little man was less than interested in the dancing but was thrilled to wander the halls with grandpa.

I'm so happy that she has found something that she loves! It's darling to watch her, to see her at class wondering if she is learning or even paying attention, but then to see her at her performances and watch her little talent grow.  She has informed me that she wants to take two classes next time and so we shall.

Little Ballerina

Little Miss Mya began a new adventure this past month. Dance classes! She has been counting down all summer for when she could start ballet class. I hoped that when it began her excitement would continue so we wouldn't have an drama about going.

There has not been any problem whatsoever. She is excited to go every week and is always concerned about if we are going to be late or not. I think she looks just darling in her little dance clothes. She most definitely got her long legs from her daddy.

The first day was pure entertainment. There were moments of focus but also some great moments of spinning around on the floor, doing snow angels, then a little bit of focus, then some more spinning. I am so thankful for her sweet teacher and her patience. I can't wait for recital time to roll around because you just know that will be a good time.