Little Ballerinas.

This past weekend was slammed full of lots of fun! I already posted how we spent Friday in New Orleans.  Well, we surely didn't slow down any Saturday.  Carter had a flag football game, and while he was doing his thing on the field, the girls and I headed downtown to get ready for their winter ballet recital. They were so very excited! And so was their momma! Advance warning: there may or may not be picture overload, but they just looked so beautiful I could not resist!

Our seasoned ballerina ;) as this would be her second recital.  

Story playing ring around the rosey with some friends to get out those last minute jitters.  

How stinking cute is she? 

I mean, really?!? Don't worry, I kiss those cheeks all day long!

Part of Story's class.  This would be the only time she stood.  For the practice round.  During her actual performance, she sat on her tape, and she did not move! We were just proud she got out there, stayed out there, and did not cry.  I think it's because we've been reading lots about Pete the Cat, and goodness, no, he didn't cry!

Miss Anna getting her little ballerinas ready for the big show.  Story's class danced to Santa Claus is Coming Town, well one little girl in her class did anyway, ha!

Two of my three.  You can barely see Story on the other side of Tilly.  

And now our two biggest ballerinas.  They danced to Silent Night and just shone.  

Tilly rocked with her cast on, too!  She wanted a lime green one last week, when David took her to have checked again.  They had to take off the old one, do another xray, and put a new one back on.  Mean momma wouldn't let her, although it probably would've looked fine after all.  She goes back soon to get another cast, so we told her she could get whatever color her little heart desires! She's definitely earned that right.  

I wonder what she's thinking!

Summer was just a picture of grace and beauty.  When she dances, something happens and all clumsiness leaves her.  I loved watching her!

As you can see, I'm a huge fan of the ballerina huddles!

Summer's ballet class.  

So pretty.  As you can see, there were a few little ones who wanted to join in on the fun!

Love.  

Twirling beauties.  

Another action shot.  Summer has great form, said the biased momma!

So does our Tilly girl!

The girls have only been taking ballet once a week since October.  I cannot wait to watch them dance again in the spring, as I'm sure they will learn so much between now and then.  Summer, Tilly & Story, we are all so very proud of you!  It warmed my heart to watch you dance.