Ava's First Dance Recital!

Ava has been taking tap and ballet this fall semester through Mrs. Sarah. Mrs. Sarah is a sweet lady who DONATES her time to teach lots of little children dance. She is a dancer who does this as a part of her ministry. After her first semester, it was time to have their Christmas recital. Dressed in red tights, tutu and a failed bun....my sweet girl took the stage. First was the tap routine. I must say, that Ava is quite the performer.....dancer, I'm not sure, but performer, YES!

She came out on stage giggling.....so very happy. When the lights came on she initially shielded her eyes. But then the show started. She was so happy to be on stage. At the end when everyone else bowed, she blew kisses to the audience. As her teammates were leaving the stage, she lingered there and gave out a laugh...the audience laughed back. Then Ava replied to the audience "Mom, is that you?" There was more laughter from the audience. Off the stage she went!!! Little comedian.

Last was the ballet routine. I think Ava knew maybe 15 percent of this routine. I think she was bored with ballet. As she came on stage and got down on her knees for the routine, she noticed Anthony and I in the front. She began to pose....like she was modeling. I think she gave us 6-7 poses. I captured some pictures of them. After the routine, again she blew kisses. I am not sure why she did this because I was trying to teach her to curtsy . But she did. Her dad yelled "Great job, Ava!" Ava yelled back from the stage, "Thanks, Daddy!"

Poppy, Gigi, Anthony, Aubrey and I where just smiling from ear to ear. Speaking of Aubrey, she loved to watch the dancers and attempted to dance in the isles right along with them. She has been telling me "dance class, too, mommy?" We will have to consider that! I think we will need to enroll Ava in drama in the future. So proud of our Ave....she just makes me smile and teaches me things unexpectedly everyday. I think I am learning more from her than she is from me! Actually, I know I am!

Poser before the dance recital....doesn't she look like a flamingo dancer?

Fun, Fun....and Brennan is here too!

Look at these babies watching the show so intensely!

Ava and Hayley!

We are so proud of you, Doodlebug!