First Dance Recital

Our sweet three year old had her first dance recital over the weekend. Her paternal grandparents came for an extended weekend to see her dance, which made the event extra special for her. The company put on a really superb show. I was blown away at how many dancers they actually train. There were four shows altogether, each lasting three hours. Our show was the very last one at 7 p.m. on Saturday night. This is the same company where Melanie Moore, So You Think You Can Dance's winner last season, trained at for several years before appearing on the TV show. So I guess I am saying that it is a first-class operation. And they sure put on a first-rate show the other night. Our little dancing princess did a wonderful job. I had tears in my eyes the whole time she performed...each tear was filled with excitement, joy, pride and nervousness for her up on that big stage.

Her dance was called "Wendy's Storybook" the second dance in the Neverland program. They came out from behind a large story book with smoke and everything. The girls all lined up and started their little moves. Most of the girls starred doe-eyed off into the darkness of the audience, but our little star followed the older girl in front of her and did all of her moves really well. Then it came time for the tunnel where C and another girl were supposed to hold hands and make a bridge for the rest of the little dancers to go under. C was ready to do her part, but her partner was off in Neverland somewhere staring into the distance. So C got visibly upset on stage, stomped her foot, and yelled at the girl to come to the mark and make the bridge with her. It was sooo funny. C couldn't get over it so she grabbed another girl and stood in the middle of the stage making a bridge with her even though that part of the dance was over and they had moved on to the next thing. She quickly got back in her spot and finished the routine. It was unbelievably cute.

Here she is during the rehearsal when all the little girls did pretty much what they were supposed to...

And these next shots are from the night of the actual recital. We weren't allowed to take any photos during the performance, so we have some before and after shots instead.

...here's a shot of Leo just because.

Water Works

Even though Leo hasn't been feeling very well lately, we still try to have a little fun. It was in the 80s this weekend and the kids wanted to turn on the sprinkler. It's great entertainment for the parents and so much fun for the kids.

Easter Weekend

Our Easter weekend kicked off with a rocking Good Friday concert featuring Chris Tomlin and David Crowder. You know, I have to say that one really feels alive when they can get away and do something to revive the spirit and refresh the soul. We went with another couple and had the best time.

The next morning we took the kids to an Easter breakfast with the Easter Bunny. They did a little egg hunt after breakfast in the church yard. In comparison to some of the egg hunts we took C to last year, this one was much more relaxed which was perfect for our toddling 15 month-old.

That evening we had a little cookout with our good friends, Chip, Crystal and their two kids, Bri and Braxton. The kids had fun playing in the yard and eating outside on the deck.

Sunday was much quieter. We went to church then did our own little egg hunt in our back yard. I didn't feel like cooking or cleaning up after a meal so we decided to eat out. So it was Mexican for Easter this year. Can I just say...yummy. The best part was coming home, putting the kids to bed and not having to clean up a mess. Momma can put her feet up and write a blog. It's a real treat. (P.S. A big shout out to Grandma Stallings for the adorable Easter outfits the kids have on. Thanks sooo much! They looked stunning!)

Hope all your Easter celebrations were filled with the love of Christ! He has risen! He has risen indeed!