The End of An Era

It's hard to put into words what this ending was like. Due to some events in the lead up to recital it was absolutely not the ending we had expected it to be. And though we all struggled with a lot of emotions around this particular recital, we made sure to end it on a good note for the four of us (complete with ice cream cake). Our time as a dance family has come to a close and Emma really did shine brightly up on that stage. Over her fourteen years of dance there were highs and lows and I hope that she carries all that she learned with her (both the good lessons and the not so good lessons) with them wherever she goes and applies those teachable moments accordingly. xo 

Done!

And just like that we are officially done paying dance tuition! xo 

Scenes from Another Dance Competition Weekend

Saturday April 6th. Grace only had her solo. Since Dave had not seen it as of yet (and since I was attempting to get chapters one, two and three of my dissertation finished before we left for Vermont) I stayed home and he took her. Dance dad mode engaged and game faces on. Off they went. 

POV: You're a doctoral student and a dance mom. So incredibly grateful for the livesteam so that I could get my chapters done and watch our beautiful girl on stage. 

Sunday April 7th. The girls and I head back to the dance competition while Dave stayed home to rest and get a few things done before our trip. On our way, Emma spotted Hasbro. Thinking it must be part of Hasbro Children's Hospital that she was seeing I did not think much of it until I noticed the Potato Heads. I immediately turned left into the parking lot and we ran out to get a couple of pictures before we reached our destination. Such a fun little detour!! xo 

Tell Me It's The Day Before Comp Without Telling Me....

 

Saturday Morning Sewing

Today, Grace and Emma went over to their friend Adelaide's house so that Grace could share her pointe shoe sewing wisdom with Adelaide. When I arrived to pick them up they were still working on their shoes so it gave me a chance to chat with Adelaide's mom (and my dear friend) Clare. Emma and Adalaide have been dancing together since kindergarten and have such a sweet friendship (the kind I hope lasts forever). Grace, Emma and Adelaide are such a good trio and I am so grateful that not only are they such good friends but that our families are wonderful friends too! xo 

 

It's Finally Recital Day!

In which the girls finally get on stage (each dancing in two (with David and I attending a total of four) of the nineteen mini recitals! It was a gorgeous day for the long awaited recital and the girls did a truly fabulous job!!! We are so very proud! xo

Finally!

Five months after they were supposed to take the stage they finally did! And while this comp was the only one able to happen (out of the three they were to attend) it was just wonderful that they were able to be up there doing what they love! Thank you Lauri for all you did to keep the girls dancing and to make this day possible! While it wasn't the season any of us expected ending it on the EDC stage today was absolute perfection! xo

{This Moment} Taco Tuesday

{This Moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo -no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Wishing you a lovely weekend full of sweet moments! xo

Friendsgiving

 

These sweet girls have dinner together every Tuesday night after dance team practice and before lyrical. This week we moms thought it would be fun to organize a friendsigivng meal for them! They had such a blast and have asked to do a meal like this once a month for the rest of the dance year! I love this sweet group of girls (and their mamas) so much! So very thankful for our dance family! xo