We're Back!

 

In which we return to church after eighteen months of virtual church! xo 

Recital Day!

 

Another dance year has come and gone, but this one is one will surely never forget! Amidst a global pandemic these girls (and their incredible teachers) persisted and made some serious lemonade out of these lemons! They showed us what resiliency and determination look like, and in the process I truly believe became stronger dancers (and friends) because of it! Todays recitals were once again outside in the heat, but those girls shined on that stage (and on the lawn, in the case of Emma's contemporary dance). It was an absolute joy to behold and I am so glad I was able to capture so many special moments as well. Watching our girls and their incredible friends on that stage is one of my most favorite things. My only regret is that I wasn't able to get a picture of both girls together with their beautiful bouquets! 

7:30am Today

 

Second vaccine done! Two weeks from today we are a fully vaccinated (Pfizer) family! xo

On Eighth Grade Graduation Day!

 

Today we gathered together to celebrate the eighth grade class of Seasons of Seven! Not only was this a special day for the eighth graders but it was also a special day for our family as it was the first time that we have seen either set of grandparents since February 2020! And while the weather was unseasonably cold and rainy (a whopping 44 degrees for the high) the day was absolutely spectacular! We all gathered on Zoom where pictures of the class as babies/toddlers/younger grade students, in addition to present day pictures of each, as well as their art work was shared. Where speeches were given, first by Ms Jaia, then by each of the eighth graders (as is the tradition at Waldorf eighth grade graduations) and then by all three of the directors, followed by well wishes from all the parents before certificates were given out. This ceremony was probably the best ever and it was such a wonderful way to come together as a family and as a school community to celebrate this extraordinary year, this incredible class and to send them on their way with love and good wishes for high school (wherever it may take each one of them)! We are looking forward to celebrating Emma this same way next year! Thank you Melisa, Nicole and Melanie for making this dream of yours a reality last summer, and thank you Ms. Jaia for the most incredible eighth grade year for Grace! We watched her grow in ways we never imagined and we are so grateful for your love, support and encouragement for Grace (and Emma too)! We are grateful you took on class seven in addition to class eight and are so very thrilled we get one more year with you! Many wishes for a wonderful summer to all! We look forward to all that Seasons of Seven high school has in store for Grace (and all that Seasons of Seven class eight has in in store for Emma) next year! xo 

On My Birthday

 

I had such a lovely birthday today! The picture above is from the birthday card that Dave gave to me. I just love everything about that card, but most specially that he thought she looked like me! We mostly celebrated yesterday since Dave had to see patients and teach today and the girls had their last day of  Nature School today. Yesterday began with cards and a wonderful gift (the Simon and Garfunkel Concert in Central Park on vinyl!) and a trip to Flour bakery for treats! Fast forward to today and a delicious breakfast with Clare and Jessica (Julie, sadly, couldn't join us), pedicures with Grace and Emma after I picked them up from Nature School, a walk with Jess, and cake with Dave and the girls once Grace was home from dance! Sprinkle in there calls (even one from my dad!), texts, Facebook messages, more cards, a few gifts and some of  the girls from Emma's dance class wishing me happy birthday in parking lot when I picked her up today and it made for an absolutely perfect and truly spectacular day! Thank you, everyone, for making this day so special for me! I am so grateful to have such wonderful family and friends! Here's to my next trip around the sun! xo

In Which The Dance Team Celebrates

 

It was an absolutely beautiful evening to gather at the Portuguese Club to celebrate this unprecedented and incredible year, in general, but dance specifically! This entire team rose to the challenge of dancing during a global pandemic, with all sorts of restrictions and precautions in place and they more than succeeded! In fact, this was their best year ever! We are so grateful to Ms. Lauri and the Center Stage staff and coaches for all they did to keep the studio going and the girls dancing! Getting a chance to come together and celebrate these girls and their hard work and determination (and get dressed up to do it!) was the perfect ending to an incredible year! Next up: recital! xo