Better When We're Dancing

Abby and Ella had another great year of dance. Both girls took a ballet/tap combo class. Every week, they would count down the days until they could go to dance again. They have great friends in their classes and love their teachers. This year, it was fun to see that Ella wasn't just dancing because it was what her sister does, but because she enjoys it just as much.

These little besties hang out any chance they get and this week it was at dress rehearsal.

 

Alessa and Ella

Abby and Raina

Countdown to the big show...

On the day of the recital, the girls were excited to have Grammy and G-Diddy here for their very  first show. That means they were also here while our mini glam squad got recital ready. It's always a sight to see. There was lots of glitter, hairspray, lipstick and two very excited little girls who felt extra lovely! 

My sweet little family

When we got to The Egg, the girls saw Grandma and Casey waiting for them before the show and ran to give hugs. Then, they saw some of their favorite friends. All the girls were excited to show each other their costumes and makeup! It was the cutest to watch their interactions. "Look, I have lipstick on!" "I know! I have makeup on too!" I love this group of girls so much!

Preshow selfies kept this little lovie occupied.

When Grandma wasn't keeping her occupied that is...(love this picture)

 

Ella did her tap routine to "Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams and her ballet to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". She did such a great job during both performances and really looked like she was having the best time the whole time she was on stage. Our little ball of joy and fun, I think her face says it all in this video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCUBmr7kxKA

Abby's tap routine was to "Get Happy" by Judy Garland and her ballet was to "April Showers" from Bambi. She also loved both of her routines and did a great job nailing her moves. She really stood out this year as a leader in her class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBkIKMSt8dI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqWRqPU618U

The girls think one of the best parts of performing are the pretty flowers they get afterwards. This year, they were loaded up with flowers from Grandma and Casey and Mommy and Daddy.

Great job girls! Now, we hang up our dance shoes until camp this summer and look forward to another season the fall!