Dance Recital 2011

Saturday marked another celebration of a full year of hard work with Meredith's dance recital. I have been so proud of her this year of dance. Last year she had a great time but was a little reserved and more observant during performances. This year, she really came out of her shell and has been such a beautiful little ballerina.

We have been really looking forward to this recital since the moment Meredith's teacher, Miss Jodie, showed us the costumes. Can you believe they were green? It was almost as if Meredith consulted with her on the choice!

Meredith and her dear friend, Grace, got to play and play while we waited for their turn at the rehearsal Saturday morning
Love this picture with my ballerina before the recital.
Beauty

Two of our favorite ladies. These girls are moving this summer and I just don't know what I am going to do without them. Have to stop thinking about it to keep the tears from coming....
Time to get silly!
Now she is ready to perform!

The song was super cute too - it has a little girl singing at the beginning talking about being the "apple of my eye" and her "cuppie cuppie cake."

The girls started off cuddling teddy bears while the little girl sang
This seemed to be Meredith's favorite part. The girl says "And I will always be right here!" And they stamp ttier foot. She was sure to do it really forcefully!
Dancing with her partner

The highlight of the recital by far is the Daddy Daughter dance. The Daddies take their girls up to practice a couple of times to learn a secret dance. Meredith has been counting down the days to the Daddy Daughter dance since last year's. This year there was a Western theme and it was priceless! The favorite parts fo

Sassy Meredith showing of the bandana tutu I made with some of the other moms.

Grace and Meredith patiently waiting for their Daddies
I tried to get some pics of Neal and Meredith after the rehearsal, but Meredith was pooped and not wanting to cooperate. Jillian, however, was all about stealing his hat and posing!
Meredith, Daddy and Dance Turtle after a tear-worthy performance. Neal said she immediately asked when they got to do it for the Mommies again. I would watch it every day!
Here's to next year's Daddy Daughter Dance (which Meredith has been telling Jillian she will get to do next year, too! Neal will really have his work cut out for himself!)