Fun In The Sun Recital

Gram and Poppy brought Landon a present...it was a "hit"!

Claire's recital was Saturday. The culmination of a year of dance lessons and practice...and it went terrific! Gram and Poppy came Friday afternoon and we played outside, relaxed and rolled hair in sponge rollers for the big event. Saturday morning we were up early, not only because we were excited, but because rehearsal started at 9AM sharp! Yes, I was concerned that this very LONG day was going to end in disaster, but thankfully, everything went smoothly. Claire did great at rehearsal and we were home by 12:30. Landon spent the morning with Gram and Poppy at Chuck E Cheese and came home to spend the afternoon playing Wii. Claire rested and then awoke to put on make up and eat before heading out again. Fun In The Sun Recital started a 6 and Claire was beside herself waiting for it to begin! Luckily, her first dance was third in the show, so she didn't have to wait long. She did three dances total this year: a tap, ballet and pom. She smiled and did the dances near perfect! I was a "backstage mom" and stayed in the back and changed the girls and kept them occupied during the recital. I missed being out front to watch, but secretly enjoyed being back in the midst of it all...without responsibility for the show! The Symons' came over afterward for a "party"...they had come to watch too! Claire got bunches of flowers and a sweet charm bracelet from Gram and Poppy. Sunday we played and ate out, told Gram and Poppy good bye, enjoyed a birthday party and then went to bed early!