Belle's Ballet Recital - "Skater's Holiday"

A few weeks ago, Anabelle had her first ballet recital. What a long week that was with rehearsals and recitals! I was so glad that Jason switched jobs that week and was able to keep Brady while Belle and I did all of the running for the rehearsals and recitals.

The first rehearsal at the auditorium was Wednesday night from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Thursday night was a repeat of Wednesday night. Then, the recital was on Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm-10pm. It was a looooooong week for my baby girl. She had fun getting all dressed up and putting on makeup, but she has now told me that she doesn't want to be in ballet anymore. She told me that she only wants to be in Soccer, Gymnastics, and Girl Scouts. I think the long rehearsal/recital week played a big part in her decision not to be in ballet anymore, but who knows...she could always change her mind. :)

She did really good on the recital nights with staying in the band room where all of the performers hung out. She didn't "freak out" for me! :)

All of the performers did a great job! It was so much fun to watch! The second night of the recital I was able to get front row seats for us! Our babysitter met us there the first night to watch Anabelle, and she even bought Anabelle flowers. Anabelle was so excited!

Here are some pics of the crazy, busy, fun week we had...

Skater's Holiday (Pre-Ballet)...Belle is in the middle

In the middle again


Front

The Finale...very cute idea!!

Anabelle and Jennifer...the best babysitter ever!! She even bought Anabelle pink flowers after her recital! The yellow roses were from Belle's prince...aka...her daddy :)

Us in front of her baby tree

Posing by her baby tree...the tree that Jason planted for her the year she was born :)

Anabelle and her daddy

Rehearsal night...rubbing her lipstick in

Anabelle with one of her bff's from school