our little ballerina

This year, we tried out a dance studio for EB. While Lydia and I were at swim lessons, EB had a trophy night ... she was quite proud about finishing.

The class included ballet, tap, and tumble, and she was able to go every week with several friends - here are Laura, EB, and Ava.

That Saturday, for my 36th birthday, she put on a dance recital just for me! It was the real deal - an hour or so of all kinds of dance with kids of various ages doing all sorts of interesting things. Their group did 2 numbers, one ballet and one tap.

We got the day started with a few doughnuts from Mary Lee ... and a birthday song! (I did smile for one of the pictures)

Cute sisters on their way in to the recital!

 EB before her ballet routine ...

 Lydia may have had the MOST fun of all of us - she danced the ENTIRE time, trying to mimic the moves of the dancers on stage. She did not want to leave and cried for more.

 Blowing us a kiss on her way off stage ...

We made sure to get flowers for after the show ... she was STOKED!

Nona and Big Daddy and Granddaddy were able to come! EB was quite excited to show off her skills. Nona even got to go back stage to help her change from her ballet costume to her tap costume, per EB's request.

After a little down time that afternoon and after seeing all the grandparents off, we took a trip to Perkins Rowe for California Pizza Kitchen (and some silly pictures).