*Dance Recital*

Last Saturday was Zadie's first dance recital with Miss Rachel's class. I was so excited to watch her, but I was a little afraid that she wouldn't go out on stage and perform. (It was held in the high school auditorium on the big stage) They had 2 extra practices, plus a dress rehearsal, so she had time to get used to the other girls her age from the other class and got to experience the stage beforehand. I think what excited her most was the pretty purple dress they got to wear and the fact that she got to wear eye shadow and lipstick to the performance. Doesn't she look beautiful!

Here they are dancing off stage with their ribbons. They performed to The Little Drummer Boy, with Miss Rachel ringing her chime and hitting the drum. She performed like a pro-

and smiled the whole time!

Zadie and and few classmates...Keyloni, Kaisha and Lauren. I got to help backstage with Lauren's mom and that was a totally new experience for me. I've never been involved in anything like that before. What a production!!! But the girls did so well and it went off without a hitch.
Zadie, Mariah, Ryan, Keyloni and Kaisha after they were finished performing. They were posing in a shape like they have been taught. (Zadie is a triangle shape)

My beautiful princess, Zadie...Look at that smile!

Zadie and Mamma

It has been so fun the past four months watching Zadie gain more confidence and skill from Miss Rachel's class. She is such a good teacher and Zadie loves her so much. She loves dancing even more and is a natural! Good job sissy!! Mommy is so proud of you!!