Kamdyn was in TWO separate dance recitals this year since she took ballet and modern. We got lucky that they were back to back on the same day. I've heard that NEVER happens. The first show was at 10:30 and the second show was at 2:00.
Anyway, it was a crazy day! I took Kamdyn to have her on time and so I could save some seats. It was high drama getting in to the theater because the seats were general admission. Nanny, Ruthie, and Georgia came for the weekend to see Kamdyn and to celebrate Karcie's birthday (celebration continues!). I was panicking because the doors opened and I was the only one there. Luckily, Richard drove up with the others shortly afterwards and we were able to secure an entire 3rd row. That was awesome!
Kamdyn did so great! We got some wonderful photos. She smiled from ear to ear the entire time. I really feel like ballet is her thing. She has the perfect ballet body....tall and slender. She also moves like a ballerina on stage. I loved watching my girl dance and I'm so glad that we moved her to Holly Spring School of Dance!
She wasn't really in to having her photo taken...but we mustered up a smile anyway!
My precious girl!
Karcie wasn't feeling like smiling either. Grrr!
The others left to walk across from the theater in downtown Raleigh to get a quick lunch while I got Kamdyn ready for recital #2. We got her clothes changed and we covered her up with a button down shirt so that she could enjoy the lunch that I packed for her without getting all over her costume. She was a bit rushed, but it worked.
This time, I wasn't as worried about getting close seats. I realized that we could see from anywhere in the theater and decided to try the balcony for her modern dance. I loved these seats equally. Again, I secured the seats until the others arrived from lunch. I had to use everything I had, purse, clothes bag, shirt, lunch box, etc. to lay over the seats. I looked crazy! Again, it worked out even though I was nervous until everyone got back.
Kamdyn did great in this dance, too! She was front and center in both dances. Nanny and Georgia left with Karcie after Kamdyn finished this dance. Two full length recitals was a bit much for Karcie. I loved watching the big girls dance and hope that Kamdyn and Karcie will be in those classes one day, too (much to their Daddy's dismay). He's not cut out for the dance dad life. But, I think I could handle being a dance mom....not a crazy dance mom,but a "normal" dance Mom.
Front center.
Front right!
Finale
Ruthie and our big girl
Daddy and his sweet pea
So very proud of her!!
It was a million degrees outside and super crowded with another recital right behind us so Kamdyn was ready to GO!
Karcie had her dance recital the weekend of Mother's Day. Nanny came to visit and we were thrilled that she got to see our girl in action. Karcie did great and even gave some smiles especially once she spotted us in the audience.
Karcie's class was lucky and got to dance to "Let It Go." The little Elsa's were so adorable!
