Classic

Finley has been doing ballet for 4 months and they had their first recital on Friday. She has been SO excited for it and couldn't wait to dress up (minus the tights debacle) and dance on the big stage. Her class were little presents and their purple costumes were darling! Luckily this performance was on rehearsal night (we couldn't make the actual event). We had grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles there so we were excited to show them what she's been working on. I have to go through picture by picture and give detail on the leading up to the actual dance.

First picture. All smiles and can't wait to go on. Cutest little ballerina.

Finley with her friend Kennedy. Still happy.

Pretty smile. Again, still happy and asking 'When do we go on?'

Ah oh, rubbing of eyes and saying 'Mom I just want to go home.' It begins.

Not sure and still on the verge of crying.

On the big stage getting ready to go. Eyes are watering, still saying 'I just want to go home.'

Take 1

(This is a classic video of a 3 1/2 year old and their first ballet recital). We tried cheering her on, dancing in front of her, nothing worked. You'll even notice in the video that the teach must have said something to her and she shook her head and said I can't. It may make you giggle. (She's the second one in from the left)

Take 2

(I promise she really did know the dance quite well. I think the lack of a nap didn't help either. Maybe if we had one more go she would have done it all)

Did I mention I had to bribe her with an Ice Cream Cone to get her to just do it once? Love it! I guess I'm lucky that she is humble and not attention getter right?