Abby's Big Day

Abby getting ready backstage for her big moment on stage.
Abby and Riley

Abby's Ballet Class

Abby had a really large ballet class this year. It was surprising how good they all worked together to make their dance a success. The were the "Rose Petals". These costumes where really cute.

Abigail's Dress Rehearsal

Abby looking down at the floor and making a mental note of where she is suppose to stand on the big day. This is her teachers standing in the front of the girls.
Abby is practicing some of her dance moves, far left.
Abby was a little confused at rehearsal because the girl (Madison) that was suppose to be dancing around her was not there. Then Abby gets up and dances around Madison. Her teacher kept telling her to dance around an "imaginary" person but Abby did not quite understand. Luckily Madison made it to the performance and everything went great!

Performance Day

All these girls were so anxious and excited about getting on the big stage in front of the crowd. This was before they performed.

Hannah does not get to wear makeup on any other occasion except when performing so she thought is was pretty cool. I don't know how someone can enjoy putting makeup on other people. The mascara thing was pretty difficult.

Hannah and Emily

The Birds

Hannah's ballet class

Hannah's Dress Rehearsal

Here is Hannah leading the line onto the stage for her dance. Her class where "the birds" and they all did a really good job. We are not allowed to take pictures during the performance so these were taken for the rehearsal on Tues. May 22.
Hannah is on the back row in the middle with her hands over her head.

Hannah enjoys dressing up in her costume is was very colorful.

"Forget Me Not" Ballerina

Here are some pictures of Olivia right before her performance on Saturday, May 19. We all enjoyed watching her show us what she has learned this year in ballet.

Friends at Ballet

Olivia receives a special gift from her teacher Ms. Christy. She really loves her teacher and we were blessed that she was such a sweet lady. She has three daughters and has an amazing amount of patience in dealing with these "petite" ballerinas.

Olivia and Alina, she met several new friends but certainly formed a special relationship with Alina.

Olivia's Recital

Top: Olivia's ballet class, her teacher Ms. Christy, and her daughter Caroline

Middle: Olivia stretches to prepare for the big dance

Bottom: Ballerina work at the bar

Yeh for ME

After much complaining about not being able to have an ipod Jerry surprised me with a Zune for my birthday. Although I had my reservations I am very pleased to say it is the coolest thing I have ever owned (electronically speaking). I can do so many things like listen to music, watch dvds, store pictures. No more wallets full of photos for me I plan to store and share them on my new toy. So I know it's seems as though I am promoting this cool MS device (which I am a little) I just wanted to say thanks to my family for trying to help me look "cool". By the way I got the pink one so I don't even have to share with him. :-) wink

Special Moments

I celebrated my 34th birthday with the girls at the mother/daughter picnic. The girls had ballet pictures that morning as your can see their pretty hair is still somewhat in place. After the picnic we went walk around downtown Fredericksburg for a couple of hours. I spent the late afternoon in bed playing with my new toy. The girls served me dinner in bed (hot dog and chips) and I even got dessert, yummy ice cream with lots of chocolate magic shell! Thanks girls I love you!

Olivia turns 4

On April 24, 2007 Olivia celebrated her 4th birthday,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA, we had a nice day at the park with some of our friends. We are so blessed to celebrate this special day together, we love you OLIVIA!