This is the picture taken, for this dance class, of Taylor in her recital outfit. The actual day of the recital, 3-20-10, Taylor and I went early for rehearsal. We dropped daddy off with Matt, to come later to the performance. Taylor was wearing a little make-up, and had her hair heavily sprayed to keep everything in place.
I took a few pictures of her waiting in the audience, while other groups practiced.
We waited patiently. I'm sure I was more nervous than she was.
We finally gathered with her group, almost ready for her turn to practice.
The recital was at the Kroc Center. After rehearsal, all moms, except for the one "helping" mom for each group, were excused. I did not realize I would be "excused" and leaving Taylor, so I did not leave her. I'm so glad I stayed. It was much better to have two moms with the ten girls. It made it much nicer to have one mom watch the girls while the other mom took three or four to the bathroom. Not to mention, Taylor felt confident enough to think she could wonder off and check things out. I would have to gather her back to the group. We practiced in the hallway, as we waited for our turn on stage. Taylor looked so excited...
When it was her turn on stage, I ran out to the audience to take video of the recital. I sat with Ben and Matt, grandma and grandpa. It was very cute!
Although we practiced often, and Taylor could sing the entire "Good Ship Lollipop" song, once she was on stage, she really only did the moves with her right leg.
The girls were adorable!
Towards the end of the performance, I think Taylor finally realized where we were sitting.
As all the girls exited the stage, Taylor alone, headed off towards the front center of the stage, as if to join us. Her teacher retrieved her and lead her off in the right direction. It was funny, as she was the last girl leaving the stage and waving at her grandpa.
I then ran backstage to rejoin the group. Apparently Taylor kept saying, I want to go see my grandpa, when she left the stage. I sent Matt a text to tell him what Taylor was saying. Within minutes...look who found his way backstage..."Hi Grandpa!"
Taylor was very excited. After all the other groups performed, they had a final bow.
I again, ran out to the audience to take video. I was very excited about all of this. Looking back, I probably could have left the video camera with Ben. He is more than capable.
After the final bow, the girls returned backstage. I ran backstage again to get Taylor. Taylor said, "Where is my grandma?" I took her out to find everyone. It was a wonderful evening!
There was a one month break between the dance classes. I thought I would wait to see if Taylor missed her dance class. The past few days, she has been singing "Good Ship Lollipop" and showing me tondue and high fifth. There may be another recital in our future :)
On June 15, 2010, Taylor had pictures with her dance class and their final practice before her recital.
She is really great at getting her picture taken. She has had a lot of practice. I think it's so funny how she turns on a smile when any person with a camera asks her to.
While the photographer was making sure he got a good picture of all the girls, I was snapping pictures of Taylor and she was having a good time making it interesting.
I love her little smile....
And I love her personality! After pictures the girls ran through their routine. I think Taylor loves to be on stage, but she does not like to practice her dancing.
Her recital was at the KROC Center again. We waited while the other groups rehearsed.
Of course, that got a little boring after awhile, so she did her own little dance in the isle. I discouraged any playing around...after I got a picture.
Back stage the girls played a game...Brainbox. Taylor really enjoyed it. I am going to have to get her one. I just love her long eye lashes in this picture. She has very long lashes, which really stand out with a little mascara. I wish mine did that!
She loves the on-stage performance. The audience was darker this time, so unfortunately, she could not see where we were sitting.
I LOVE watching her dance. She thinks about it...watches the instructor on the side stage, or the other girls...remember, she did not want to practice much.
However, she is FULL of expression, which makes for a very entertaining performance. There were times when she was mouthing the words...
Or, waving out to the crowd...
She loves a good finish...
Afterwards we all take pictures...Ben loves this part...
Holly and Taylor being silly and giggling about something...
I love the recital! I think Taylor loves that part too, but we are taking a break from dance to see if she really misses it and may want to put a little more effort into practicing. Matt and Holly came, as well as my cousin Lorinda, with Anissa and Makenna...and Ben and me, of course. It was so sweet to watch her on-stage....I love it!
