Ballerina girl

After a year of ballet classes once a week, the big recital finally came for Symantha. One of the things she was most excited about was getting to be on the big stage like we had seen her cousin Amanda, and Symantha loved every second of this! The week leading up to the two shows was pretty crazy - lots of rehearsals and putting hair in buns (which I HATE) and making sure costumes fit right, but it really was so cute when the whole thing was done. And I LOVED all the picture taking opportunities!

She loved that she got to wear makeup for the first time, although it was a little weird for me putting it on her - I had to remind her it was ONLY for this show and she is WAY too young for it still!

And I found the perfect picture taking spot at Grandma and Grandpa Edwards' house, right before we left for the performance.



They had to sit backstage for quite a while, waiting for their turn to go on and then after they went on, waiting for the finale. It was really cute watching all the little ballerinas hanging out together.

These were a couple of the best shots I got during the dress rehearsal - it's tricky with no flash and being a little far away, but you can see her pretty good in these! The show was called "The Elements", and Symantha's class were butterflies that danced around flowers, during the "Air" part.


Then came the part Symantha was waiting for... Flowers! Don't ask me why she was so excited to get flowers, but she loved coming out afterwards and holding bouquets like a real ballerina would. I'm glad it was such a great experience for her, and now I think she has ballet out of her system... she had talked about wanting to do it forever, and now she talks about other activities for next year!