Kate's Dance Recital

May is always a busy month around here.

The past two years Kate has had her dance recital at the end of May.

Here we are one year ago, when Kate's recital was the same day as my due date with Mollie! Thankfully, she was born 4 days early, so we still got to go see Kate dance.

This year was MUCH less hectic!

My baby girl got to wear make-up for the first time ever.

It was a blessing to spend that time with her, helping her get ready.

(All the while fighting the huge lump in my throat.)

Proud parents with our beautiful dancer.

Mimi was here with us, and we were so excited to have her come to the recital, too!

Kate's dance lessons were a birthday gift from her last year,

so it's great that she can be here to see the fruit of that gift.

The theme for the recital was all about princesses.

Her first dance was to "Beauty and the Beast".

Stunning.

I wonder sometimes how many times I've kissed that sweet face over the years.

Lined up and ready to go!

Backstage with her buddy Haven.

None of the pictures from her jazz routine came out, but they were Sleeping Beauties for that one, and danced to "Wake me up, before you go-go". It was a fun routine to watch.

So proud for Kate! She had a fantastic show, and Mom and I had lots of fun.

Kate and her teacher, Mrs. Traci.

We have enjoyed dancing so much this year, and look forward to being back again next year! And notice those gorgeous flowers, fresh from the WF Farmers Market that morning.

Kate convinced me to strike a pose with her after the show : )

Thanks, Mimi!!  We love you!

As you can see, she loves it!