Caroline's First Dance Recital

A couple of weeks ago, Caroline had her first dance recital.  I initially signed her up for a "Mommy & Me" ballet/tap class last August, thinking it was just a 12-week course.  At the time, I didn't realize it was really an actual dance class that lasted through May!  Caroline loved it - her teacher, Ms. Brandy, quickly kicked out the "mommies" because she saw the potential in running it like a real Pre-School class.  And I am so glad she did.

Caroline's favorite was tap, of course, because it's so LOUD.  But, she sure did love wearing her tu-tu for ballet. 

As it got closer & closer to the recital, I would have bet money that Caroline would have just stood on stage with her hands in her mouth, doing nothing.  Seeing as that's how she usually spent most of her time in class when it was time for the recital practice. 

Boy, was I wrong.  At the recital, she marched out to her assigned number, stood there with her hands on her hips and ROCKED IT!  It took her a minute to get started, but she did it!  Her routine was a tap number to "My Girl".  I think I will never hear the song again without tearing up.  I cried throughout the entire routine and afterwards as well.  Not only was I the proudest mommy on the face of the Earth, but it's just another sign that my baby girl is growing up.  I just can't handle it! 

 She's grown so much in 8 months!

At the rehearsal

 Before the recital

 

 Can she pose, or what?

 Caroline trying to tickle Anna with the flower

 Proud family!

An after-recital treat at Coccadotts...she got to pickout which ever cupcake she wanted - she got the one with the Reese Peanut Butter cup on top.  She loves peanut butter!