Tis the season for Christmas recitals, although I guess Aspen is the star of our family this year! Devin's school did not invite parents to the Christmas performance (rude!) and Shaylee is on a competition dance team, so they'll have lots of competitions in the spring, but no winter recital.
This was Aspen's first dance recital, and she was really nervous. It was really informal with the parents at the dance studio. They could wear cute red or white tutu outfits, but Aspen opted for just her pink leotard. Once we convinced her it was okay to just dance with her class and we'd sit and watch and clap and take pictures, she did a great job!
Nice third position!
This is serious business!
Connor likes to practice this move in our kitchen:
Okay, so maybe I am having fun.
Here comes the leap!
Aspen also performed "Old MacDonald" in her first piano recital. She did a great job, even if mom sat on the bench and helped her keep her place (it's tough performing in front of all those people!).
My other students also did an excellent job--I feel so honored to teach them and watch them progress with their music. Keep at it guys!
Aspen also had a Christmas program for her preschool--she loves Learning Dynamics! It was, of course, on the day of a huge snowstorm, but that didn't deter the kids from having a great time and singing their hearts out.
The four year olds had speaking parts, but the three-year-olds got to act out part of a song. Aspen was just about the cutest present I've ever seen (check out the concentration as she holds up the present and sings):
Aspen with her favorite teacher, Mrs. Peterson:
Connor and I enjoyed watching.
Although he would rather have been with dad (who was taking pictures). For those of you who aren't aware, Connor is a "Daddy's Boy." If daddy is around, he wants nothing to do with me.
Cruising.
Yes! I got my dad. :)
