The First Dance

I am pretty sure I was as excited, if not more, for Amelia's first dance performance.  

Armed only with my iphone, as parents had to be on stage too, I did the best I could at Rehearsal and Photo day.

Only 2 others from her actual class were in the performance...one being Cody (far right, who is quite shy and would only participate in the picture if Grandma was in it too) and Zoie, whom you'll meet later.  Her teacher, Becky, really does a great job with 2 & 3 year olds...and Amelia LOVES her.  It's not The American Ballet Theater School nor Alaska Dance Theatre for that matter, but it is perfect for our apparently previously shy ballerina want to be, who has really come out of her mom leg holding days :)

Truthfully, I had NO IDEA how Amelia would do at the performance.  At rehearsal she was magnificent...doing everything she was suppose to and I hanging out in the back.  She glanced for me from time to time but once spotted, continued about her business of following Ms. Becky.   Oh yes... Mom was pretty proud.

Now if she could only do this for the performance!  

Odds were getting better.

That afternoon we had our very first official birthday party to attend to!  Fellow dance student Zoie (and younger sister of Amity...Amelia's idol) celebrated her 3rd! 

Night owl pajama theme ensued, complete with owl making, animal stuffing (actually mom stuffed, as it stuck to her sweaty fingers) and pin the tail on the owl!

Amelia loved it and after a long day and no nap...it was time to go and get a good nights sleep for...

Performance Time!

We arrived early so Dad could have a good seat and get a few pre-performance shots :)

With her teacher Becky and Zoie's big sister Amity, her hero.

She did FABULOUS...even waving to Dad as she exited the stage to a bit of laughter and clapping :)  

She deserved her very first bouquet of roses.

What a mother's Day.