Sunday, May 23, 2010

Dances for Wesley!

So after much pressure from his friends, Wesley finally asked his friend Mandy to Prom. I was shocked. He spent one Saturday aerating lawns and then that night, when he was sure he'd have some money, he went over and asked her. I was thrilled. I want him to have all the experiences that high school has to offer, but I don't want to force him, or pay for it all! I also feel it is important that he give the girls an opportunity to go also.
I did go out and buy him a suit. We decided not to waste money on a tux. I don't think he minded not having a tux and now he can wear a suit to church. I thought they looked great. They had a fun time at the dance and stayed most of the night. I think it will make him more excited for next years' school activities.

So the week before he went to Prom another girl asked him to MORP. This is what he found in his bedroom when he got home. I'm not sure why she chose to ask this way, but the plastic dummy was pretty impressive. He wanted to answer her by hanging the dummy on the porch and saying "I'm dying to go to MORP with you!" I wouldn't let him, I thought it sounded a little morbid! I wish I had pictures from that dance. I'll have to do a little scanning once I see them.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Connor's Haircut

So for reasons that we won't mention, I forced Connor to get his hair cut! Needless to say, he was less than thrilled, but he had no say in it!! My good friend, Brooke, was nice enough to squeeze him in. Although he wasn't happy about it, he handled himself very well.
He wouldn't let me take a good picture of him, but his hair looks pretty good. It is nice to see his face. He really is a good looking kid ( especially when his tongue is in his mouth)! I think it makes him look older. I hope he'll keep it up.

Halle's Dance Year 2009 -2010

It's been another great dance year. Halle has learned so much and had such a wonderful time.
Blake and Halle did a cute number to Shoo Fly Pie.

Miss Heidi choreographed the duo. It was great working with her. We thinks she's awesome!Halle's team did a fun dance to A Brand New You. Halle and I both loved this dance the most!

Her team was small this year, but it was a great opportunity for making new friends and learning so much!
At Christmas, she did a great tap number to Email Santa.

The production number was to a song called We Rock the Boat.
It always amazes me how her teachers are able to get that many little girls dancing together and looking so adorable!!She did a ballet number to the song from Sleeping Beauty called Once Upon a Dream.It's always hard to get a shot of the costumes she wears for the dances she only performs once. She was not happy to pose for this picture after a very long evening on recital night!!

Dance is great for so many reasons, but the trophies have to be one of the best parts. Throw in a tiara and sash and it becomes absolute Heaven on Earth!!
Another great part of dance is spending time with friends. (Even Mom gets to make lots of great friends too!) Another great part of dance is getting to show some of our family what she has learned! (Thanks for the support!)
One of the best parts of dance is, of course, the FLOWERS! What more could a girl ask for?!!? Here's to another great year of dance!! Hopefully, next will be even better!!