Wednesday, May 20, 2009

THE MARATHON.......it pays off in the end.

Dance Class
Today was a marathon day for Caitlyn. (and me!!) Dance at 10 am, Pre school at 1 pm, then dress rehearsal at 5 pm. She was up late last night and I knew she would be grouchy....and SHE WAS! Her teacher had the OZ backdrop in class today for pictures. Caitlyn REFUSED to put on her costume. I even had to ask permission from her teacher for her to wear a camisole under her costume for the show because it was too "itchy". Perfect. I am REALLY looking forward to making her wear it tonight...........
Here she is in what she calls her "Regular Clothes!" Ha ha ha!

Dress Rehersal...........
It was a HUGE fight/FIT to get her bathed...hair done..make up on..and in her "itchy annoying costume"!! YES folks that is a DIRECT QUOTE! (can you say DRAMA QUEEN!!). So as you can see...it was a TRYING afternoon to say the least. But after I convinced her that she was "the most special dancer" because only SHE would be wearing "magic purple eyeshadow" this is what happened.................(oh and I bribed her with a sucker too =))
Yes Folks.......this is her just after exiting the car! Where did my grumpy shy child GO??
She turned in to a charming little BALERINA!! Did I miss something?Beautiful....I love my Camera!

BACKSTAGE............

They waited in what I think is the preschool room (its at an elementary school).
This is her playing dolls with her "snowflake friends!!" So CUUUTE!This picture KILLS ME! When did she get so grown up and BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Must be the makeup!
Waiting in the DARK behind the curtains for their turn to go on. The wall is painted balck and made the best backdrop with their white dresses and pretty faces!
These pictures are so artisitic thanks to my Cannon. Best present jeff ever bought me!
Love this one!!
My FAVORITE picture!! WOWZER look as those green eyes!!Waiting to go on with Mrs. Amber. (best teacher ever!)


ON STAGE!!!I couldn't believe it!! She stepped on the stage and just LIT UP! She was beaming twirling in those lights!! I was SHOCKED! She looked so beautiful! I was soooo proud of her!
Wating to bow with the "poppies"
I wasnt in the best spot to take pictures!

After the Rehearsal!!

She was so proud of herself. We took these in front of the stage!!Prettiest little snowflake I've ever seen!!!
Can't wait for the REAL SHOW!!

End note: Can I just say how REALLY GLAD I am that I got a babysitter for Jeffy. I would have been chasing him and missed some amazing moments with my sweet Caitlyn. There is no way I could have gotten all these great pictures the night of the show. I was one proud mommy. She has grown so much this year and I so proud of her!!

3 comments:

Stephanie said...

She really is stunning!! Just like her momma! You know, there are so many times when being a mom is really tough, and then there are moments when it's just magic. I love those moments.

Castiel Moyes said...

She is so adorable! I am so glad she shined on the stage! I wish that could come and watch!

Amanda said...

She has always been a pretty little girl but, she really looks darling all dolled up.