Our Little Ballerina

This weekend Carolina Dance Center had their annual recital and Adrienne was in the Sunday evening show. Adrienne was thrilled when we found out before Christmas that they would be doing Sleeping Beauty and she was even more excited when she found out she would be a fairy.  It has been such a fun year watching my little girl becoming a little ballerina.

Adrienne adores her TA Miss. Dana.

Even though this picture is BAD blurry I had to include it because that smile shows how much she has loved ballet with Mrs. Lindsay this year.

Piano Recital

We have been so busy for the last few weeks that I am way behind on blogging what is going on with us. A couple of weeks ago Cole and Adrienne had their piano recital. I am so proud of how far they have come this year.

For his group piece Cole played Three Wise Monkeys and for his solo piece he played Sunshine Yellow. Cole LOVES piano and if he sees one he has to play it. He could practice for hours and not get bored with it. If only I could get him to practice what he needs to practice and not just what he wants to practice.

Adrienne played Fruit Vendor for her group piece and Part of Your World for her solo. A couple of months ago Adrienne finally "got it" she started practicing more and was playing really well. I am so proud of her for working so hard on her solo piece. It wasn't looking good two weeks before recital and then out of the blue she started playing with a lot more confidence.

The Amazing Grace Race

This year the kids Spring Musical was The Amazing Grace Race. We were able to join with Braggtown Baptist Church so the kids were able to perform once at each church. All the kids did such a great job and it was so fun to watch them. Adrienne LOVES choir but prefers to stay in the background. Cole on the other hand LOVES being on the stage. I am so proud of both of them getting up on the stage and singing their hearts out.

Today Cole has listened to the CDs from the last two spring musicals The Net and Land of the Giants. Gotta love how that boy is always ready to sing!!

Happy Birthday Adrienne!!

Today Adrienne turns 8 and I am still in shock that my baby could be this old.  I am trying to make her stay little but she insists on growing up on me. I am lucky to be the Mom of this little girl.

She is so sweet.

She is so sensitive

She is very opinionated.

She loves all animals.

She loves to dance.

She thinks her Daddy is the best thing ever.

She loves her brother as long as he plays by her rules.

She needs one on one time with Mommy.

She is just like her Daddy in so many ways but my favorite is how she must learn how things work. She will not take "because" for an answer.

A Mother's Day Interview

What is something Mom always says?
Adrienne: What do you want for breakfast?
Cole: Can you help me?
 

What makes Mom happy?
Adrienne: Hugs
Cole: Sweet Tea  

How does Mom make you laugh?
Adrienne: Tickling me
Cole: When she calls me Leroy


What is Mom's favorite thing to do?
Adrienne: Take pictures of us
Cole: Get my birthday presents 


What is Mom really good at?
Adrienne: Writing
Cole: Driving  

What is your favorite thing you and mom do together?
Adrienne: Cook together
Cole: Play games


How are you and Mom the same?
Adrienne: We are both girls
Cole: We both take Zyrtec  

How are you and Mom different?
Adrienne: Mommy has black hair
Cole: She is a girl and I am a boy


How does Mom show you she loves you?
Adrienne: Hugs and saying I love you
Cole: She tells me, does things for me, and she feeds me


You gotta love honest answers!

I am blessed to have the privilege of being the Mommy to Cole and Adrienne!

Horseback Riding

Today Adrienne's Girl Scout troop took a trip to Dead Broke Farm for horseback riding. They rode on the trails for one hour and I think that may have been the best hour of Adrienne's life. Listening to her stories it seems her horse "Rose" was a bit of a stubborn girl. It obviously did not bother Adrienne too much because he has already said she would like to go back.

Everything is more fun with a special friend.

Almost ready to head out on the trail.

And she is off.....but not looking very confident.

Rose decided she needed a snack before leaving.

I got a little nervous because Rose was moving fast and Adrienne wasn't looking very steady.

Proof

I never did get around to finishing the vacation rundown but here is the proof that I actually went on this vacation! A few years ago we went to Disney and when we got home I realized that there were no pictures of me. So on the last day of this vacation on the way out of Sea World I stopped and let Cole take my picture!