This girl of mine, she's ALL girl. Except when she's picking up caterpillars and begging to go on camping trips (of course those things are for girls, too; just adhering to old gender stereotypes here like all good mothers should...). Brian's parents got her a little pink vanity for her birthday, and she really got into getting ready for her dance recital with it! Her costume was a 4 year old girl's dream, purple velvet with swaths of swirly pink and purple tulle. And getting up on stage and performing? Let's just say she wasn't one of the shy ones.
That's her on the far left. One of the littler ones in her class, but not at all hindered by that!
She really disliked having her bangs disappear back into a high ballerina bun, and pronounced, "I look like a boy." Ha! Far from it, little girl, far from it.
I know she might enjoy dance for years to come, or decide to ditch it in a year for judo or karate or whatever. So I'll enjoy this slice of girly life while I can. And it all takes me back to when I was a tiny dancer with my friends!
That would be me, on the far right. The one that looks like Fletcher in braids. So blessed to say that these two friends that I first became close to in school and dance are still my best friends today. It's fun to watch your daughter tread familiar ground that you enjoyed so much as a child! Here's hoping she has sweet memories of these days, too.
These photos are absolutely darling. I wish I could have been there to see her in person. I love the throw-back photo too. Roll out those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute to see you as a little dancer!! What a sweetie! And your little sweetheart is beyond adorable (and good for her for taking on the audience! Woot!)
ReplyDeleteFletcher is indeed your mini-me! And omg I love love LOVE little Rowan's smiles in these pictures. You can see the happiness just radiating out of her. Congrats on a successful dance recital, both of you!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! I could tell right away who you were because of Fletcher! And Rowan just stole the show, didn't she? So sweet!
ReplyDeleteShe is so darn precious in that costume! And you were absolutely adorable too. (And yes, you looked exactly like Fletcher!)
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So glad your sweet girl has picked up her Mama's dancing shoes, so to speak. Where would we be in life without the fine arts? I just cannot imagine not loving music and dance. It obviously runs in the family. I can remember those dance recitals vividly! Rowan just looks so cute and itty bitty. She must have made your hearts proud! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteAnd one more thing--Rowan, if anyone looks like a boy, it's ME with those sideburns there! Where was your comb and bobby pins, Mom!? ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a little princess! She is so so adorable. I love that photo of you too, Irish to the core! Perfect.
ReplyDeleteShe´s WAY adorable - and so are you in that pic. Two lovely girls. :-)
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