Tonight we got to attend Liz's Christmas recital. There was an added bonus. Anna and Rachel were dancing too. Makenna wrote Liz a note and gave her flowers. I think doing that excited her as much as watching the performance. Liz, Rachel and Anna were beautiful dancers.
Santa made a surprise visit at the end of Liz's recital too.
Makenna had the perfect night. Dancing, loved ones, and flowers. What more could a girl want?
Makenna was asked to join the Elites at her dance studio. Elites is the advanced show team. Her group is the Tiny Elites. They range in age from 5 to 8. Makenna was beyond tickled when she received the news. She woke up today saying, "I can't believe today is my first day of Elites." The class was definitely more challenging. They focus a lot more on individual technique. On the ride home she was telling me it was hard work, but she loved it.
As part of our annual tradition, we gathered with friends to watch the local Fourth of July parade.
When the parade ends, we all walk over to the park and watch Makenna dance. This year we were especially lucky to have Nana, Grampa and Aunt Dana with us.
Disclaimer: Although I have been present through Makenna's rehearsals and knew that the summer program was hip hop I was still surprised by the songs lyrics and the dance moves. Makenna was oblivious, but I was shocked. I should have known that they do not sing about butterflies and rainbows in hip hop. I learned to appreciate it for what it was. I enjoyed watching Makenna do something that she absolutely loves.
