Proud Mama

Today was an exciting day...Audra's first dance recital! Actually, it was her first any kind of performance. The first (but certainly not the last) time Ben and I got to be crazy picture-taking overly proud parents, and we fit that bill quite nicely if I do say so myself.

This is Audra's "I'm shy" face. I was a little nervous, because I could tell that Audra was VERY nervous by this expression. But, she did great. She is a follower, so when the other kids started getting set up and doing what was needed, she followed suit. Yes, I am hoping she outgrows this by the time she is a teenager.

Is that a smile? Well, it was after the performance, so I guess she felt like she could smile:

On Audra's right is one of her best friends, Adelle. They always have to dance next to each other.

They did three dances total. Audra did very well, if I do say so myself. Actually, considering how nervous she was when she walked in, she did great! One little girl literally ran out of the room in tears, so I am glad we didn't have that fiasco! I am not predicting she will win "ballerina of the year" or anything, but it has been a lot of fun having her in dance class. She absolutely loves it, and we just think she is the cutest!