Emma's Dance Recital 2009

Tonight was Emma's dance recital and she was just as cute as ever! This was a big year for her because once you have been dancing with D&L Dance for 3 years then you get a trophy at the recital. That's all that Emma could think about and was ready for her trophy the minute we got there. Her number was Natalie Coles "Smile" and it was so precious! There's nothing cuter then a little girl in a pink tu-tu :)

Last night we had rehearsal and then today was the performance. Yesterday I had arranged a ride for Emma so she would only have to stay for her portion instead of having to wait for me (we got there at 3:00 and I had to stay until about 9:00pm). But Emma insisted on staying with me and she was GREAT the whole night! She perched herself on a chair backstage and watched all the numbers while she ate her little packed lunch. Then today she was backstage in the dressing room loving all the attention that the girls in my classes were giving her. It has been so fun to be in this together.

This picture is a little hard to pick her out but she is the second to last on the right side of the stage proudly holding her trophy.

Our fan club :)

Emma was so pleased she got flowers and a trophy :)

Emma and me after the show...I don't know what is going on with my shiny forehead! :)

This is Emma and her best friend Marin

This is Emma just after we got in the car...she was EXHAUSTED! What a trooper!