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My love of people, photography and the world began as a child. My family moved a lot and taking pictures was my way of remembering friends, capturing special places or moments and holding them close. Becoming a wife and a mother has always been a dream of mine and I count my blessings daily. I started this blog shortly after our daughter, Yaya joined our family through the blessing of adoption. Its purpose was to share pictures and stories about our life with family and friends. Later, it shared our adoption journey to our second daughter, Baby Bird as well. Now that our family is complete I like to think of it as our family’s journal or life book. I'm passionate about life, my family and preserving our history one snapshot at a time. The thing that amazes me most is the abundance of beauty God blesses us with every day and in the simplest ways if only we take the time to slow down and appreciate them.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Tiny Tutus

Yaya started ballet again last week.  This class is part of her Christmas gift from the entire family.  I honestly can't get over how much she has improved.  The most noticeable change is the length of her attention span and her level of interest.  Last year, she was more interested in primping and looking at herself in the mirror than actually dancing.  Is she a typical little girl or what?!  Needless to say, I'm thrilled we signed her back up!    They're already preparing for their recital which is scheduled for the end of June.

The florist at Safeway gave Yaya this balloon as a treat for being such a good girl while I shopped.  Yaya in turn wanted to pay it forward and decided all by herself to give it to her ballet teacher.  I think Miss Jessica was as happy about the gift as Yaya was when she received it!

Miss Jessica worked with Yaya's ballet teacher last year so it was nice to see her familiar face.


Even I received a sweet treat when Yaya ran to the window to blow me a kiss during class.  That child sure knows how to melt my heart.

6 comments:

cat said...

Oh these are sweet! I am interested about the shoes that look like tap shoes? Here they used the leather pink ballet shoes. We have our concerts this weekend - it is going to be tough and busy.

cat said...

Ah, I am a dork - it is a combined ballet and tap class.

Renata said...

Beautiful - ballet is such a lovely dance for girls to do!
Are you able to see into the classes - over here they don't let parents in unless it's a special showcase week once a year - the boys always try to peek around the curtain to see what is going on!
Hope you have a wonderful day
Renata:)

Rebecca Jo said...

OH MY WORD!!!!!! How precious are those little dancing girls? I love the tiara's on them... can I join the class just to wear them too?

I love the picture of the feet... I think its even a cool effect with the window in the way - its like a photoshop effect :)

Susie said...

She is so sweet! Great pictures:-)

Wisconsin Girl said...

Look how she is growing! Love these shots and the memories you captured. Beautiful.