Ballet Recital

I had my big ballet recital on Saturday night.  I got all ready and then waited backstage with my friends...

Coloring and goofing around.

Mom came back to wish me luck before I went onstage.  The show went great!  The lights were pretty bright at first, but then my eyes adjusted and I could see Mom and Dad in the front row.  Tommy yelled, "Hi Katherine!", I waved, and the audience laughed.  Unfortunately, they wouldn't let us take pictures or video during the performance.  But here I am at stage rehearsal (in the black leotard and pink skirt, 4th from the left) so you can have an idea of how it went.

After the performance Mom brought back flowers for me, and I changed out of my tutu to go sit with everyone.  We danced 2nd, and there were 31 acts (!!!).  Needless to say, we didn't stay for the whole thing.  

I was glad everyone came to watch and cheer for me!

I was also glad to run around outside a little after having all that nervous energy.  I was a little nervous on stage, but only for a little bit. 

Then Tommy gave me this orange flower.  What a sweet little brother!

Then Dad suggested going for ice cream.





ICE CREAM!!!

This worked out pretty well.  Maybe I'll take ballet again next year.