Ballet and Tap Recital

Earlier this month, AK's dance studio held a series of recitals.  It was a pretty big undertaking for the studio staff, from choreographing dances, ordering costumes, holding rehearsals at the theater, to the big day itself!

AK was quite excited, I think mostly to finally be wearing the lovely frilly costume that hung in her costume for what must have seemed like forever to her. Let me tell you, an all-white costume is anxiety-producing for this momma!

AK's class did two numbers, one tap and one ballet.  They were great!  The audience was asked to not take pictures or video during the performance so I can leave you with only some shots taken before and after.  I will share the video once I get my hands on it! 

Waiting backstage - dressed up as Frosty the Snowman!

Beautiful happy ballerina

Christmas chapel

"Mary and Joseph" taking care of Jesus

Sweet "Mary" singing!

Finally - an update!

I uploaded some video and photos from Monday's chapel session.  It was a special Christmas one with all of the classes participating in telling the Christmas story.

The video is a bit long but can be accessed here. 

When AK and I talked about the chapel concert later that day, she mentioned that she likes Daniel (the handsome young boy who played the part of Joseph).  Of course, I was curious so asked AK if she meant she wanted Daniel to be her boyfriend.  Of course, that started off a "Silly mommy, NO boyfriends!".  Whew.  Let's hope it stays that way for a while yet!

Hope you enjoyed!!!  xo

School photos! Kindergarten...

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How awesome are these photos???  Any family members wanting a printed copy of any of these photos, just shoot me an email with the # and desired size so I can get these printed and into your Christmas cards!

Speaking of, guess I'd better buy some Christmas cards soon!!!  I can't promise you'll actually receive them by Christmas... 

Christmas is on its way!

Taking some Christmas photos...

Loving these Christmas gift displays!

Checking out the Nutcracker

We attended the Christmas tree lighting on Saturday

Trying to catch a peak of Santa Claus!

We found Hunter!

Camana Bay had their Christmas tree lighting on Saturday.  We decided to head over and check it out.  We enjoyed catching up with friends while the choir sang.  AK definitely started paying attention to the proceedings when Santa Claus showed up!  She was happy to not talk to him that night when I explained that we could come back another day for a visit and a photo with him.  She's decided that she wants to come and see the Caribbean Santa in his Hawaiian shirt this year instead of in his red suit.  Unfortunately for me, she still won't agree to do the photo without me in it...  plus it sounds like she may drag Richard into it this year as well! 

I can't believe Christmas is just one month away.  Yikes! 

Happy Birthday, Mommy!

Cake for breakfast!  Actually we just lit candles so I could blow it out.  Richard and I ate it every night after AK went to bed.  Oops!

My birthday pedicure! 

Just wanted to share a few memories from my birthday this year.  Richard and I had some friends over for drinks and games one night, which was fun and relaxing.  The next day, Richard and AK surprised me with some gifts.  AK picked out some new sparkly nail polish for me and was quite pleased to put it on me!

I wasn't too keen to turn another year older but Richard and AK sure made it a lot less painful :)

Kids get to do some reporting!

AK's class had Career Week this week.  Different parents came in to discuss their jobs with the kids.  Unfortunately work was too busy to allow me to volunteer my time, and besides, how exciting is it to tell kids I work with numbers?

One of the kid's mom is a TV personality in Cayman.  She took her crew into the classroom and the kids got to interview each other.  Turn up the volume, sit back and get ready for a laugh!!!

Kids get to do some reporting

What a great way to kick off a long weekend :)

Stellar week for AK!

How has over a month passed since I last posted???  Life simply has not slowed down at all.  And it's not going to for the foreseeable future!

Some great news for AK:

• She has completed her first term of swim lessons this school year and has moved up from the Starfish group to the Sea Turtles Group.  She has made a lot of progress in a short time and I credit the 2x a week lessons for that.  She no longer looks like she's having a tantrum when she's doing the front crawl.  Ha!
• AK's math proficiency is at the level of someone who is halfway through Grade 1.  Woot!  She takes after her accountant momma!  That is a source of pride for me - can you blame me?  She does have some troubles with writing numbers backwards at time, and mixing up numbers like 12/21 but the teacher said that should resolve itself with time. 
• AK's reading level is at a Grade 1 level as well.  Her spelling is also coming along very nicely, the teacher said she is able to pick out the right letters for the sounds in the word, even though she's not quite assembling the word properly.  I am so pleased with her.  I cannot believe my little girl does journal writing at school.  She can write.  Blows my mind.
• The weekend coming up is a long weekend here so we will be able to spend three glorious weekend days together.  I cannot wait!

Talk soon!