The first week of June was busy with recitals. First we had Addilyn's dance recital put on after completing one year of ballet.
The theme was "Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales and Fables". Addilyn was a sheep in the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
Alex got to present Addilyn with flowers. She thanked him with a giant hug.
Our neighbors, Ella and Avery, came to support Addilyn. Maycie, as usual, brought along some stuffed animal friends. Alex was annoyed and having to pose in a picture with so many girls.
Next was the piano recital for both Maycie and Addilyn. The girls have been working hard this year and have really come a long way working with Carolyn Walker as their teacher. They both have gotten into good practice habits and there is actually very little whining about it. Finally!
Maycie played "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven. She had it perfect during practicing. She got a little nervous for her first recital playing in front of a crowd, but she still did very well.
Addilyn played "Hedwig's Theme" from Harry Potter perfectly which was appropriate given her current obsession with the Harry Potter books. She is reading number 5 right now and reads way later into the night than I care for her to. Though I'm happy she has a passion for reading.
I'm so proud of my girls and their willingness to develop their talents. It hasn't come without tears, threats and headaches, but I know if will be worth it and they will someday cherish their talents and the hard work it took to get there.
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