Spray Park Fun

June, 2010 - Midland boasts two spray parks geared towards entertaining young children. Fortunately, one of these spray parks is on-site at their Summer Day Camp. Here are a few pics of Ella splish-splashing.

Ella's First Dance Recital

May, 2010 - Ella was rewarded for her weekly ballet/gymnastics classes with a End of the Year performance which included all levels of dancers. The highlight for her was hands-down, the costume. Her instructor, Olga, bedazzled these aspiring ballerinas in a lavish ensemble, complete with a sequined bodice, tulle skirt and crushed velvet choker-style necklace. I had to hide the outfit until the dress rehearsal for fear that she would try to sleep in it.

Being the stage lover that I am, it was so wonderful to watch Ella's eyes light up upon seeing the brightly lit stage for the first time. "You mean, I get to go up there, mommy?" During the performance I was fortunate enough to have Lily on my lap. She too was enamored with the bright lights, pretty music and beautiful costumes, excitedly proclaiming each dance number to be more beautiful than the last!