a preview for nana

dance recital pictures were tonight.
anna'a class is dancing to the beach boys so they are wearing retro-style "bathing suits" and swim caps.

i snapped a few pictures of her after we put on some blush and lip gloss.
(i though she looked adorable!)



and this one, well, i couldn't believe how grown up (and serious) she looked.

but i think she just didn't want the sparkly lip gloss to come off--that's why she isn't smiling.



these girls are so giggly and cute. third year of dance together.

brings back so many memories of the years i spent dancing with my cousin jessica.
of black leotards with bunny tails pinned on, a bright red annie wig that jessica hated, dancing at the nursing home to cheer up the residents, doing the can-can with a black skirt that reversed to bright ruffles, and doing a kick line (like the rockettes) trying to get each kick over my head.

those memories are imprinted on my heart and will never leave me.
i hope anna continues to love it as much as i did then.