The Dynamic Duo

Last night was your first recital. And I think I am very safe in saying that it is the first of many. I was slightly concerned after dress rehearsal that recital would be a flop. To say that dress rehearsal was a train wreck was putting it lightly. Gabe at rehearsal you lead the girls out like you are suppose to. As soon as they turned on "the big lights" the girls froze and the smiles melted off their faces. You continued to smile. Lindsay, you looked straight at me and had a look of panic on your face. I know I gave you the, "Get your ass out there and dance" look, however you then did smile and started dancing. After you got off stage you told me that the lights hurt your eyes. I told you, Sweetheart there is an easy fix to that. DO NOT look at the lights.

Yesterday the 2 of you were so wound up. For my mental health and your safety ;) I had you lay down. When you woke up Great Aunt Jane and Cousin Karley were here to do your hair and make up. You both looked so amazing. We got to the hall to get ready and I got you dressed. You were both breathtaking. Amazing. Beautiful. And SMILING. Before you went on stage I got the 6 of you lined up in line and we went into the hallway to wait. Lind say and Ga be you were the only 2 smiling. When we got back stage and we waiting to get you on the stage you were amazing. Ga be you just smiled and smiled and smiled. LB you reminded me that I told you not to look at the lights. Even Mrs T told you not to look at the lights and you would be fine. LB, you had such an amazing smile on your face it was priceless. As Miss Angela lead you onto the stage Jen and I ran down the stairs to sit in the front seat to watch you perform.

Ga be you were holding Miss An gela's hand and as soon as everyone saw you bringing your girls out the entire crowd said "Awwww" and applauded. It was amazing and moving. You and Li li ndsay SMILED the ENTIRE TIME you were out there. G abe when you started to twirl the girls Audrey sort of froze and you have her the twirl signal with your finger. It was really too cute. When you got thru turning 1.2 of the girls the crowd started applauding again. You stopped and looked at them like they were nuts. The look on your face easily said, "But I am not done yet". You did not knock off 1 tiara. You were amazing.

Lind say, I know that it was very hard for you knowing that G abe was dancing with Audrey and posing with Audrey at the end of the number. I have to say you really stepped up to the plate and did not let that interfere with your dancing. You made me so proud. Not allows can you do what you want and you made me proud by going out there and smiling the entire time. You and Gabe LOOKED like you had fun.

You asked as soon as you got off stage if you could go and do it again. :) Yes honey in another year. Next year you get to do 2 numbers! 1 tap 1 ballet.

Last night I was so immensely proud of how brave you were to get on that stage. I love you both so very much! It is hard to believe that you were those itty bitty babies that I brought home from the hospital. You bring me so much happiness and joy.

I LOVE YOU,
Mommy