Daddy Daughter Dance

Earlier this month, Adam took Jordyn to her first Daddy Daughter Dance.  She counted this day down from 40, so was so excited!  Confusing the DDD with her weekly Dance class, she asked me a couple of times how did was going to learn the routine! ;)  The day of, Cullyn and I picked up some jewelry a flower and some new shoes to surprise her with after school.  I did her hair and painted her nails and Adam got home just in time to pick her up for dinner with friends before the dance.  

I got a couple of video & photo updates through the night and I'm confident she had the time of her life!  That was also the night of her very first successful sleepover at a friend's house.  Although I'm not surprised, because she just loves Tyri!  :)

Jordyn's 1st Dance Recital

On Sunday, I watched Jordyn perform in her very first dance recital.  As a dancer of 15 years, I can't explain the emotions that flooded me!  Of course she was the most adorable dancer ;) but the entire recital {we only watched the first half because it didn't start until 6p} was top notch.  

She was so excited to dance on the big stage & didn't flinch a bit at the 2500+ seats in Stephen's Auditorium.  Her most favorite part was watching the big girls dance, and I can't say that I blame her.  The solos and competition dances were breathtaking--modern songs, amazing moves, unbelievable passion. It's bittersweet to dream of her up there performing as a teenager. 

She was so fortunate to have nearly 20 fans in the audience!

She loves her convertible tights & actually forgot to pull them down before her tap dance! ;)  

{I'm sure I was the only person that noticed, but I'll never forget it}

That technique ;)

Someone was so excited! 

Such a good little brother!  He sat through dress rehearsal & the recital without complaining!  {w/ the help of many snacks!}

A understand these photos are hard to see & I'm the only one that will recognize her, but I have to post them! ;)

4th from Right

3rd from Right

2nd from Right