Lael's first dance recital!

Friday night was a special night for Lael -- it was the night of her first dance recital! There were 3 classes of little girls sharing ballet and tap dances. Fifteen family members and friends attended to support Lael, along with close to 200 other people.

Lael's class did two numbers -- one tap and one ballet. The song they danced to for ballet was Steven Curtis Chapman's song Cinderella. The song begins like this:

She spins and she sways

To whatever song plays

Without a care in the world

And I'm sitting here wearing

The weight of the world on my shoulders
It's been a long day

And there's still work to do

She's pulling at me saying, "Dad, I need you!

There's a ball at the castle

And I've been invited

And I need to practice my dancing.

Oh please, Daddy, please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms'

Cause I know something

The prince never knew

Oh I will dance with Cinderella

I don't want to miss even one song

'Cause all too soon

The clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone . . .

For those of you that know Lael, the song describes her well . . . there is always a song on her lips and she frequently dances around the room when music is playing.

Anyway, here are some snapshots from the dress rehearsal as well as the recital . . .

Lael really grew this year in dance -- she went from knowing nothing at all about ballet or tap to really being a leader in her class.

Our little girl is quickly becoming a graceful young lady!
All the girls from her class waiting backstage to perform their second song . . .

One of the special gifts of this dance class was a new special friend - Grace!

And Lael's beloved teacher - Miss Lea! You will always have a special place in our hearts because you introduced Lael to dance and shared your love of dancing with her . . . thank you!