Tuesday, May 17, 2011





today is taylor's first dance recital.  yesterday was dress rehearsal and i was that mom that got teary eyed watching my daughter dance.  dance was a huge part of my childhood...i danced for 16 yrs and my parents attended countless recitals and performances. it feels really special being on the other side watching taylor do the same thing.
*i wish i was creative enough to have a ballerina inspired party waiting for her after the recital...instead it will most likely be pizza :)  

**images courtesy of snippet and ink, natalie spencer photography/beach bungalow 8
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24 comments:

  1. bellamiaMay 17, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Taylor is PRECIOUS! love the inspiration on the table pic! Makes me want to create a reason to set a table like that and throw a party today!

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  2. Gretchen O.May 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Is she at Palmetto Performing Arts? SO cute! We always go to z pizza in the vista after the performance. I hear ya with the teary eyes.

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  3. Sarah's Fab DayMay 17, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    As pretty as the fancy kids parties are there's nothing wrong with keepin' it real Mama and having pizza! There's only so much time in the day and there's nothing more special than having your own family's post-event ritual.

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  4. Peppermint BeeMay 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    SO sweet! I can't wait for my little girl to take ballet!

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  5. Major GalMay 17, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    May is recital season! I watched three recitals on Saturday surrounded by the girls I grew up dancing competitively with. Dance is wonderful. I cried and I didn't even know the little girls dancing, I was just so proud to see the work my friends put into choreography and costumes. Your tiny dancer is adorable :)

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  6. ToteMay 17, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Shannon, she is beautiful! My grand daughter has been dancing for a few years now. We love attending her recital's. It is way too cute!! Enjoy!

    Susan

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  7. CassieMay 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    It is so sweet and special that your girl is following in your footsteps! Such pretty pictures.
    xx

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  8. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a darling! Hold her dear to your heart, the years pass so fast!I have many friends with young daughters as well, having had their recitals... they are all such sweet aspiring ballerinas!
    Great images!

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  9. lizziefitzMay 17, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Taylor is so sweet! I would get teary eyed too!

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  10. Crazy WonderfulMay 17, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Ahhh... she is ADORABLE!!! That's just the sweetest thing :D I can't wait for my little Izzy to start taking ballet!

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  11. LouisaMay 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    She is gorgeous! Those costumes are super cute. I still have two of my ballet costumes - you have to save hers! I would get teary too. I can't wait for C to take ballet lessons!!

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  12. daninotesMay 17, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Adorable! You can do the ballerina party another year...when she will remember it more.

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  13. CherylMay 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Shannon,
    Not only did I cry when I watched her, but as she got older, I would count her steps, as she had rehearsed so much at home, I knew them myself. As a working woman, a few years out of college she continues to take ballet classes, and is involved with the city ballet where she lives. It has brought her such joy.

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  14. MimiMay 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Taylor looks beautiful, I cry all the time watching my daughter dance and sing. Mimi xx

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  15. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Oh how sweet! Calleigh will have her first recital at the end of June..whew, I bet there will be tears too. x

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  16. paulaMay 18, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    how sweet! she looks adorable. I would have been the one crying right along side you.

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  17. rikshaw designMay 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    sooo sweeet! the tutu is too much! i would have been balling!

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  18. tarheelMay 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    precious girl in her BEAUTIFUL tutu. I've got two dance recitals this week-end.

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  19. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    So cute in he tutu what a beautiful little girl. I have a boy so rugby matched for me rather than ballet.
    Love the pretty dining table image

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  20. kayce hughesMay 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful ballerina and a beautiful outfit. My 13 year old loves ballet and dances every day. There is nothing I would rather do than watch her.

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  21. jenbethMay 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Oh my! How adorable is that?!?!?!?!

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  22. ColourrichMay 19, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    So so sweet :) I also love the photography, thanks for sharing!

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  23. SarahMay 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    What a cutie! I love the table setting, too.

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  24. angieMay 31, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    sooooooo sweet!!!!! greetings, angie

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