A friend took these photos of Natalie on stage during her recital. She did so well. What a natural dancer she is! This was a ballet number (if that's what you call it). And, honestly, she was the best one out of her group. She knew the routine and did it perfectly and with grace. She barely looked over at the side where her teacher was "dancing" along with them. And she probably only did that because they were there. What an awesome little girl she is!
Matthew said tonight as I was putting him to bed, "Ask me who I think the best dancer was." So I did and he replied, "Natalie!." Even he was proud of his sister today. The next number would start and it wouldn't be hers and he would look at me and say, "Awwww."
I often think she's growing so fast that I want time to slow down. But when I see her in moments like this or just stop to watch her, I am so proud of the person she is becoming. What an amazing little girl she is: always happy, always a smile on her face, always positive. She's a bright ray of sunshine (a far cry from the colicky infant she was!) There's not a day that goes by in which I don't count by blessings, my two beautiful children because of course, Mr. Matthew certainly lights up my life as well! His post will be next as he starts swimming in two weeks!
Proud moments, proud mommy.
