a month late–but oh so worth it

Abi had her birthday party last week. It was a six week endeavor since we had problems getting what I ordered to be sent by the company I ordered them from. Not cool. But once I got what I needed (40 yards of pink tulle and 100 yards of pink ribbon) we set off working to to create a fun atmosphere and ballerina party for Abi.

How I love these girls-

When the guests arrived, they all received a tutu. Then we had a mini dance class.

I love Brookie in the next two photos. She was so intent on doing what everyone else was doing.

At the end of the class all the girls got ribbon wands. Dan and Abi made the stick part and I did the ribbon. These were so easy and were the HIT of the party (besides Abi of course).

Abi’s good friend Ryder was such a sport and was so careful about what was a girl thing and what was a boy thing. We tried to tell him that boys can dance, but he wouldn’t hear of it. He was such a good sport and handled himself like a gentleman.

One of my favorites-

Then it was time for food and goodies! We all sang to Abi and she blew out her candles on her cupcakes. She later told Dan’s mom that she was sad she didn’t have a cake, but let me tell you, she chose the cupcakes a week earlier. Silly girl :)

Rianna – so like her parents

Grace as sweet as ever-

Abi’s wish-

Ashlee who LOVED dancing! She wanted to keep dancing after the mini class was over.

Kennadee who was EXTREMELY talented and caught on to dancing better than most of the girls.

Brookie was wary of the guests but I KNOW she took in every ounce of the happenings.

Paizlee – was the youngest and the quietest, but was sweet as usual.

Avery, I think, was in heaven being in the dance world. She was very good and so happy!

After snacks and opening presents, the enjoyed a bit of time playing with all of Abi’s toys.

I get a kick out of these photos of B. I love how her tutu goes down in the front and out in the back. And those chunky legs! AHH!!!

Rachel was so cute and I finally got her to smile at me.

Each girl got a ballerina pin (like Abi’s above) and a CD with ballerina music to take home. It was the most chaotic hour but was so rewarding! Those 20 minutes teaching dance were the happiest 20 minutes I have had in a long time. My calves were sore from all the jumps (crazy), but it just made me smile. I was so in my element and hope that someday I can do it again.

Abi, we love you and hope you can remember this party for the years to come!