End of Year Ballet

Maryn made her ballet debut this year and joined her two sisters at their ballet school.  She LOVED her teachers and her class.....and the lion statue.  Each week as we walked into the studio she would ask to take a picture with the lion.  

 I was so proud of Maryn and watching her brought tears to my eyes.  This little one last almost two years of life to an orphanage in China.  Today, at 3 1/2 years old, she is so confident and so capable of doing everything that is set before her!

 Maryn loved learning the lingo and the positions of ballet.  She has heard it since she came home and now it was her turn to learn!

 The children are taught the correct French terms for the ballet positions and steps.  To hear a three year old say these and then do them is quite fascinating!

 It's fun to look at pictures because I know that in this particular one she is about to laugh her cute little belly laugh and she is full of joy!  

 Maddox Ren

 Reach for the stars baby girl because I know you will accomplish anything and everything that is set before you!  

 Maddox learned so much this year in ballet.  It is amazing to see the transformation from tiny, cute little ballerinas to a little bit older, trying harder to perfect the skills ballerinas.  

 Maddox takes on life with her positive attitude and determination that is an example to even the adults around her.  She is full of laughter and life!

 It isn't often that you will find Maddox without a smile on her face.  We are so thankful for this little girl!

 And then there is our oldest ballerina, MK.  

MK began ballet at the ripe old age of 2 1/2!  Seven years and counting for this ballerina!  

 Ballet looks good on her!  

 This year proved to be the most challenging yet and MK dove right in and danced her little heart away! 

 As they get older, taking pictures during their times of parent performances is a bit more tricky.....there is a level of self-conscience and embarrassment when you have mom clicking away on the camera:)  So, I refrained at times but did manage a few shots of her accomplishments!