Madison's First Dance Recital

This last fall we signed Madison up for her first dance class in Provo. At first I was really hesitate about it. I worried that Madison was too young and that she wouldn't pay attention to the teacher. However, signing Madison up for dance was one of the best things that we have ever done for her. She has loved it. Every Wednesday she cheers when we tell her that it is dance day. The little dance studio that she attends is amazing! It's her own special little place where she can imagine, play, and be anything that she wants to be. Her teacher has a gift for teaching little girls. She teaches the kids to dance without them even knowing it. They just think that they are having fun. I feel so grateful that we found this little studio. It has blessed Madison's life in so many ways.

The Nativity
Madison's Christmas dance recital was all based around the Nativity. Madison was a little sheep. Other parts included Mary, angels, magistrates, shepherds, stars, and baby Jesus. I was so impressed and touched as I watched all these beautiful little girls dance their parts as they told the story of Christ's birth.

Madison was so excited to wear make-up for the first time. She felt so grown-up.

Madi practiced walking on her tippy-toes for weeks.

Madi's loved being able to hold her baby wrapped in swaddling clothes.

She kept looking out in the audience to make sure that we were watching.

Her favorite part was being by baby Jesus. She laid her own baby in the "manger" with him.

After her performance was over she received a little ornament from her teacher to remind her of the special night.

We love you Madi! You are one cute little sheep!