5th Grade Class Party

The last week of fifth grade was the most fun week of the girls' entire elementary careers. May is always a busy month, but especially so this time, what with all of the extra events and activities. I gave up on documenting any of this type of activity on the blog in order to have plenty of time to enjoy everything.  

The girls' big, end of elementary school party was held on May 16th at a local playstation. Their class skated, played laser tag and played some video games. 

We had lunch (pizza) upon arrival, and the girls and their friends mostly skated. Finally, they tried out laser tag, and had some fun with that as well. We wrapped up with a celebratory cupcake and called it a day. 

First Grade Field Trip: Art Museum

George's class had a final field trip to a local art museum on the 15th. Since the girls have had two recent field trips to trampoline parks, he asked, "Why do I always have to do art things?!?!"

Although it was a fair question, we quickly reminded him about his kindergarten year when he had field trips to Build-a-Bear and had parties every week.  

George and his crew (best bud since K2 shown above) had a good time, and I was assured they they behaved like gentlemen.  

Dance Recital 2018

Grace and Lauren performed in their eighth dance recital a few weeks ago. Although I realize I probably say the next statement every year, this recital really was the best yet. This was their first year en pointe, and they were very nervous about falling. The girls moved up to the evening performance group this year, and naturally the dances become more challenges for the older girls. However, they made it through this year without a fall. Again, with the increased technical level, a couple of older girls did slip, but improvement always has some risk that is worth taking.  

We had a wonderful day with the morning rehearsals, a quick lunch and then a quick trip back for the show. They were excited to have their grandparents - Grammie, Gran & Poppa - in the audience, and as always they were sad to see the dance year end.  

We love seeing the girls' genuine smiles as they pose and perform. As always, this was one of our favorite days of the year.  

En pointe for the performance

(Below pics are from rehearsal, where they do not perform en pointe in order to save their toes for the evening performance.)

Ballet Rehearsal 2018 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.

Tap Rehearsal 2018 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.

Tap Rehearsal 2018 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.