center stage...

olivia took to the stage once again for her dance recital. this year she has been in a combo, tap and ballet class, so she was in TWO dances at this year's recital. same costume, just a quick shoe change from pink ballet shoes to shiny black tap shoes. she had a BLAST! it is so much fun to watch her on the stage and feel all the love and support from her BIG ol' family.

she LOVES to get all dressed up in her costume and put on her stage make-up.

it is becoming a tradition that we do make-up and hair with kk at her house and then ride down to the theater together. just another fun memory they get to make together. :)

she and kingsley were getting excited as we entered in the theater for dress rehearsal.

i think it is really neat that they have the recital downtown at the Magestic Theater. it feels so special and very new york inside.

a few of her fan club members waiting for the show to begin.

christman, jack, and abby.

finally time to take the stage to perform.

i love the smirk on her face. so proud, excited, and having fun and yet a little embarrassed all at the same time.

after the show the WHOLE family was waiting for the girls as they came down the stairs. here they are greeting their fans!!

this might have been the best part for them. the pictures do not capture the giggles, smiles, and joy they had at this moment.

and they LOVE all the flowers.

and then we headed off to dinner at mariano's to celebrate our dancing clowns!! such a fun night!!

thank you to...

nana and gramps

b and pop

chrissie

and the rest of the fifer gang for supporting our little dancer and making her feel so special on her big night.

olivia, we love so much and are so proud of you!! your "toothless" smile shined so bright on that stage. it is such a joy to watch you have fun and make such fun memories.

love~ mommy, daddy, and jack