Wow ~ what a weekend!! I am totally exhausted ~ but totally happy all at the same time. I am also very very proud of my little girl, not only did she do fantasticly well in the show (I know that I am slightly biased ha ha !!) ~ She was also awarded the Southern Arts Academy award for Ballet in 2008 ~ a great achievement for such a little girl!!
Here is Lauren posing with her cup ~ which she was presented with at the end of the afternoon show today ~ her little face was such a picture!!!
My other little star ~ who actually was a BIG STAR the whole weekend, he sat around, helped and never moaned at all ~ even being surrounded by about 100 girls (there were only a few boys in the show!!!).
When we arrived on the Saturday ~ I asked whether any help was needed ~ I was told that the hair and make up people needed help ~ so ~ as I am totally useless at putting hair up in buns!!! I opted to help with the make up!! It was the first time that I had done it and was a bit of a crash course ~ but after the dress rehearsal and a huge long line of girls ~ I had the hang of it!!! I am now a bit of an expert in stage make up ~ all ready for next years show!!!
Here is Lauren pulling faces before todays show was about to start!!
A close up of Lauren and her precious cup (she has only put it down to go in the bath tee hee!!)
(Sorry about the muddled up photos ~ I am just soooo tired and wanted to post this today ~ so I can't be bothered changing them all !!!!!)
A photo of the finale taken at the dress rehearsal ~ we were not allowed to take any photos at the actual show ~ so I tried to take as many as I could at the dress rehearsal on Friday and Saturday!!
The Saturday dress rehearsal ~Lauren is in the middle at the front!!
Lauren and her Dance instructor Joelle ~ who she loves to bits!!!!
More waiting ~ patiently!!!
Laurens dance class performing at the dress rehearsal on Saturday!!
My little star looking very pleased with herself!! ~ dress rehearsals over ~ all ready for the real thing!!
Lauren and her friends ~ just before the first REAL performance on Saturday!!
Lined up ~ ready to be taken backstage!!
It has been a fun weekend ~ lauren is floating about on a complete high (bless her!!) ~ this has been the first show that she has taken part in, her first time on stage and she has really loved it and caught the performing bug(big time!!). The fun is not quite over yet ~ tomorrow night is the after show party ~ with a barbeque and bouncy castles for the children ~ so that will be great for all 3 of us!!
Lauren then has her dance Summer School on the week of 4th August ~ where she will be doing an intensive 4 day course including Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Line Dancing, Drama and Singing ~ so be prepared for YET MORE dance photos!!
While his sister is at Dance all week ~ Daniel and I are going to spend some fun time together and do some fun things ~ just the two of us!! He has been such a good lad this weekend ~ that it is nothing less than he deserves!!!
I am off now to rest my tired feet and relax in a big huge bubble bath!!!! Oh yes ~ before I go, just guess what I was given as a thank you for doing the make up ........... a gorgeous box of Thorntons chocolates.........which I cannot (sorry that should be DO NOT WANT TO) eat!!! Never mind ~ it was such a kind thought and Dan and Lauren have not felt at all guilty for eating them tee hee!! XXXXX
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11 comments:
how fun for lauren!!!congratulations to her on her award!!! and what a trooper your handsome and sweet daniel is!!!
tabitha, your pictures are great, and the girls looked just adorable (their make-up looks like a professional did it;)!!!
i hope your bubble bath does the job; and you get plenty of rest tonight!!!
love,
dani
Hi Dani ~ The bubble bath was great!!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ~ Lauren was very very pleased to receive the cup/trophy for her ballet achievements ~ she did do so well in her exams and that has been rewarded with the award!! Daniel was absolutely brilliant ~ such a good lad ~ I am very proud of him too ~ he did not moan about the whole thing, he just got on with it!! The make up was not that hard ~ it was remembering to do all the right bits that looked a bit strange close up ~ but the effect from the audience was really good (maybe I should have a change of career!!). I have just been on ebay ~ looking for dance sneakers and new tap shoes ~ as Laurens feet have grown (AGAIN!!) and she needs them for this summer school she is going to (I swear I only work to fund Laurens dancing and Dans Judo tee hee!!!)
Hope you had a nice weekend ~ will be popping over to visit you in a bit XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
LOL...Awwww. The little Sweetie!! Wonderful for Her!!!!
Glad you all had a blast sweetie!!
By the way, you just add the brenda photo challengs link Just like you would a blog roll...but only have the challenge in it...Love you!hughugs PS-Also read how to leave a comment so when people click on your name, it doesn't take them to your About Me box, first...I've got ALL instructions posted now!xxxxx
Congratulations Lauren!!!! Love all the photos, they're fantastic! Tabitha you did an amazing job with their make-up, & Daniel what a champ, it will be so good for the two of you to spend time together while Lauren is busy at dance! Well I hope the bubble did the trick & you're nice & relaxed & ready for another busy day!!
love,
Tanya xxx
Hi Tabitha
Way to go Lauren and Daniel. You are both super stars.
Please pass on my congratulations to Lauren, what an awesome achievement and to be presented with such an award is wonderful.
Thank you Tabitha for including all of the pictures, it was a real treat to see Lauren in her costumes and performing.
When I was younger I did ballet (jazz and tap)for several years and vaguely remember being in concerts. I also remember my mum having to sew dozens of costumes for my sister and I before these performances.
What a special big brother Daniel is, so very patient and considerate.
You have amazing will power, good on you for refusing to eat any of your chocolates you received as a thank you gift for doing the girls' hair and make up. Also, you are so very good to refuse to indulge in any of those delicious cupcakes you made.
I was very impressed that you were even able to incorporate those cupcakes into the photo challenge.
Lots of love and hugs to you.
Hope the beginning of your week is a wonderful one.
Elise
Congrats Lauren!
Miss Prima Ballerina!!!!!!
What a star you are to receive that award!!!
You look awesome in your photos! It looks like the concert was a BLAST!!!!!!
Congratulations Lauren! You're becoming a real star and I mean not only on your mummy's blog!
It must have been fun to work backstage, with giggling girls all around, being nervous and applying all that make-up and glitter!
Stage make-up really is different from regular make-up: here you NEED to exagerate to get the effect across. I did some face painting on robin's class a few years ago: lions and capricorns (ok, so they looked a little like bambi but still cute) and that was such fun. It just takes a long time to do all the kids.
Thumbs up for Daniel as well. I bet he'll enjoy the 'alone' time with you!
Love,
Tania
PS: You should get an award for sticking to your diet under the most tempting circumstances!
She is just such a pretty little girl Tabitha, and well done on getting the trophy! Well earned i would say!
I love the little outfits too!
It sure sounds like an exhausting weekend!!
Aweh, Lauren looks adorable! Congrats on the reward :D.
love,
Katherine
Tabitha, Thank you so much for posting the pictures of the dance concert, they are just beautiful.
A big congratulations for the star Lauren on the very special award. She looked absolutely gorgeous. Well done Lauren. You certainly have another gem in Daniel. He deserves a pat on the back for his uncomplaining cooperation. Both your children are just beautiful.
Love and hugs to you all.
Lucy XXXXOOOO
The pictures are adorable. Lauren looks so proud of herself:)
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