The videos are from dress rehearsal…no filming during the actual performance =(
A little tap and then ballet performance from Avery. She looks confused during ballet mainly because the girls were standing on the wrong dot and my little rule follower couldn’t dance because she kept looking at the girls who weren’t following the rules =)
We had a talk that night and decided that for the actual recital, even if the other girls didn’t stand on the right dot, Avery should just dance anyway. Luckily she took my advice on Saturday! The first thing she said when she came off stage on Saturday was, “did you see me just keep dancing even though everyone was on the wrong dot?” You gotta love a little rule follower =)
Followed by a little ballet performance by Els. If you wonder why all the girls keep pushing their tutus out of the way and looking at the floor, they each had a colored dot they were supposed to stand on. The tutus were too big for them to see the dot! Makes the performance that much cuter =)
Sorry about the shaky video! I was trying to take pictures while videoing =) 
The actual recital was so fun. The girls did great on that huge stage all by themselves. Neither one of them really got nervous but just enjoyed themselves and the whole experience.
Because the girls were in 2 different recitals, we ended up being at the auditorium from 12:30pm-5:30pm which is a loooong time to keep a 14 month old quiet!
After the recitals were over and we had taken as many pictures as we could, we ended the evening with a little dinner at Cheddars
Followed by the girls’ favorite dessert.
It was a great weekend of dance. I’m so proud of you girls for all your hard work and for finishing what you started!! You did an incredible job! 
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Kari and Brent,
What a wonderful time you must have with your children…thanks for letting us share in their special moments. The pictures are priceless!
Loved watching the recital. Such cute girls!!! Did you know Todd W. had twins last weekend. Two little girls. It was also fun seeing pictures of the proud grandparents.
Thanks so much. We really do enjoy our family. It makes life more fun =)
HOW PRECIOUS! i love the videos and pictures. your kids look so energetic and happy all the time. i am thinking about signing Abigail up for dance next year cuz she’s been talking about it for like… 2 years. i am always encouraged when i read your blog. thank you for being so transparent and diligent in your home and spiritual life. see you soon!
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Wow! I LOVE the videos! But I LOVE those little girls even more! We attended Shelby’s 13th recital this May, and it was just as wonderful as the 1st when she was 4! So much fun to find each child’s “niche” and to be able to encourage and celebrate with them. You are amazing parents and I love watching your babies grow up!
Hi Kari, Enjoyed all the pictures and the video. Don’t think to get on here very often, so enjoyed all the pictures. I can’t believe how big all the kids are getting, just hating not seeing everyone and watching the kids grow. Everyone was disappointed that you didn’t get over for the Memorial Day party. Tamra was glad the girls could come to the birthday party. It’s hard to believe that Choe is 5 and will be going to kindergarten.
love to you all
Aunt Cheryl