Our Daughter, the Ballerina

I know, I know - those of you who know Ansley are thinking - what? Ansley, graceful like a ballerina??? Try to refrain from falling off of your chair laughing!

For Christmas, Ansley received ballet/jazz classes from her Nana. A great gift - Ansley is very excited! Our first 'lesson' of any sort for Ansley.

Yesterday was the first class. Ansley was a little nervous, I think. But, knowing her best friend Rachel would be there was enough to make her ready to go!

It was very cute - about twenty 4-6 year olds all watching intently as the teacher showed them different stretches and dance moves to try. Ansley came home still trying to practice the 'v' with her feet, as she called it.

9 weeks from now, Ansley will have a little performance. I'll keep you posted on her progress as the weeks go! (We have a long way to go).

(The pictures aren't great - they were taken through the window of the classroom. Sorry!)

Snow Carnival Field Trip

Today Ansley went on a field trip to the ice rink for a snow carnival. And, the best part - Daddy went along as a chaperone. As soon as the permission form was sent home in December, Ansley asked if Daddy could go with her on this field trip. Mommy had been on the last two trips, so it was Dad's turn.
According to Ansley and Daddy the trip was great - lots of fun - and no broken bones or accidents to report! Which is good for Ansley!
They had snow to play in (especially good for the poor kids in South Carolina who may never have snow in their yard to play in), sled rides on the ice, and the chance to try their luck at ice skating behind these cool walkers. Ansley had a blast!

Excuses, Excuses - I have none!

This is exactly why I was reluctant to start a blog . . . .it's been almost 2 months since I last posted anything. Nothing going on in our lives to post about? Far from it - Thanksgiving with my sister's family, all the fun activities associated with the holidays, Drew's seizure, Christmas in Illinois, etc. Well - maybe I'll get to all of those in the next couple of days. But, for now - let's start 2009 off on the right foot. Here's a posting about TODAY!