Anna & Kenny attended the Dad/Daughter Dance again this year. In my post last year, I mentioned that the woman organizing it was stepping down and that would be the last year. Thankfully, someone new has picked it up and is hosting it now. They’ve changed the name to A Daughter’s Journey, and it was held at the Broadmoor this year. The evening still included a wonderful meal, speaker, and dance. This year Kenny purchased a wrist corsage for Anna and she loved that. They had a great time!
New Year’s Eve…
Ice skating…
Slow days at home before going back to school…
Making more hot chocolate mix!
I love this photo – Kenny & Anna are playing chess, James is on the computer, and I’m curled up with my blanket & magazine. Such a cozy night!
Pap’s visit…I forgot to take pictures until his last day, but we really enjoyed our time with Ken. He watched Anna dance at ballet classes, took her to lunch, listened to James play drums, and also talked at length with him about his interests in music and drumming. He played games with Anna, we met Lynn, Ryan & Luke for dinner one night, played some pool, and we enjoyed an afternoon at Top Golf. Thanks for coming, Pap!
James built a cool pyramid for his final History project…
This past December, Anna participated again in her ballet studio’s production of A Colorado Nutcracker; performed at the Pikes Peak Center. Her role was a Chinese Cookie, and she danced fabulously. I am continually amazed at her dedication and perseverance. Rehearsals began in September and continued most every Saturday through performance week, which was just days before Christmas.
The orchestra rehearsal was held at the Broadmoor Hotel in one of the big ballrooms. We had fun taking pictures with their beautiful Christmas trees.
Last year we learned all about stage makeup and how to apply it, and this year we learned all about false eyelashes! Mom was stressed about it initially, but with the help of one of Anna’s dance instructors, we figured it out!
This year the studio performed four shows in two days. We all attended the first night, and Kenny and I went again the second night.
Anna, we are so, so proud of you! What an accomplishment!
