Just hear those sleigh bells ring-a-lin

Tonight was Isabelle's very first dance recital. 

It was really just a little Christmas show to show what they are learning,

but her first none the less.

We all anxiously awaited our little dancers.

Judah got to hang out with his good friend, Berlyn.

Don't worry, Mr. Darcy. They're just old pals!

Marissa and Brookie took the award for the most expressive tappers.

But they all were absolutely adorable.

This was Belle's first time ever performing in front of an audience.

She had no idea what to expect.

The 'deer in the headlights' moment of shell-shocked horror.

I asked her what she was thinking about.

"I was thinking about you, mommy.

I wanted you."

She didn't tap a whole lot (or at all)

but she sure jingled her little bells.

And the poor baby was recovering from a cold...

so she spent a lot of time with her fingers around the nose.

But at least she found comfort in her

favorite 

Miss Julia.

At ease in daddy's arms.

What a darling evening.

ejk