Father's Day

How can you not love this Dad?

When I told Gabby recently, "Did you know that you have the best dad in the whole world?" She responded, "No, he's not." Stunned, I started to open my mouth with thoughts of insisting that I was right and that she needed to be more respectful, but she got her next line in first. In a very matter-of-fact tone she said, "He's the second best dad in the world. The man I marry when I'm a mom will be the best dad in the world." Wow. She really thought that one out.

For Father's Day this year, the girls surprised Daddy with some large artwork.

They worked extra hard and were covered in chalk by the end of the process.

[Note: No we are not celebrating "Fat Her's Day".]

When Daddy came home the girls made him wear 3-D glasses (it was 3-D chalk) and surprised him. It was actually pretty cool looking with the glasses on.

We printed a photo of their message for the inside of their Father's Day cards. (And don't tell Gabby, but I still think they have the best dad in the world.) ;)

Ballet

Both Gabby and Claire took ballet classes over the past year. They have loved every minute of those classes and were excited for their end-of-the-year performances, which took place in June. I was impressed that neither of them were shy about being on stage.

Claire's class of 2/3-year-olds.

Claire in her performance attire.

The photos of Claire on the stage were taken by our friend, Joshua Williams, who had a much better angle than we did. Thanks Josh!

Claire practiced her part at home so often that even Daddy knew how to dance to "This Little Light of Mine". Where is my video of that...?

Below is a video of Claire's performance. They did such a great job, thanks to Miss Kellie.

Gabby's ballet/tap class of 4/5-year-olds:

Don't ask me why they made her whole class pose like this for their individual shots. Is there a name for this difficult move?

They sell flowers at Gabby's show, so most parents end up getting suckered into buying something for their children who see everyone else getting flowers. We gave each of the girls a rose before the show, hoping to avoid purchasing an overpriced flower there. It didn't go so well. Gabby was disappointed that everyone else's flowers included a cheap plastic star on a stick. Next time I'll just buy a plastic star on a stick.

Gabby was eager to run up to be the first one on the stage when it was time for her class to perform.

I know this will likely interest no one except the grandparents, but below is a video of Gabby's performance. (Note: There are no staring contests going on this time.)