Pouring Fun

Charlotte, Trinity, and an afternoon thunderstorm visited today.

Rainy Day Adventure

Today we went to the DMA for a rainy day adventure. The original plan, going to the zoo, was not possible, which in the beginning caused some long faces.

We invited Keira's friend Kaili and Katharine's friend Kaylee along. At the museum we finished three out of five scavenger hunts, had a small lunch-snack and visited a special exhibit: Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty

Little did they know that they would get some dance, literary, design and history education when looking at the photographs by Irving Penn. What a great opportunity to see such iconic work up close!

Last but not least, they got to make their own little piece of art with supplies provided by the museum.













Seriously, how likely is it that you find a bowl at the museum that is as awesome as this?


Lunch-Snack



Above: Rudolph Nureyev
Below: Tanqil Le Clercq







In the Center for Creative Connections:























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Lower School End of Year Party

Today the Texas Ballet Theater Society Dallas ( a parent run group at the ballet school that supports the school with volunteer work and fundraisers, which yours truly is on the board of ) hosted the end of year party for the lower school (level 2 and below). The theme was "Alice in Wonderland".

 Our very talented modern teacher Alfonsina Treneman supplied great decorations for us!

 Katharine and I collaborated to two paintings to be used to pin the"grin on the Cheshire Cat" and the hat on the "Mad Hatter"

 Kassidy and her teacher Miss Christina.

Keira and her friend Anna Claire 

 Keira and Kassidy: They both were promoted to the next higher level.

Our volunteers: Cecilia, Lauren, Emma, Rachel, Danielle and Katharine

 Katharine, aka "Sweetest Queen of Hearts" was very popular at the photo booth.

 Katharine with Keira's friend Mercy

Junior Recital 2016

This past Sunday was Texas Ballet Theater School Dallas' Junior Spring recital. All three girls participated. Kassidy was in a ballet dance, Keira in one ballet, musical theater and jazz dance, and Katharine was the leader of two little ballet classes. It was a long day, but everyone did great!




Katharine and her baby bear group.


Kassidy's ballet: Colors


Keira's ballet dance: Beach Vacation. She stayed in character the whole time!





Kassidy was having fun in the dressing room.


These are two of Katharine's babies, Sutton and Caleigh.


Between performances we had time to play and eat at the theater. With Keira's friend Kaili and her friend Lauren who fit right in!


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Lady Bug

This is what Kassidy brought home today:



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Afternoon Birthday Gelato

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Happy Birthday, Kassidy!

Kassidy completed another trip around the sun today, turning six years old.

We love our baby girl, who still moves between toy cars and dolls with ease (guess what she got for her birthday).

Kassidy Facts

Kassidy still walks around with her bumblebee baby blanket, which is slowly shredding into pieces (she uses the holes in it as a necklace and handle).

Kassidy is still very much a Mommy's girl.

Kassidy is a night owl, and typically plays and reads in her bed long after the lights have gone out.

Kassidy's favorite color is pink.

Kassidy loves to eat mac and cheese, "Daddy cereal" (Whole Foods Multi-grain Morning O's), pistachios, and anything chocolate'

Kassidy loves to play legos at school.

Kassidy's friends: Jackson, Kate, Tamia, Carly

When Kassidy grows up she wants to be a ballet dancer

Kassidy quote: "I don't know what to do" (when she knows full well that she wants to play on the iPad)

Favorite iPad activity: watching preschool songs on YouTube

She doesn't always like to share her toys.

Favorite season: winter

Kassidy likes to play dolls with Keira and Katharine.

Kassidy likes to play cars with Lukas.

Kassidy likes to play the "alien game" with Lennon.

Kassidy likes to draw and play frisbee with her Daddy.

Kassidy likes to drive around and help cook and bake and do laundry with her Mommy.

Kassidy does not like nut butters and brussel sprouts.

Kassidy quotes: "I love you" and "I'm hungry" (she says those a lot)

Kassidy loves to color, especially with markers.

Kassidy is constantly singing.

Kassidy takes forever in the bathroom (sits and sings)

Kassidy is the honorary PACE "Pinkie" at dance

Saying no gets her really mad.

Kassidy likes to line up her cars in a very specific order.

Kassidy is the most popular sibling to bunk with, but she is also the sibling that causes the most grief to the others.

Nickname: "Sweet Kassidy" (sometimes ironically)