Getting ready for next weekend

There's no mistaking that Madeline loves to dance.  She's constantly twirling.

Even in the dugout or on the tee ball field last fall, she was the twirling queen.

So naturally we signed her up for dance lessons when we had the opportunity.

She loves to listen and dance to The Nutcracker.

So one evening while her brother and Baba played a game of basketball, 

she wanted to dance with me, complete with princess dress and matching socks.

She also practiced her ballet number for her recital next weekend.

Until she was too tired to dance any more.

Then she wanted to watch some of the videos I've taken of her during observation day.

Caleb snapped these last two. 

I love how he's so eager to help me get in front of my camera.

And please, please try not to be jealous of the roots I'm sporting.