Dance Class

We signed Rian up for Ballet/Tap Dance. Wednesday was her first day and she absolutely LOVED it! She did so good! She listened and did all the moves, well kinda, she still has a lot to learn! So lets say she tried to do all the moves! She liked ballet, but really enjoyed tap. What child doesn't like to make tons of noise, right? All the little girls looked so cute in their leotards, tights, and tutu's!

At the bottom of the post are 3 links to videos of the class on youtube. I had a really hard time uploading them directly to blogger. Some of you may not be interested in them, but I know our families will want to see them for sure! Hope you enjoy!

Butterfly stretch. Flapping the butterfly wings.

More stretching. Stretch arms up.....and stretch over to the right!

This is where she tried! First Position. Second Position. Third Position. Too cute!

Twirling around on tippy toes! Plies at the barre...Eleves (tippy toes) at the barre.

It's tap time! Following the teacher's instructions.

Here are the links to the videos of Rian dancing.

First video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO85U_yI7O8

Second video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC0bfJE9c4E

Third video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO5owTzRpmk

PQ Fiesta and Dad's Concert

The community our parents live in holds an annual Fiesta! Basically they close down part of the street and set up carnival rides, carnival food booths, and a bunch of local vendors set up booths too. I was excited to be in town for it this year. Rian was at an age where she could actually enjoy it and she sure did!

We bought a few tickets for Rian to use on the rides. She loved them! Then we had some frozen yogurt for lunch, since it was a really hot day. Yum! Of course we saw a lot of people too. Especially considering my parents have lived here for over 25 years. We had a good time at the Fiesta. Then it was time to walk home and get ready for my Dad's Concert.

My Dad plays the tuba and has been performing with the Poway Community Band for over 10 years now. I've always enjoyed going to his concerts! And this concert is by far my favorite one, besides the Christmas concert of course! The best part??? Rian loves going to his concerts too....and she always has, ever since she was a newborn.

I love this concert so much because it's outside at the Old Poway Park. Everyone brings picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs and it's such a nice and relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Rian spent most of her time dancing along to the music! They even played some songs from West Side Story, one of my favorite musicals. I loved it! And I know Rian did too! I also love going because I get to see my Dad do something that he really enjoys! He loves playing in the band, and I love that he loves it! We love you Dad :)