Kristin's Big Week~

Miss Kristin has had a big week. She finished her first year of Pre-school on Tuesday with a big pizza party. We found (thanks to my neighbor) a wonderful Christian, actual preschool (not daycare format) two days a week. We decided to send Kristin at the same time that Leni went to her "school". That way everyone wasn't being dragged around to everyone else's stuff to the point of exhaustion. Anyway, Kristi thrived. It was an awesome year for her and we're sorry to say good-bye to Miss Sue and Miss Laurie. THEN Kristin's ballet class had their "in class" end of year recital. She's in the 3-4 yr old class and Mommy's very grateful they were wise enough not to include this group in the gigantic 2day big girl recital event. :) They dressed them in lavender tutu's, did their make-up, sprayed glitter on them and put flowers in their hair. They then danced to "Waltz of the Flowers". Very, very spectacular! Kristin was magnificent! She forgot to do half the dance because she was so enamored with her beautiful self all dressed up in the mirror! Mom Jo came (bearing traditional bouquets) and as a suprise....in walks Julie! Julie danced at the same school for years and was in their company program. At 16 Julie had to make a choice between pursuing dance or vocal training. The time required for both was too much. It was a heart wrenching decision...but God directed her steps. She chose voice. This was one of her first visits back to the studio. Julie got to see the ballet master (she hadn't seen in years) and it was a teary reunion.......However, now Kristin's following in big sister's footsteps and it's marvelous to watch! Julie will be traveling to Wales this summer to sing with the Xtreme Band as a mission outreach, and was on Metro's newest worship CD. She made that hard decision over 3 years ago and it's now in a season of bearing fruit. We're grateful for her heart to follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit! Enjoy the pics of mom's girls......The top is Julie in Swan Lake, right before she stopped dancing.