This year they did two dance competition. One one in Twin Falls, Releve. The other was in Logan, UT called Utah Dance Festival(?). Last year we had to get a Hotel Room and stay the night, but this year we didn't have to be there until 10 am and were done by 6 so we just made it a day trip. Aleena is always excited about going but when she gets there is clingy to her mom, something always hurts and seems a bit stressed out. Hallie tends to get a bit stressed out to and is a bit on edge until they have done a couple numbers. For example, she had to have a bump in her bangs and a hi pony tail. I lost count of how many times she redid her bump/pony because it wasn't perfect, and she was getting a bit crabby about it. I just do my best to not let take their emotional behavior to heart and just stay calm and say little as possible and give Aleena lots of hugs. So that description makes it all sound like a negative experience. It really isn't. It is stressful some of the part but fun the rest. Hallie had 4 dance numbers and everytime I tried to get a picture she would turn and give me her back side. Aleena was pretty willing for pictures. Aleena has decided to take a break from dance this next year. I will miss getting her all dressed up like a little beauty queen.
Hallie is the blurry one.
They used some super cute headpieces this year.
Aleena's foot was hurting her most of the day. She had been wearing these slip on boots that weren't giving her foot much support and I think that is what made her foot sore. We made a quick trip to Walmart after she was done and got her some shoes and an outfit. She said her foot felt better just putting on the shoes.
She has the longest eyelashes ever. She has commented before "Beauty hurts, doesn't it mom?" yes, it does.
We took of advantage of a nearby Hobby Lobby. Savanna and Talon needed a mask for Prom so we are going to decorate our own.
