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Friday, May 18, 2012

Dance Mom I Am Not

Mother's day weekend, Grace preformed in her first ballet recital. We were instructed to put our ballerina's hair in either a bun or a high pony tail. A dance mom I am not, so I was only able to achieve the pony tail.


When I arrived at the auditorium, someone asked if I needed a donut.  Dance mom I am not, I assume I was being offered a delicious pastry...


Apparently, in the world of 'dance moms' a donut does not mean a sugary delight.  Grace and I were both disappointed.  A donut is what a dance mom would use to create the perfect bun.


Apparently, my mom was not a dance mom either.


So, in the end, dance mom or not, my little girl was transformed into a beautiful ballerina...


And this mom beamed on with pure pride.

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17 comments:

  1. the cape on the cornerMay 18, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    oh my gosh, what absolutely GORGEOUS pictures! i would not be a dance mom either, for i thought that donut was a bath sponge.

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  2. Our Pinteresting FamilyMay 18, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    She is a beauty!! I would have thought a delicious doughnut as well..haha.

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  3. Buttermess AcresMay 18, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    awwww, what a gorgeous little ballerina u have there! ;) this is SO sweet! the pic of her on the floor looking away, she just looks like she is made to be a ballerina! (: love this amy!

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsMay 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks so much Carrie. She may look like a ballerina, and though I am super proud of her, she didn't do much dancing in her recital. She just stood on stage and waved...maybe she thought it was a Ms. America toddler version :)

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  4. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Funny and so gorgeous!!! Hugs to you xxx

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  5. Tara @ Tara Being TaraMay 18, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Oh I don't know... you sound like there's a dancer you might be on your way to being a dance mom! =) LOVE THIS - Grace looks gorgeous and ironically, so graceful!

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  6. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    She is absolutely adorable. That must have been the cutest little recital ever! Her hair looks gorgeous too.

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  7. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Grace looks absolutely beautiful! What a true princess! Oh and Non-Dance Mom... a fantastic photographer you sure are! That picture of Grace resting her head in her hands is perfection!

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  8. acasarellaMay 18, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Aww--so cute! I remember that my mom had one of those donuts when I was little (for her, not for me--apparently she wasn't a dance-mom either). But I was fascinated by that little doo-dad. I would sneak into her bathroom just to play with it.

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  9. UnknownMay 19, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Could she be any cuter!! I remember our daughters first dance recital in the sweet balerina costume. Last year's costume was a pink sequined hip hop one, I miss the tutus and hair in a bun!!! Such a sweet wonderful time! Glad you all had fun. I love the picture of you dancing too. Just great, thanks!

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    That is so cute! I wouldn't have known what a donut was too. Where do you get those donuts? I was planning on getting Suraya's hair done professionally for her uncle's wedding, but just maybe I can do it myself with a donut... er um... or maybe not! I can see myself not manage how to use a donut;P

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsMay 21, 2012 at 3:59 PM

      Thanks Maysem! You can get those little gadgets at Sally Beauty Supply for a few dollars. They are REALLY easy to use.

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  11. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    How cute is that... I had no idea what a donut was either.. lol and looking at it, I might still have tried to eat it! HAHAAHA! You are such a good Mommmy! I love that you have photo's of you close to that same age in a ballerina outfit as well... like Mother like Daughter, it's so cute..

    Love it!!
    carri

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsMay 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM

      Carri, you always make me either laugh or smile and this time you did both. Thank you!

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  12. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Awe, now you made me cry. That shot of you precious little one lying on the floor with her face in her hands? A keeper. A framer. A hang on the waller ...

    :)

    Linda

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  13. SherryMay 20, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Amy, this is such a sweet story and your little princess is a darling! Thanks for explaining the doughnut. :)

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  14. HeatherMay 21, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Oh Amy! Grace is such a stunning little ballerina - you must have enjoyed her recital so much! I would have no clue as to how to make a bun with that 'donut' thingy - then again, I am a hockey mom and the only thing I had to learn how to do was tie skates and tape the end of a hockey stick! Ha! Thanks for sharing these pics!

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