Sunday, December 14, 2008

Ethan's Piano Recital & Courtney's Dance Recital

Ethan had his piano recital Saturday afternoon. We had errnds to run, so he got dressed in his Church clothes and we left early to get them done on our way across town. The sky was pretty dark in the northwest but we didn't think much about it. We were all dressed warm so it wasn't a big deal to us.

We got to the Piano Gallery where his recital was to be held, he practiced a few times and we took our seats. Courtney was antsy and kept getting up and down, but we were ready when the recital began. Ethan was number 22 so we had to wait a while, but it was worth it. He did an awesome job. He worked hard on his song and was so excited to perform it. He volunteers to perform for people and doesn't seem to have any problems getting up in front of others. He is a great kid and we are so happy with how well he did!

Here's the video:



When we got out of the Piano Gallery the wind was blowing really hard and there was a slight drizzle in the air. We got some quick drive-thru at Burger King and then drove as quickly as we could up to Tuachan for Courtney's dance recital. By the time we got there it was raining/snowing pretty hard and the wind was blowing. I got out and went to the outdoor stage where she would be performing to find her teacher and ask if the performance was to be cancelled. But I couldn't find her teacher.

I waited around for a while and then a girl came to tell us that the students would be performing for the Ivins City employees Christmas party inside the building. I went back to the van, got everyone and we went in to wait. Courtney was excited and wanted to dance (she just wanted to be like her brother and have a recital). When it was time for her class to dance we all went into the room to watch and video tape. Courtney had said a few times that she had to go to the bathroom but wouldn't go when we got there. The tap dance routine began as usual but then she ran off the dance floor saying that she had to go potty. I ran her to the bathroom but we didn't get back in time for her to finish the tap routine.

We left the room, changed her tap shoes for ballet shoes and waited for her next dance song to be called. The ballet routine went really well and she had a good time. I was just glad it was inside.

Here's the video of it:

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