Wonderful World of Color

Madison's big ballet recital was today!

Madison was absolutely precious in this performance, as were all the other children in her dance routine.  They performed to the song "Wonderful World of Color," which was Disney's theme song for its television show when it first got color.  At first glance, this might seem like a totally random choice - and yet the theme of the entire ballet recital was "The Rainbow Connection."  Every dance from all the company's performers had a color theme to it, from "Blue" to "True Colors" to even clogging to Janet Jackson's "Black Cat."  Yeah.

The recital was at a theater at Brenau, and of course there were opportunities there to purchase flowers. We got Madison a bouquet, which she loved.  She also loved the award that she got, a little gold statue on a pedestal.  Her first major award!

Speaking of which, we went to Longhorn Steakhouse afterwards.  That's where we used Madison's gift certificate from the High Flyer Award.  She was awarded for good behavior at school, and on top of the accolades and certificate, there was also a free meal at Longhorn Steakhouse.

Earlier in the day, of course there was church.  Madison went to KidPak Jr., where this morning we wrapped up our "Call of Duty" series with a Memorial Day theme.  Madison and Mommy left after the first service this morning, that way they could get ready for the big recital.  There is a lot of primping and make-up and so on - beauty takes time, or so they say.  For her part, Madison loved getting all that make-up and glitter put on.  She just sits there, enjoying the process and yet really anxious to see what she looks like when done!

After eating, we didn't do much to be honest.  Madison got a bath, partly to get all that make-up off.  Mommy spent a long time getting food ready for tomorrow's Memorial Day invitation, where the family is coming over to spend some time with us.  Daddy was looking up freebie opportunities for Madison (after she went to bed).  There are plenty of freebie things to do at the library, and the large hardware stores, and of course the free kids movie series.  We're also looking into summer camps, sports events, museums and legos.  Daddy wants to do some nature things too, possibly a few waterfalls and the highest point in Georgia too, Brasstown Bald.  It would be nice to go back to Disney or do something on a bigger scale, but we'll have to see how things play out for now.  Currently, the stress is on Summer Xtreme.  We have one week to go, and lots and lots and lots of work to do preparing it.