Jive Concert 2009

Julia loved dancing to the song 'Route 66' using her own scooter. She was excited to perform at each of the 5 showings, & looks forward to doing it again next year! Julia was grateful to have friends & family at each of her performances. I was lucky to
sit front & center at 2 of the shows so Julia could see me,
she said I was grinning from ear to ear...imagine that.
Julia is a strong, smart, beautiful girl, & I admire her confidence.
♥ I wanted to cry, I was so proud of her. ♥

Julia & her dance instructor, Ricki, after the 5th & final show.
It was 9:30 on Saturday night, & they looked like they could easily go one more round. WOW! Julia adores Ricki, & as you can see the feeling is mutual. Ricki is 16 years old, positive & full of energy.
I love Ricki because she believes in Julia & makes her feel special. These girls are beautiful in so many ways.

Thank you Udo for the beautiful flowers & taking great pictures.

Lindsay & Julia. They may be 2 years apart, but Julia considers Lindsay one of her best friends. Last year Julia planned her birthday party around Lindsay's busy schedule.
A party, is just not a party without Lindsay.

Lindsay danced to the song 'Freeze Frame". She was the star

of their dance, she has a smile that never quits. Great Job!

Motivational Monday

Sometimes I am not able to accomplish as much as I would like to, & that is okay. I really wanted some personal time last weekend, but Julia needed me, so I chose to spend my time with her.
It was so worth while. When I apply patience, I have peace.
When I am patient I have all the time in the world to spend with my child. Today I am motivated to learn to be more patient everyday. I love the message of this poem.

If I had my child to raise over again,

I'd finger paint more & point the finger less.

I'd do less correcting & more connecting.

I'd take my eyes off my watch, & watch with my eyes.

I would care to know less & know to care more.

I'd take more hikes & fly more kites.

I'd stop playing serious, & seriously play.

I'd run through more fields & gaze at more stars.

I'd do more hugging and less tugging.

I would be firm less often, & affirm much more.

I'd build self-esteem first, & the house later.

I'd teach less about the love of power,

& more about the power of love.

---Diane Loomans