Glendale Glitters

It's that time of year again... Glendale Glitters, and Jayla was a star on stage!! This is something we'll be looking forward to for years to come. However, I have a feeling nothing will top this year (you'll see why).

Before I continue with this post I have to share Jayla recently moved up in dance class before her performance at Glendale Glitters. Immediately she was asked to move up again, so we waited until this recital was over and made the switch from the "Level One 4 & 5 year-olds" to the "Level Two 4 & 5 year-olds". Let's just say most of the kids are 5 years old (going on six) and there is even one 6 year old. Jearel and I both were a little nervous to see how she would do, but she's been AMAZING to watch. Her dance teacher re-assured us that this is where Jayla belongs. She told us she has amazing listening skills, she is extremely coordinated, and picks up on the dance steps faster than most. What's even more crazy about this dance class it's not just tap the toe and jump around, it's actual five-step moves "shuffle hop step... (and so on)" with out watching the teacher. We are so proud of her. She truly LOVES to dance and LOVES being on stage.

Now on to Glendale Glitters. Of course, Jayla's performance was the Saturday of the opening weekend. It's always extra busy that weekend and makes it that much more fun for us... NOT! Because of this we don't usually get the chance to enjoy Glendale Glitters, instead we just hang out in the huge grassy area behind the main stage and catch up with everyone who makes it out to see Jayla. I think this year she had the biggest cheering crowd yet. It really means so much to us, especially Jayla, that so many people take the time to fight the crowds, stay up late, and watch our little star shine. Friends from nursing school, neighbors, family and our besties were all there. THANK YOU!!!!!!

Jayla (aka Cindy Lou Who- the theme this year was "Whoville")

Jayla and Avery (silly Avery)

We are hoping to Avery will be shining on stage next year :-)

Jayla and Daddy on stage together. Now you know why it was so special!

Jayla's shirt and tutu were handmade with love by Mommy!!!
Hair by mommy too.

Jayla's first dance on stage. I missed the opportunity to grab video of this. Thankfully another mom had one to share. You'll find Jayla on the left side, second one in from the middle. At one point she got the tinsel stuck in her Cindy Lou hair do. There were tears, but then she snapped right back into character!



Here's Jayla and Daddy. You might want to grab some tissues...
Auntie Sarah grabbed a much better video that I'm waiting on. I'll post that one later, along with better pictures if I can get any of those from the family?! Thanks Auntie Camille for the ones of Avery and Jay (my fave).