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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 07:03:54 AM
It is shaped exactly like Pride Rock in the Lion King-
Here she is being her lioness self... don't mind the leopard spots! LOL
Queen of the Mountain:
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 11:54:14 AM
She's my daughter :) we have lots of fun together :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| Thelma |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 11:09:46 AM
what darling pictures! daughter or granddaughter? The scenery isn't bad either :0) |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 08:52:22 AM
I would enroll her, Alee--just make sure she's having fun. There will (or should be) some structure to the classes, but if you find that she isn't enjoying herself, or if there is a climate of competitive quality among the mothers, then I would find another location. Children Nora's age have a natural ability to move and to hear rhythms, and if she finds joy in movement, I wouldn't hesitate to enroll her. Honestly, the children take their cues from the mom's, and if momma is a stage mom, then the wee girl will have ego, too and that can make anything unenjoyable!
It can be very healthy--especially if you, as a mom, are vigilant. At this age, she should be carefree--it's only when you get to the "tween" years that things start heating up and the body awareness issues can happen and it seems, depending on the academy, it can either create a child with self esteem, dedication and discipline to all avenues of her life, or it could, quite literally, remove any trace of self esteem they might have had and instill insecurity and a need to try to perfect oneself (but that's impossible, as we know) and perpetuate a sense of "not good enough" unless monitored. I would recommend visiting a few dance academy's, if you have that option and observe the classes for Nora's age group. Often, you will find a teacher and a few teenage helpers, which I think is a good scenario for little ones. Everyone gets attention.
Our neice, Ava, took ballet and didn't care for it after a year--she might return to it later, but she prefers tumbling and gymnastics, right now. I think she found it a bit boring :) I recall that my mother put me into ballet class when I was 3 and I continued to take class until I was 9 and decided I didn't want to....and then I met the right teacher and that's when I started my pre-professional training that led me on to my career. So, the right teacher is key, but that's for later :)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| Alee |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 08:22:18 AM
Jonni that is her leotard from gymnastics. We are thinking of enrolling her in ballet too. She loves dancing so much. Any thoughts? I know you trained as a dancer. Is it a healthy environment mentally or scary like some of the movies make it out to be? I'm know it sounds weird to worry now but I need to think ahead and be prepared incase she gets passionate about it
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 06:23:03 AM
Those are great, Alee--I can't believe how big she is! Love her spots!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 04:55:47 AM
Boy has she grown....time sure flies, doesn't it? I love hearing about how Nora is doing. (smiles)
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| FarmDream |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 7:27:24 PM
That is SO cool!
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 4:37:23 PM
Lu- Can you believe she isn't even the tallest kid in her class? Its amazing how much she has grown though! She still playes with her Raggety Ann :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Luzy |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 4:03:11 PM
Great picture Alee! I still can't believe how BIG she is! Hurry and put a brick on her head before it's too late!! Hugs, Lu
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 1:03:03 PM
Alee, that is just beautiful! What a pretty girl you have there!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 12:32:22 PM
... and of course the next day it snows! LOL no more rock climbing for a while!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 11:50:00 AM
Oh my...isn't she adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 06 2011 : 07:11:40 AM
Too Cute Alee!
Nora is an absolutely adorable lioness!
Thanks for sharing!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
