Monday, February 25, 2008

Congratulations Princess!!!


May I share a little something wonderful with you my dear friends? My daughter (aka Precious Princess) has been dancing for just on 10 years now (she's 14yrs old), having spent 9 of those years with a near by dance school. Just this year we have switched dance schools to a much better local dance troupe. Princess is having the time of her life there and thriving, so we were really over the moon happy that she received the first student of the week award and had a little praise write up in the weekly dance school newsletter that arrived in the mail today! She's committed to 5 dance classes per week, one of those classes being for the advanced team (the performing dance troupe). To make it into the advanced team, Princess had to audition for 6 hours over 2 nights. Waiting for the call was agony, but oh so worth it when the dance teacher called to say they'd love to have her as part of the team! I'm just so proud of her for working so hard at something she loves, and for never giving up, no matter how hard the road gets at times! Thank you for letting me share that with you all, it means so much that I can do that. I'll leave you now with a photo of my Precious Princess walking along the beach yesterday, and with what the dance teacher wrote in the newsletter. Yay! lol Love Amanda xx

"Talk about commitment! E is a new member to our dance school this year who does 5 classes per week, and is a recently inducted advanced team member. E is on fire, always giving 110% and comes to class every week ready to rock and roll and give it everything she's got! What she loves most about dancing is the way it allows her the freedom to express herself. E is a perfect example for anyone who wants to give it their all in any class. WELL DONE E!! Yahoo!

27 comments:

Jasminé said...

Thats Wonderful news Amanda!
You feel so proud when your children accomplish something and love what they are doing in the meantime (most important).
I have a 10 year old who has been horse-riding for 3 years now and she is getting better and better.The pride I feel when I watch her is amazing!
Heres to Princess! :-)
x

FarmHouse Style said...

Congratulations to Precious Princess!! You have every right to be such a proud Mama:) Our highest hopes for our children are that they are able to follow their hearts and succeed in their dreams.

BTW beautiful picture of Precious:)

Rhonda

Karen said...

Congrats to Precious Princess - to have that drive at such a young age speaks well of what her future will hold - many exciting things. You must be over the moon proud of her .

Hugs to you all - Karen

Rosie's Whimsy said...

Congratulations, Precious Princess!!

That is a wonderful accomplishment gained from the results of a lot of hard work. Good job Mom instilling a strong work ethic into your young lady!

((hugs)) Rosie

Terri Steffes said...

My 22 year old daughter danced for 18 years. You can really tell in her posture and the way she carries herself. She also ice skates and the two compliment each other perfectly.

I am proud of your little one and tell her her hard work pays off!

Mary said...

Oh, that's terrific! Congratulations to your sweet daughter! Don't you just love seeing her hard work turn a dream into a reality? You must be so proud!
xoxo,
Mary

bj said...

A STANDING OVATION needed here for PRECIOUS PRINCESS. Way to go, PP....what a fabulous job you are doing! Your mamma is sooooo proud...and me, too!
hugs, bj

Jan said...

Way to go!! Tell Precious Princess that all of her "aunts" across the world are so very proud of her! : )

Love,
Jan

Linda said...

Congratulations indeed to Precious Princess and what a lovely newsletter article.
May she always find happiness and joy in her dancing.
Amanda, you have a lovely daughter and I would be most proud too. I love the beach shot, hugs Linda

CIELO said...

Congratulations to Princess! and to YOU too. Parens are always behind their childrens great accomplishments!

Happy day, my friend!

cielo

BittersweetPunkin said...

Congrats to your Princess! Love the photo Amanda...very pretty! You must be one proud mama!
Hugs,
Robin

Saguaro Chick said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful accomplishment for your daughter, very inspiring! I bet you are so very very proud!

Kathi said...

Congratulations Precious Princess. That is wonderful. Kathi

Anonymous said...

Amanda that just fantastic. It's great that your daughter is already do dedicated to something she loves. The picture is wonderful too. Three cheers for you Mama and for Princess too.
Love,
Dy

Anonymous said...

Precious Princess you will go far with such a good attitude! Congrats to you! Amanda I have a 14 yr old dd as well in tap class!
xo
mary
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Anonymous said...

Woo-hoo for her! Having been a ballet dancer I know what a commitment and desire you have to have to do this so congrats to her!

Manuela

Alicia ~ Time Worn Style said...

congratulations to your wonderful daughter, what a fantastic achievement you should be SO proud!! Love that photo too, very artistic :0)
Alicia ~ time worn style

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to your daughter (and to you, for all the years of chauffeuring and moral support!)

Kate

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Oh so wonderful! Congratulations to your Precious Princess. I love hearing stories like these. I know how hard these kids work and it just thrills me when they are recognized for it. Mama, you should be popping your buttons! Susan

Anonymous said...

Yay!! The sky is the limit for your lovely Princess!! I used to dance..and well.. I know what hard work and dedication it takes! Princess must be a truly talented and lovely young woman..Congrats to both of you guys! =)
Thank you for your well wishes for my #3... it really meant alot.
XO

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Isn't that the best feeling? Seeing your kids thrive makes a momma so happy!

Good for both of you!

xo
Melissa

Tara said...

Amanda

How nice for your daughter. The kid's activities are such a committment for us Moms but they are so worth the feeling of self contentment the children obtain, something that remains witht hem forever!

Anonymous said...

Congrats to you both. I know it takes a great dancer,but I great mom behind her also.

Rose of Sharon said...

Congratulations! How wonderful for your daughter! All that hard work paid off! Wow........she is so pretty! I love that picture, it is awesome. What a lovely young lady, you must be so proud! You are such a great mother too!

Hugs, Sharon

FourSistersInACottage said...

Hi Amanda,
WHAT A WONDERFUL accomplishment!!! Congrats to Princess and congrats to you too for being an awesome Mom to her!!!
I just found your blog and I will trade you locations. We are in the middle of another snow storm (55 inches so far this season) with more on the way.
I am waiting for spring....and I know we have opposite seasons. That my friend is pretty cool.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and I will send some cold weather your way.
Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)
PS..stop by my blog or website and sign up for my FREE Giveaway...it's a Vintage Mosaic Shelf made by me...it's one of a kind too)

Colleen formerly of South Africa said...

Loved reading your blog...it reminded me of the weather in South Africa.Shame...I am missing summer there.

Kissing of the Frogs said...

Amanda,
WOW, you must be soooo proud! Way to go Princess, a perfect example of what a beautiful successful girl should aspire to be. Pat yourself on the back, and keep up the hard work...and keep making mamma proud!
Hugs,
Rose