Like Mother, Like Daughter

When Jessica was 5, she joined the Tri-County Twirlettes. (a dance school that taught tap and baton, and performed in parades 3-4 times/summer, plus an annual recital) After a few years, the director added jazz to the dance schedule.

Although Jessica is a few years older than 5 in this photo, it shows her performing at the Fonda Fair--which is also something the group did every summer. (the original photo isn't out-of-focus--this one is because I had to hand hold it at a slow shutter speed).

When Lauren (Jessica's daughter) was 4, she began taking dance lessons. Tonight was her first recital. Although the recital lasted 4 (four, FOUR, F.O.U.R hours), it was still a hoot to see her perform. She did such a great job. She's a natural!

It was another opportunity to think about the past and all the years I sat at Jessica's recitals (and Leah's because she also belonged to Tri-County Twirlettes until the owner moved away for health reasons)

Again the words of that song came to my mind, "You're gonna miss this", because I do. (It could have something to do with the fact that Jessica's recitals were NOT 4 hours long, but who knows).