as the baby ballerinas wait backstage for their moment in the sun –
emotions are mixed.
and at last
they are in the spotlight.
and one little dancer goes rogue.
and decides to go solo.
and that is a sure sign.
that she is one of my clan.
and i love her even more for that.
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Dancing is just discovery, discovery, discovery. ~Martha Graham
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I have a rogue dancer too! I love this, Beth. Mine took a nap on the risers during a performance because she was tired and the lights were too bright. What fun.
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ah, so you know the feeling, mark. that is so funny and what makes them so special )
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Oh, my goodness how utterly adorable!! 🙂
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they were so cute and funny, line )
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Very sweet and K decided to do her own little dance too…took me back to other times. xx
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yes, some just like to do things their own way, happy to make you smile with happy memories, jen )
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They are all just gorgeous Beth, the little rogue dancer is Devine 🙂
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thanks, diana )
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So adorable 🙂
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thanks so much, andy )
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🙂
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So very cute… This brings back memories of my own rogue dancer. She’s going to try out for the Denver Nuggets next month!
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thanks susie, and how wonderful )
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There will be some pretty stiff competition, but at least she’ll try!
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and that’s still fantastic, no matter how it turns out )
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Exactly!
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Going rogue. She will probably end up in politics. They are so cute at this age
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hahaha – so true chris )
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You really can’t ask more of a person than to follow her bliss:) I love this. Truly adorable.
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exactly, har, and thanks )
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Aren’t you glad you were there? That’s just perfect. 🙂
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yes, jan, i’m so happy to be a part of the grandbabies’ adventures )
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how sweet!
my emotions are mixed 🙂
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So precious!
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thanks, mrsugar )
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Aren’t these recitals fun? I loved my granddaughter’s when she was taking dance. The little ones are so cute and you never know what they’re going to do.
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oh it was a riot, and being a part of the grand’s big events is wonderful and full of surprises )
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Your verse and illustrations are incredible. Enjoy them. Good stuff.
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thank you so much, kenton )
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adorable!
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thanks, roy )
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thank you for all the wonderful posts!
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you know it’s my pleasure, roy )
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🙂
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Ahhh such a thing we all GET who are connected here and have our own little rogues! THIS captured the spirit of it all! Loved this!
xoxo
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thanks, cm )
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LOVE!!
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thanks, maumie )
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Precious dancer and fiercely independent are excellent traits you passed on to her! Smiles, Robin
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i hope so robin )
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Adorable!
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thanks, dk )
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So sweet, thanks for sharing this, Beth. Loved it! 🙂
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you are very welcome, and thanks for reading )
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Oh, to dance to your own ballerina beat is a sign of a great independent life to come for that great kin of yours, Beth. Thank your for your precious pictures and prose.
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i’m quite sure of that, and you’re very welcome mark )
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Cute 🙂
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thanks, rob )
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Haha. How adorable. Love it. Congrats to you.
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thanks, and i can’t take credit, she’s one of the grand babies, but i sure can enjoy her )
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She still has your genes. 🙂
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so true )
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Oh, those little ballerinas are so cute!!!! 🙂 I love this post, you have such a skillful way of writing 🙂
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thanks so much, rondita, that’s really kind of you to say )
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Too cute! Indepen’dance’ is a good thing.
Son of Son was watching one of his favorites shows ‘Stella and Sam’ and now remember this is an almost four year old… he asks me; “How come we never see Stella and Sam’s mommy and daddy?”
Too smart where he sits… just like his own daddy.
I’m going to miss him while I’m away…but I need a break! Cheers!
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yes, they are always outwitting us ) enjoy your break, jules )
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Have laptop will travel…
I’ll still be around the virtual world.
But I will be enjoying the west coast or close…
Thanks.
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love this 🙂
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thanks, bonnie )
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I love LOVE the photos. Love. And so much love in the words. ♥
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and thank you, thank you, thank you )
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Precious Beth. The are so open and honest at that age – what you see is what you get. Thanks for the post it made me smile.
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thank you, paul and you are very welcome )
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poetry in pictures. The four girls lined up–wow. Says so much about life in general–and of course, the rogue dancer is primo!! (prima?…yeah…prima…:)
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you are so right –
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So cute!!! Gotta love those girls and tutus 🙂
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thanks, apple )
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So precious!
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