Callie's Dance Recital

In May we got see Callie's long awaited recital. We don't get to watch her for most of the year with the exception of one open house so the recital is the only time we get to see what she's learned. This year she was in 4 different dance styles with ballet happening twice per week. The theme for the recital this year was 'British Mania' and we got front row seats. I didn't mind them but the ideal row is actually the third row if you're a bit short. I was tall enough to see over the front of the stage.

The first dance style up was hip hop and the costume theme was Harry Potter. Kerry and I were both absolutely amazed at how out going and smiley Callie was on stage. The second dance style was Jazz and the song 'Twist and Shout'. I didn't get any individual pictures because I taped the whole thing on video. Technically we're not supposed to be video taping because they want you to buy the $50.00 video but once the show is started they're not about to try to stop you.

Up next was tap dancing. I feel this particular style is a bit old fashioned but I guess each type teaches a different series of techniques. It was definitely the sharpest of the costumes. She looked very British in her Bobby uniform.The last dance style was ballet and I believe the them was Beatrix Potter. I'm not familiar with it but apparently it's a children's book series. Callie passed her grade one ballet exam this year and the two classes per week give them lot's of practice. They still don't stand on their tippee toes much but I guess that will come soon.

The OWL Sanctuary

In April we went to the OWL sanctuary in Delta. It's a wildlife sanctuary that specializes in birds and has animals that have recently been inured and are being prepared for release as well as animals that were too injured to be released. Callie's favorite bird was the owl that apparently flies upside down. We never got to watch him fly but apparently he had severe brain damage when they found him and it impacts his ability to sense which way is up.

Carter's favorite part was the helicopter that he got to sit in. I'm not entirely sure what they use the helicopter for but it was an official wildlife rescue copter.

Kerry takes her class here every year and it was good to see so many people for the open house. There was lot's of woodworking type volunteering happening so maybe I'll sign up to help.