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Therese in her costume

After a full year of dance, Therese took to the stage and performed with a bright smile and the rhythm we have come to expect from our energetic five year old.   Nan and Uncle Pat drove all the way from Philadelphia to attend the recital and Aunt Karen fought beltway traffic to make it in time.  Below are more pictures from the magical evening.  Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures during the actual recital, so these are all before and after shots.

Feathers and Smiles

Samantha and Therese

Uncle Pat and the crew

Nan and her princess

The girls waiting backstage

Feeling a little nervous...

Daddy and Therese after a stunning performance

Bouquet for the dancer

Mama and Therese

Our little "queen"

May 31st is traditionally the Feast of the Visitation.  This is the day we chose for Myriam’s Feast Day as she is named for Our Lady and St. Elizabeth.  This year her feast fell on a Sunday and it happened to be Pentecost.  Of course, the Visitation is pushed to the background on the birthday of the Church.  We celebrated as a family with a fancy breakfast made by Mama after Mass.  Then Daddy loaded all of us in the van for a pilgrimmage to the Shrine.  We were able to visit with Fr. Bob, enjoy Oreos and milk (a snack from the kind Friar) in the Mary garden, and wander through the Shrine.  We even had time for the pool before dinner.  A full day- not without a few glitches- but still a reminder of the gift of our little Myriam.