Winter Concert

ariana is in dance afterschool. for the winter concert tonight the kids are to wear dark (black/blue) bottoms with a red or yellow top. this asymmetrical swing tunic is from pumpkin patch latest line - color my world. the sales lady suggested to wear it with the black pettiskirt. i have been shopping at pumpkin since ariana was a baby. i could buy a big girl size 3, and she could wear it for several years. unfortunately they are going to close all the stores to become online only from europe. the high school pavilion was packed. i didnt bother to take pics nor video it, the school hired pros to make the dvds. dance, colorguard and choirs performed. the kinders ended the show with "the twelve days at eastin". i had told ariana that after she performs everybody stays in the bleacher, then i will come and get her. she ended up missing me (1-1/2 hour show), and luckily her teacher was able to console her for the time being. i'll have to remember next time to sit next to the performers.
the class has practically been preparing for the holidays for the past 2 weeks. i called it the teacher's 12 days of xmas. everyday they have been learning about how other children celebrate and doing artsy projects accordingly. it all came to a close this afternoon with a little holiday snack party.